- Position Title
- Secretary (Office Automation)
- Agency
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Announcement Number
- BOR-CGB-23-DE-12077844-AM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 1, 2023 to Friday, September 22, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)
To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
- You are a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? AND
- 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.
- Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
- Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
- Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
- You are a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? AND
- 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.
- Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
- Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
- Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
Preferences
1.
Certificates of Eligible Applicants for this position may be shared with other Federal agencies at their request. This may include other Offices within the Bureau of Reclamation, other Bureaus within the Department of the Interior, and/or other Federal agencies. If your information is shared with another office/bureau/agency, you will be notified. Do you authorize the sharing of your information with other Federal agencies? If you respond "No" to this question, your information will not be shared and you will not be considered for employment by the requesting agency.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Secretary (Office Automation), GS-0318-06 position with the Bureau of Reclamation. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Secretary (Office Automation) at the GS-06 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
This position requires a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample with three or fewer errors. Are you a qualified typist?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Select the response that best reflects your experience working in an office support position that required establishing priorities and meeting time constraints.
4.
Select the response that best describes your experience extracting, collecting, preparing and formatting data from legal or technical documents and various sources for the compilation and preparation of reports.
5.
Select the responses that describe your experience serving as a personal and confidential assistant to a senior leader to assist in accomplishing program goals and objectives.
6.
Select the response that best describes your experience researching and/or analyzing administrative problems and providing recommendations for resolutions.
7.
Select the response that describe your experience utilizing the computer to revise existing databases or spreadsheets.
8.
Select the response that best describes your experience maintaining an electronic calendar/tickler system to track action items and initiate follow-up to ensure compliance with established deadlines.
9.
Select the response that describe your experience in payroll systems as a regular part of your job.
10.
Select the response that best describes your experience in managing the manager's calendar, such as making commitments of time for appointments, conferences, and speaking engagements.
11.
Select the choice below that demonstrates your ability to communicate orally.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Select the response that describes your experience in dealing with working relationships and sensitive issues.
13.
Select the response that best reflects your work experience organizing, monitoring and/or facilitating the workflow of an office.
14.
Select the response that best reflects your level of experience interacting with individuals within an office setting or as a team member.
15.
Select the response that best describes your experience utilizing the correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax and required formats in writing and editing information.
16.
Select the response that best describes your experience reviewing and editing documents of a legal or technical nature to identify inadequacies in format, grammar, or construction in accordance with accepted standards.
17.
Select the response that best describes your highest level of skill and proficiency in editing documents for final production.
18.
Select the response that best describes your experience composing correspondence relative to the administrative support functions of the office and other subjects.
19.
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.