- Position Title
- Management Assistant
- Agency
- Agriculture, Rural Development
- Announcement Number
- DE-MA-12124020-2023-SD Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, September 12, 2023 to Monday, September 25, 2023
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.
2.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Management/Management and Program Assistant position with the Federal government. Please respond accordingly to the self-assessment questions below and insure responses are consistent with experience and reflective within your application.
1.
Have you read the "Required Documents" section of the vacancy announcement and understand that your resume must include all specific information as outlined, such as 1) personal information that includes name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment (MM/YY); title, series, grade for each job on your resume (if applicable); 4) other qualifications and do you understand that failure to submit all required information or legible documents prior to the closing date of the announcement will result in loss of consideration?
2.
Select the following statement that is most applicable to your experience qualifications for GS-05 as stated in this announcement.
3.
Select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position at GS-06.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Establish and maintain tracking systems for assigned programs.
5.
Research relevant sources of information to gather data into draft and final reports.
6.
Ordered forms, office supplies, services, equipment, printing services and arranged for equipment repair.
7.
Distribute mail, maintained office files and control logs.
8.
Managed employee time and attendance to ensure accurate and timely submission.
9.
Coordinate travel arrangements ensuring compliance with travel regulations and policies.
10.
Extract data from standard and non standard sources in the administrative arena.
11.
Maintain budget for assigned areas.
12.
Which statement best describes your experience in arranging meetings and conferences.
13.
Assist with the preparation and maintenance of program management documents, office files, and records for the business office to ensure correct storage and identification.
14.
Assemble documents and compile data for assigned projects and programs.
15.
Plan and carry out day-to-day technical duties to support office functions.
16.
Choose the statement that best describes your experience in setting clear and specific goals and priorities for your work.
17.
Which of the following most accurately reflects your highest level of experience managing pro1ects?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Provide assistant level support using office automation skills for management's utilization.
19.
Which of the following applications have you used on a reoccurring basis? Select all that apply.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Retrieve, compile, integrate and/or convert data for the purpose of performing analysis, creating reports, operating plans, briefing aids, and presentation material.
21.
Orally respond to customer inquiries.
22.
Interact with managers and professionals internal and external to the agency.
23.
Interact with co-workers regarding time and attendance reporting.
24.
Personal contact requiring g1ving and receiving information in a clear and concise manner.
25.
Answer routine telephone inquiries or refer callers to the appropriate staff for more complex issues.
26.
Create and edit organizational charts, contact lists, schedules, or other information needed to monitor and conduct projects.
27.
Prepare and edit correspondence to clarify, negotiate, and justify recommendations to higher management.
28.
Review outgoing correspondence for conformity with procedural requirements.
29.
Compose replies to incoming correspondence.
30.
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.