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Position Title
Administrative Assistant
Agency
National Credit Union Administration
Announcement Number
OHR-MP-1534-19-10393288 Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, January 17, 2019 to Wednesday, January 30, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. NCUA Promotion Eligibles:

The below question is for current NCUA employees only.

Are you applying for a promotion? 

In order to be considered under this eligibility you must be a permanent NCUA employee currently serving or have previously served on an appointment in the competitive service. (Click on the hyperlink "competitive" to learn more about the competitive service).

NOTE:
As a NCUA employee, you are not required to submit a copy of your latest SF-50. 

However, you may confirm your status or previous status, by checking the following on your SF-50:
• Block 24 must show tenure fields as 1 or 2 (career or career-conditional); AND
• Block 34 must show your Position Occupied as 1 (status in the Competitive Service)
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3. NCUA Reassignment/Re-Promotion - Noncompetitive Eligibles

The below question is for current NCUA employees only.


Are you applying for a reassignment or re-promotion?

In order to be considered under this eligibility, you must be a permanent NCUA employee currently holding or have previously held a position in the competitive service at the same grade or with the same promotion potential as the grade being advertised.  (Click on the hyperlink "competitive" to learn more about the competitive service)

NOTE:
As a NCUA employee, you are not required to submit a copy of your latest SF-50. 

However, you may confirm your status or previous status, by checking the following on your SF-50:
• Block 24 must show tenure fields as 1 or 2 (career or career-conditional); AND
• Block 34 must show your Position Occupied as 1 (status in the competitive service)

Please note:  Temporary promotions and detail assignments are not creditable for this purpose.
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4. Disabled Veteran (30% or more):
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
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources (https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans).

If yes, you must 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 Standard Form 15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference).
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5. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)? If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you

have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders
are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND
have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.

- OR-

Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?

- OR - 

Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status? For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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6. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP):
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy
AND
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center
If yes, you must also provide supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
 
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7. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP/CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center
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8. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?

- OR -

Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?

- OR -

Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?

If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.

If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request. 
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9. NON-NCUA PROMOTION ELIGIBLES:
 
Are you applying for a promotion?
 
In order to be considered under this eligibility you must be a current permanent Federal employee serving on a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service.  (Click on the hyperlink "competitive" to learn more about the competitive service)
 OR
A former permanent Federal employee who has held a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service.
 
If yes, to verify your eligibility as a permanent Federal Employee in the competitive service, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
 
• Block 24 must show tenure fields as 1 or 2 (career or career-conditional); AND
• Block 34 must show your Position Occupied as 1 (status in the competitive service)
 
(limit characters)
10. NON-NCUA REASSIGNMENT/ RE-PROMOTION - NONCOMPETITIVE ELIGIBLES:

Are you applying for a reassignment or re-promotion?

In order to be considered under this eligibility, you must be a permanent Federal employee currently holding or have previously held a position in the competitive service at the same grade or with the same promotion potential as the grade being advertised.  (Click on the hyperlink "competitive" to learn more about the competitive service)

OR

A former permanent Federal employee who has served on a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service at the same grade as the position you are applying for or were in a position with the same or higher promotion potential as the grade being advertised. 

If yes, to verify your eligibility as a permanent Federal Employee in the competitive service, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:

• Block 24 must show tenure fields as 1 or 2 (career or career-conditional); AND
• Block 34 must show your Position Occupied as 1 (status in the competitive service)

Please note:  Temporary promotions and detail assignments are not creditable for this purpose.
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11. Are you an employee eligible under an OPM Approved Interchange Agreement and/or eligible under a Miscellaneous Authority not regulated by OPM (Postal Career Service, Postal Rate Commission, Government Accountability Office, or Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts employees? For details click here.    (limit characters)
12. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.  
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13. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
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14. 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.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources
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15. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
  • recently separated (within the past 3 years)
  • are a disabled veteran
  • served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition OR
  • received an Armed Forces Service Medal
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.

If claiming disability preference, 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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Assessment 1
1. Do you have one year of specialized experience as stated in the vacancy announcement?
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2. Please select the response that best describes your highest level of experience supporting office support functions. Your resume must support your response.
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3. Please select the response that best describes your highest level of experience managing and maintaining records. Your resume must support your response.
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4. Please select the response(s) that best describe(s) your experience with operating budgets. Your resume must support your response(s).
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5. Please select the response(s) that best describe(s) your experience in arranging meetings or conferences for your supervisor. Your resume must support your response(s).
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6. Please select the response(s) that best describe(s) your experience with budgets. Your resume must support your response(s). (limit characters)
7. Please select the response that best describes your highest level of experience using software applications. Your resume must support your response.
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8. Please select the response that best describes your highest level of experience with data entry. Your resume must support your response.
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9. Please select the response(s) that describe(s) your experience creating documents using computer systems and software. Your resume must support your response(s).
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10. Please select the response that best describes your highest level of experience communicating in writing. Your resume must support your response.
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11. Please select the responses that best describes your highest level of experience preparing correspondence. Your resume must support your response.
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12. Please select the response(s) that describe(s) your experience in writing. Your resume must support your response(s).
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13. Please select the response(s) that describe(s) your experience in reviewing and editing correspondence. Your resume must support your response(s). (limit characters)
14. Please select the response(s) that describe(s) your experience in developing presentations. Your resume must support your response(s). (limit characters)
15. I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand, if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand, any information I give may be investigated. I understand, I will not be considered for employment if I do not respond "Yes" to this certification item.
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