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Position Title
Administrative Assistant
Agency
National Credit Union Administration
Announcement Number
OGC-2115-MP-12444212-24 Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 to Monday, September 16, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
INSTRUCTIONS: Please ensure you review and respond to the applicable eligibility question(s) listed below.

Important Note: If you answer "no" to all eligibility questions, your application will be rated as ineligible and you WILL NOT be considered for this position. If you have any questions about which eligibility applies to your situation, please call the HR Servicing Specialist indicated on this announcement.
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2. NCUA Promotion Eligibles:

The below question is for current NCUA employees only.

Are you applying for a promotion or a position with a greater promotion potential than you hold/held? 

In order to be considered under this eligibility you must be a permanent NCUA employee currently serving or have previously served on an appointment in the competitive service. (Click on the hyperlink "competitive" to learn more about the competitive service).

NOTE:
As an NCUA employee, you are not required to submit a copy of your latest SF-50. 

However, you may confirm your status or previous status, by checking the following on your SF-50:
• Block 24 must show tenure fields as 1 or 2 (career or career-conditional); AND
• Block 34 must show your Position Occupied as 1 (status in the Competitive Service)
Please note: Applicants eligible under the "NCUA REASSIGNMENT/ RE-PROMOTION - NONCOMPETITIVE ELIGIBLES" are also eligible to apply under this eligibility
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3. NCUA Reassignment/Re-Promotion - Noncompetitive Eligibles

The below question is for current NCUA employees only.


Are you applying for a reassignment or re-promotion?

In order to be considered under this eligibility, you must be a permanent NCUA employee currently holding or have previously held a position in the competitive service at the same grade or with the same promotion potential as the grade being advertised.  (Click on the hyperlink "competitive" to learn more about the competitive service)

NOTE:
As a NCUA employee, you are not required to submit a copy of your latest SF-50. 

However, you may confirm your status or previous status, by checking the following on your SF-50:
• Block 24 must show tenure fields as 1 or 2 (career or career-conditional); AND
• Block 34 must show your Position Occupied as 1 (status in the competitive service)

Please note:  Temporary promotions and detail assignments are not creditable for this purpose.
 Applicants eligible under the "NCUA PROMOTION " are also eligible to apply under this eligibility

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4. Disabled Veteran (30% or more):
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
  • have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources (https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans).

If yes, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and Standard Form 15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference).
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5. MILITARY SPOUSAL PREFERENCE:
To receive consideration when claiming Military Spousal Preference, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package based on how you meet the eligibility.
1. If you are eligible based on your spouse's active-duty military status, you must submit:
- Proof of the military member's active duty status; AND
- Proof that you are married to the active-duty military member.

2. If you are eligible because you are the spouse of a 100% disabled service member injured while on active duty, you must submit:
- Documentation showing the member of the armed forces was released or discharged from active duty based due to a service-connected disability (e.g. DD-214);
- Documentation stating that the military member is 100% disabled as a result of a service-connected disability that occurred while the individual was on active military duty (e.g. DD214); AND
- Proof that you were married to the military member.

3. If you are eligible because your spouse died while on active duty, you must submit:
- Documentation showing that the individual was released or discharge from active duty due to his or her death;
- Proof that you were married to the military member at the time of his/her death; AND
- A statement certifying that you are a widow or widower of the service member and have not remarried.
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6. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP):
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy
AND
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center
If yes, you must also provide supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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7. Have you completed at least 1 year of continuous service immediately before separation from one or more nontemporary Foreign Service appointments; AND, your separation from a Foreign Service career-type appointment occurred in the last 3 years (individuals entitled to veteran's preference do not need to meet this 3-year requirement)?
-OR-
Have you completed at least 3 years of substantially continuous service under one or more nontemporary appointments  in the Foreign Service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type appointment in that Service?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your nontemporary status. If you are outside of the 3-year requirement but are entitled to veteran's preference, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
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8. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP/CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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9. Land Management
Are you an eligible current or former time-limited (temporary and/or term) employee of a land management agency (i.e., Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) AND you:
  • were originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; AND
  • served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; AND
  • performed at an acceptable level of performance during each period of service; AND
  • have been separated for no more than two years and departed that position in good standing. NOTE: This is only applicable if you are no longer employed by the land management agency.
 To verify your eligibility, you must submit the following documents at the time of application: 
  • A copy of your Notification of Personnel Actions, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) showing that you served in appropriate appointment(s) for a period/periods that total more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years. In your application, you must submit your initial hire action(s), extension(s), conversion(s) and termination/separation SF-50s for each period of work; 
AND
  • Performance Rating (s) or Equivalent: 
           1. A copy of your performance rating(s) showing an acceptable level of performance for period(s) of employment counted towards your eligibility, signed by your supervisor(s); OR 
           2. If documentation of a rating does not exist for one or more periods, a statement from your supervisor(s) or other individual in the chain of command indicating an acceptable level of performance for the period(s) of employment counted towards your eligibility; OR
           3. If you do not have a performance rating (as outlined in 1 or 2 above) for any period that you are using to qualify for eligibility under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, you must provide:
               a. A statement listing the reason why your appraisal/documentation is not available, AND
               b.  A statement that your performance for all periods was at an acceptable level, your most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance, and you were never notified that you were not eligible for rehire based on performance.

