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Position Title
Administrative Specialist
Agency
Economic Development Administration
Announcement Number
DE-10640154-20-JS Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, November 7, 2019 to Wednesday, November 13, 2019
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you an active duty service member?  You must submit a statement of discharge/certification of release or an official written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days from the date the announcement closes. Enlisted Record Briefs and military identification do NOT qualify as official documentation. If the appropriate information is not submitted to confirm the discharge status, dates of service, etc., you will not be considered for this job opportunity under Veteran Preference procedures. To gain access to your DD-214 online please visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
 
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3. 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; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
 
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4. 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; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
 
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Assessment 1
1. From the descriptions below, please select the one response that best describes how your experience or education meets the requirements for the Administrative Specialist, GS-0301-09 position.
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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)
2. Serve as the first line of contact in an organization to screen calls and visitors, and incoming and outgoing mail.
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3. Arrange and schedule meetings to manage the supervisor's calendar.
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4. Identify administrative procedural problems for improvement.
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5. Procure supplies and services using the government/company credit card.
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6. Maintain a spreadsheet to track spending.
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7. Track spending to advise leadership on the monthly status of funds.
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8. Identify adjustments necessary to budget estimates.
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9. Assist in performing duties related to contract price/cost analysis for the procurement of the most economical products and/or services.
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10. Perform administrative operations using various commercial and/or government /proprietary desktop applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Internet Explorer, fedtraveler.com, Commerce Business System and Commerce Purchase Card System).
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11. Complete required procurement requests and reconcile purchase card transactions using an automated financial system.
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12. Manage a filing or automated records system in accordance with directives on records management.
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