- Position Title
- Secretary (OA)
- Agency
- Farm Service Agency
- Announcement Number
- FSA-23-11676738-DE-AL-MM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, October 12, 2022 to Tuesday, October 25, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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.
• 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.
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?
• 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?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Please respond to the following questions. Any experience claimed in response to the questions MUST be supported by information in your resume. This information must be SPECIFIC, (i.e., duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments). Failure to provide supporting documentation may result in an ineligible rating.
1.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes the highest level of experience and/or education you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-05,Secretarial (OA) work. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience).
2.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes the highest level of experience and/or education you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-06,Secretarial (OA) work. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience).
3.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes the highest level of experience and/ or education you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-07, Secretarial (OA) work. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)
4.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes the highest level of experience and/or education you have that demonstrates your ability to perform GS-08, Secretarial (OA) work. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience).
5.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to communicate orally with public and peer groups.
6.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience presenting training on new clerical and administrative processes and procedures.
7.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to communicate in writing with public and peer groups.
8.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to coordinate work.
9.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to plan, coordinate and execute office activities.
10.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to set priorities.
11.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best demonstrates your ability to take initiative and work independently.
12.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your knowledge of the functions, organizations, and programs of an office.
13.
From the description below, choose the response that best describes your ability to research regulations, procedures, directives, and instructions.
14.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best demonstrates your commitment to customer service.
15.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to work effectively to facilitate the successful operation of a team.
16.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.