For more information, review the USAJobs Land Management Hiring Path information.
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10. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?

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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?

- OR -

Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?

If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.

If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
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11. NON-NCUA PROMOTION & REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLES:
 
Are you applying for a promotion or for a position with a greater promotion potential than you hold/held?
 
In order to be considered under this eligibility you must be a current permanent Federal employee serving on a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service.  (Click on the hyperlink "competitive" to learn more about the competitive service)
 OR
A former permanent Federal employee who has held a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service.
 
If yes, to verify your eligibility as a permanent Federal Employee in the competitive service, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
 
• Block 24 must show tenure fields as 1 or 2 (career or career-conditional); AND
• Block 34 must show your Position Occupied as 1 (status in the competitive service)

Please note: Applicants eligible under the "NON-NCUA REASSIGNMENT/ RE-PROMOTION - NONCOMPETITIVE ELIGIBLES" are also eligible to apply under this eligibility
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12. NON-NCUA REASSIGNMENT/ RE-PROMOTION - NONCOMPETITIVE ELIGIBLES:

Are you applying for a reassignment or re-promotion?

In order to be considered under this eligibility, you must be a permanent Federal employee currently holding or have previously held a position in the competitive service at the same grade or with the same promotion potential as the grade being advertised.  (Click on the hyperlink "competitive" to learn more about the competitive service)

OR

A former permanent Federal employee who has served on a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service at the same grade as the position you are applying for or were in a position with the same or higher promotion potential as the grade being advertised. 

If yes, to verify your eligibility as a permanent Federal Employee in the competitive service, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:

• Block 24 must show tenure fields as 1 or 2 (career or career-conditional); AND
• Block 34 must show your Position Occupied as 1 (status in the competitive service)

Please note:  Temporary promotions and detail assignments are not creditable for this purpose.
Also, please note: Applicants eligible under this eligibility are also eligible to apply under the "
NON-NCUA PROMOTION ELIGIBLES" eligibility
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13. Are you an employee eligible under an OPM Approved Interchange Agreement and/or eligible under a Miscellaneous Authority not regulated by OPM (for example, Postal Career Service, Postal Rate Commission, Government Accountability Office, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts employees, etc.)? For details click here. (limit characters)
14. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
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15. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
  • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
  • are entitled to veterans' preference
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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16. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
  • recently separated (within the past 3 years)
  • are a disabled veteran
  • served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition OR
  • received an Armed Forces Service Medal
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.

If claiming disability preference, provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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17. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

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Preferences
1. Are you a NCUA employee? (limit characters)
2. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
  • If yes, please list the title, agency, and dates of this appointment below. Please note you will be required to meet OPM Approval of your appointment if selected.
  • If no, please type N/A in the box below.
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3. Would you like to opt-in to be considered for other positions within the NCUA that require similar qualifications and are in the same series and at the same grade level of this position?

PLEASE NOTE: Opting-in does not automatically guarantee you will be considered for future vacancies. You should always apply to every vacancy announcement for which you wish to be considered.
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4. Former NCUA Employee
Please select "yes" as your response in the box below if you have been employed as a Federal Government employee at the NCUA in the past; otherwise please select "no" as your response.
Note: If you were employed as a contractor at the NCUA, please select "no" as your response below.
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Assessment 1
1. Please select the statement that best describes how you meet the qualifications for this position as stated in the vacancy announcement to qualify for the CU-09 grade level?

To qualify for the CU-09 grade level, you must have one of the following:

A. Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is the experience that has equipped you with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.All applicants applying for the CU-09 grade level must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the CU/GS-08 grade level obtained in the private or public sector. This must include all of the experience below:

  1. Managing an office's administrative functions;
  2. Preparing,  reviewing, or modifying documents, letters, or memoranda; and
  3. Utilizing automated systems to prepare presentations or reports.

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B. Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education (36 semester hours, 54 quarter hours) leading to such a degree related to the duties of the position such as business administration, management, or human resources. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
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C. Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants may combine education and experience to qualify at this level.

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2. Your resume must provide specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience and support your responses to the online questionnaire as described in the vacancy announcement. You must provide the position(s), date(s) (month, day, and year), and grade level (for federal positions) for which the specialized experience was gained in the box below. Please do not include phrases such as "see resume or All".

For example: Program Manager, GS-0343-12, Dates: 02/2/2020 - 02/02/2022
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3. Please select the response that best describes your highest level of experience performing office support functions.
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4. Please select the response that best describes your highest level of experience managing and maintaining records
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5. Please select the response(s) that best describe(s) your experience with organizational budgets.
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6. Please select the response that best describes your highest level of experience using software applications.
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7. Please select the response that best describes your highest level of experience with data entry and analysis.
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8. Please select the response(s) that describe(s) your experience creating documents using computer systems and software.
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9. Please select the response that describes your highest level of experience communicating in writing.
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10. Please select the response that describes your highest level of experience preparing correspondence.
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11. Please select the response(s) that describe(s) your experience in writing.
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12. Please select the response(s) that describe(s) your experience in reviewing and editing correspondence. (limit characters)
13. Please select the response(s) that describe(s) your experience in developing presentations.
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14. I certify, 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, 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, any information I give may be investigated. I understand, I will not be considered for employment if I do not respond "Yes" to this certification item. (limit characters)