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Position Title
Administrative Support Assistant (OA)
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NWS PR HI-24-12498416-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 to Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current Department of Commerce employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)?  If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
  • This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and 
  • You have not yet been separated. 
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3. Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of Commerce) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)?  If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements: 
  • This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
  • This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and 
  • This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
  • Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
  • You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.    
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this position with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Administrative Support Assistant at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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2. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Administrative Support Assistant at the GS-08 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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3. Are you able to type a minimum of 40 words per minute?
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4. Do you have experience applying English grammar, spelling, punctuation and style rules when preparing routine and non-technical responses to inquiries?
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5. Do you have experience providing assistance to staff on following correct correspondence procedures?
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6. Select the response that best describes your experience preparing and/or reviewing a variety of forms and documents for accuracy and completeness in compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
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7. Do you have experience communicating and dealing with diverse constituents?
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8. Do you have experience working with other agencies or organizations?
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9. Do you have experience responding to the inquiries of stakeholders?
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10. Do you have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with others in person, by phone and in written format in responding to inquiries concerning administrative issues?
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11. Describe your experience providing direction, guidance, and instruction to professional staff members on administrative procedures.
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12. Do you have experience working with basic pay procedures, leave and timekeeping regulations and procedures?
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13. Do you have experience in managing a calendar both electronic and paper, including setting, postponing, rescheduling, and canceling appointments'?
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14. Describe your experience tracking expenditures and verifying payment of bills for an office.
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15. Do you have experience ordering and maintaining office supplies?
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16. Do you have experience tracking expenditures and the performance of contracts? (limit characters)
17. Do you have experience working with general budget execution, including tracking?
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18. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all 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.
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