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Position Title
Administrative Support Assistant
Agency
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBAJ-10352440-19-JTV Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 to Tuesday, November 27, 2018
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you willing to accept the working conditions as indicated in the announcement? (limit characters)
3. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
  • have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
  • retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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4. Are you an employee of the facility indicated for this position?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
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5. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
  • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
  • are entitled to veterans' preference
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
*Note current Federal employees must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Assessment 1
The assessment part of the questionnaire includes questions to identify basic requirements, minimum qualifications, and competencies related to this position. (limit characters)
1. TIME IN GRADE:
Current federal employees in competitive service General Service (GS) positions at GS-6 and above must serve at least 52 weeks Time in Grade at the next lower grade before they are eligible for promotion (advancement). Please select the response that applies to you.
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Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task. (limit characters)
All applicants must meet one of the following. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. (limit characters)
2. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE for GS-6 grade level:
Carefully read the following description of required specialized experience and select ONE that best describes your qualifications for Administrative Support Assistant. Your resume and/or supporting documentation must support the response you select. Applicants must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience includes, but it not limited to: Office Manager; Receptionist; Timekeeper; Scheduling supervisory calendar; Conference planning; Fund Control Point; Veteran services and eligibility; Telephone customer service; Correspondence; Equipment Liaison.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to the GS-05 level in Federal service to qualify at the GS-06 grade level. NOTE: Evidence of specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Please provide such documentation on your resume.
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3. VERIFICATION:
Your rating is subject to verification based on the resume, narratives and other relevant documents you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. Deliberate attempts to falsify information are grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from federal employment.
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Select item RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications. (limit characters)