- Position Title
- Administrative Assistant
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary of Agriculture
- Announcement Number
- OTR-11817082-23-SH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, February 21, 2023 to Monday, March 13, 2023
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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?
Assessment 1
Your response 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 the 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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
I have extensive knowledge of tribal perspectives.
2.
I have worked more than minimally for or with Native Americans/Alaska Native and/or Tribal Nations.
3.
From the descriptions below, please select the one response that best describes how your experience and/or education meets the minimum qualification requirements for the Administrative Assistant, GS-0341-07 position. NOTE: Your application materials must support your responses to the following questionnaire, or you will be rated not qualified.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Analyzing and evaluating administrative functions to ensure meeting mission goals and operational requirements
5.
Building networks to coordinate with personnel from agencies and tribal nations
6.
Evaluating and recommending ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations and programs
7.
Managing team travel and logistics
8.
Providing coordination for preparation of budget estimates and justifications
9.
Developing and maintaining control log and office records management
10.
Analyzing and evaluating budget requests and the authorized staffing, travel, and funding levels and participate in recommendations for funding and staffing decisions based on objectives and direction
11.
Assisting in the development and preparation of cooperative agreements arrangements
12.
Working with human resources staff to monitor the status of HR actions
13.
Advising staff of proper performance management and evaluations procedures
14.
Managing a variety of business service support functions for the office
15.
Advising teammates regarding tribal nations, cultural competency, and the navigation of tribal diplomatic relationships
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.