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Position Title
Administrative Support Assistant (OA)
Agency
Defense Health Agency
Announcement Number
NCJT193640274919D Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, February 15, 2019 to Thursday, February 21, 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. External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference

This category includes spouses of active duty military members.  To be eligible you:

• Must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; AND,

• Must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; AND,

• The position for which you are applying must be within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.

MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy. 

MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism. 

Supporting documentation: You must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: a copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member. 

**NOTE: You will not receive Military Spouse Preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.

Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

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.

ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.

*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.

Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,

A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,

A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Administrative Support Assistant (OA)), GS-0303-06, position with the Department of Defense. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Administrative Support Assistant (OA) duties at the GS-05 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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2. This position requires the services of a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample with 3 or fewer errors. Do you self-certify that you are a qualified typist?
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Process customer inquiries received in person, over the telephone, or by electronic communications.
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4. Provide payroll support, and maintains time and attendance reporting and pay related actions.
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5. Receive and reviews all incoming mail and distributes to appropriate party.
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6. Independently determines whether mail of a critical or sensitive nature should be held for supervisor when absent from the office.
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7. Maintain record and control of all mail requiring reply by an established suspense date, including follow-ups to assure suspense is met.
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8. Makes necessary arrangements for conferences and meetings.
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9. Prepare minutes for meetings or conferences for distribution to the participants when requested.
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10. Maintains control records on incoming correspondence and action documents and follows up on work in process.
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11. Receive and review correspondence and reports which are submitted to supervisor for clearance or signature for format.
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12. Establish and maintain subject matter files for supervisor use, as well as, maintaining a master file of current regulations.
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13. Obtain documents, files, and background information for supervisor from the files, personnel, etc.
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14. Apply knowledge of the various types of information systems and/or software capabilities and functions to resolve problems.
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15. Your responses to the Eligibility Assessment and Occupational Questionnaire, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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