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Position Title
Administrative Support Clerk (OA)
Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Announcement Number
OHRM-175-24-12281279-AB Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, January 22, 2024 to Monday, January 29, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you eligible for derived preference or military spouse preference for a PCS move?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee DISPLACED from the Department of Commerce?  For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee DISPLACED from a position in a Federal agency OTHER THAN the Department of Commerce? 

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
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5. Are you a current Federal or former employee on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
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6. Are you a United States citizen?

 

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7. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.

 

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8. Are you applying for eligibility based on the Schedule A hiring authority for the employment of persons with severe physical, intellectual, or psychiatric disabilities?

Learn more about Schedule A.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
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9. Are you a veteran eligible for an appointment under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. USAJOBS Veterans resources

To verify your eligibility, you must submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site that verify your current employment with the Department of Commerce.
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10. Are you a veteran eligible to be hired under the Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA)?

To verify your eligibility, you must
 submit the documents outlined on the Required Documents site.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Have you held a political appointment within the previous 5-year period? (limit characters)
3. I authorize the sharing of my application for other similar positions within NIST. (limit characters)
4. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you:
  • * Have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and
  • * Verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.
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5. How did you learn about this position? (limit characters)
6. If you heard about this vacancy through a Conference or Job Fair, please indicate which event by selecting from the list below. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Can you type at least 40 words per minute? (limit characters)
2. How do you meet the qualification requirements for the ZS-II? (limit characters)
3. How do you meet the qualification requirements for the ZS-III? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
4. Are you willing to work on an "as needed" basis (intermittent)? (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
5. ZS-II: What level of experience do you have with assisting with coordinating multiple calendars? (limit characters)
6. ZS-II: What level of experience do you have with answering and directing telephone calls? (limit characters)
7. ZS-II: What level of experience do you have with assisting with arranging conferences and meetings? (limit characters)
8. ZS-II: What level of experience do you have with establishing, maintaining, and organizing files? (limit characters)
9. ZS-II: What level of experience do you have with gathering information from staff to integrate into reports, presentations or spreadsheets using productivity software programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite? (limit characters)
10. ZS-II: What level of experience do you have with using web-based collaboration tools, such as Google Drive, Microsoft Teams, GoToMeeting, or WebEx? (limit characters)
11. ZS-II: What level of experience do you have with reviewing and editing documents, including adding comments and merging files using a PDF application software, such as Adobe Acrobat Pro? (limit characters)
12. ZS-II: What level of experience do you have with assisting with timekeeping functions using a web-based Time and Attendance system? (limit characters)
13. ZS-II: What level of experience do you have with assisting with coordinating and preparing documents required for domestic and international travel? (limit characters)
14. ZS-II: What level of experience do you have with exchanging information with staff on basic travel procedures and policy? (limit characters)
15. ZS-II: What level of experience do you have with reviewing travel vouchers for accuracy and completeness, resolving errors as needed? (limit characters)
16. ZS-II: What level of experience do you have with assisting with processing administrative documents in support of acquisition activities? (limit characters)
17. ZS-II: What level of experience do you have with assisting with purchasing and procuring office supplies and equipment? (limit characters)
18. ZS-II: What level of experience do you have with reviewing administrative procurement documents for accuracy and completeness? (limit characters)
19. ZS-III: What level of experience do you have with setting, postponing, rescheduling, and canceling meetings for multiple calendars? (limit characters)
20. ZS-III: What level of experience do you have with prioritizing conflicting demands while applying various administrative rules, requirements, and procedures? (limit characters)
21. ZS-III: What level of experience do you have with preparing outgoing formal correspondence and directing incoming correspondence to the appropriate recipients? (limit characters)
22. ZS-III: What level of experience do you have with creating procedures for organizing and maintaining electronic or paper files including establishing file naming conventions and documenting versioning procedures? (limit characters)
23. ZS-III: What level of experience do you have with collecting program or administrative information from staff to integrate into reports, presentations or spreadsheets using productivity software programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite? (limit characters)
24. ZS-III: What level of experience do you have with using web-based collaboration tools, such as Google Drive, Microsoft Teams, GoToMeeting, or WebEx? (limit characters)
25. ZS-III: What level of experience do you have with editing documents, including adding comments and merging files, using a PDF application software, such as Adobe Acrobat Pro? (limit characters)
26. ZS-III: What level of experience do you have with serving as a timekeeper using a web-based Time and Attendance system? (limit characters)
27. ZS-III: What level of experience do you have with assisting with coordinating and preparing documents required for domestic and international travel? (limit characters)
28. ZS-III: What level of experience do you have with exchanging information with staff on basic travel procedures and policy? (limit characters)
29. ZS-III: What level of experience do you have with reviewing travel vouchers for accuracy and completeness, resolving errors as needed? (limit characters)
30. ZS-III: What level of experience do you have with assisting with processing administrative documents in support of acquisition activities? (limit characters)
31. ZS-III: What level of experience do you have with assisting with purchasing and procuring office supplies and equipment? (limit characters)
32. ZS-III: What level of experience do you have with reviewing administrative procurement documents for accuracy and completeness? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
33. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in my application (resume, responses to questionnaire, and supporting documentation) 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); 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. (limit characters)