- Position Title
- OFFICE AUTOMATION ASSISTANT
- Agency
- Defense Contract Audit Agency
- Announcement Number
- D-DCAA-CE-10645498-20 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, November 5, 2019 to Tuesday, November 19, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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:
If yes, confirm:
- You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- Your grade is equivalent to the grade level of the vacancy and
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select the letter that corresponds to the highest level of education and/or experience that you fully possess and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Office Automation Assistant at the GS-06 grade level. Select only one letter for each item.
2.
This position requires the ability to type at least 40 words per minute. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THIS SECTION WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
INSTRUCTIONS: For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Operate a computer using a variety of software to perform complex office automation duties.
4.
Use Microsoft Word or related word processing application to prepare correspondence.
5.
Use Microsoft PowerPoint or related program application to prepare presentation documents.
6.
Use Microsoft Outlook or related electronic-mail software application to send and receive communications.
7.
Use Microsoft Excel or related spreadsheet application to create various reports.
8.
Use Microsoft Access or related database system for data input and retrieval.
9.
Serve as the office personal computer point of contact to assist users in accessing and utilizing applications
10.
Upload software to all office personal computers to equip with the most recent updates.
11.
Troubleshoot computer software and hardware issues to resolve non-complex problems.
12.
Identify more complex operational computer problems to the appropriate systems analyst for resolution.
13.
Maintain property control database to ensure 100% accountability of Information Technology hardware and software.
14.
Review reports for accuracy and completeness.
15.
Make decisions independently to resolve non-routine problems.
16.
Determine corrective action required to resolve identified discrepancies.
17.
Manage inventory of supplies to ensure availability.
18.
Maintain office files to ensure that materials and references are current.
19.
Maintain a suspense system to ensure deadlines are met.
20.
Monitor time and attendance system to ensure staff members' timesheets are input and coded correctly.
21.
Manage physical property control to ensure accountability.
22.
Edit all forms of correspondence to correct spelling, punctuation, grammar,
and format.
and format.
23.
Direct telephone calls to the proper staff personnel.
24.
Provide answers to customer inquiries by interpreting available information.
25.
Interact via oral communication with external and/or internal customers to resolve issues.
26.
Type and edit reports for format, accuracy and factual content.
27.
Prepare and update office Standard Operating Procedures to communicate administrative processes.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
28.
Do you certify, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all of the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.)? Do you understand that the information provided may be investigated? Do you understand that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with your application may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work? Do you also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001)?