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Position Title
Office Automation Assistant
Agency
Agricultural Research Service
Announcement Number
ARS-S21Y-11133303-MIT Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, June 11, 2021 to Thursday, June 24, 2021
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;  AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
 
 
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4. Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below: 

• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating? 
OR 
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
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Assessment 1
Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire. If, after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position. (limit characters)
1. From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-05 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
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2. Are you able to type at least 40 words per minute?
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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. Determine supplies needed for the office staff and distribute supplies or special order items.
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4. Prepare and transmit time and attendance records and reports for staff.
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5. Receive, sort, and route incoming mail and correspondence to staff.
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6. Establish and maintain a variety of office records and files.
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7. Completes purchase requests and documentation
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8. I have performed the following travel related duties: (Select all that apply)
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9. I have operated the following office equipment: (Select all that apply)
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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)
10. Receive telephone calls, greets visitors, and directs to staff members only those contacts needing attention or action.
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11. Refer inquiries to the appropriate personnel based on knowledge of the organization's programs or operations.
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12. Respond to routine and nontechnical requests for information.
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13. Ensure the accuracy of documentation with regard to format, arrangement, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and distribution of copies.
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14. Edit or retype written documentation.
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15. I have prepared the following documents or performed the following database tasks: (Select all that apply)
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16. I certify that, 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 that 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 that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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