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Position Title
Administrative Support Assistant
Agency
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Announcement Number
R5-24-12504271-SD-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, August 8, 2024 to Monday, August 19, 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)
2. 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; 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.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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3. 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; 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. 

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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4. 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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5. Are you a U.S. citizen or national?

 
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Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications (limit characters)
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references. (limit characters)
1. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-0303-05 GRADE LEVEL
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Knowledge of data entry procedures. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Enter data into automated administrative systems.
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3. Enter time and attendance reports into an automated system.
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4. Enter and/or maintain information in a database using a database program such as microsoft access.
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Skill in using computer hardware, associated equipment, and software (e.g., word processing, electronic communications, spreadsheet, graphics, database) to provide support. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Establish and maintain an electronic activity calendar to track meetings, employee schedules, training dates, special events, and other activities for management and staff.
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6. Maintain files, records and/or documents.
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7. Use microsoft excel.
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8. Use office equipment such as computers, software, typewriters, copy machines, and fax machines to support general office operations.
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Ability to communicate effectively orally. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
9. Communicate clearly with a variety of internal and external organizations to provide administrative and clerical support.
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10. Communicate verbally in order to receive, give, or clarify information needed to complete work assignments.
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11. Communicate with internal and external customers in a friendly and professional manner to obtain or provide information.
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Ability to communicate in writing. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. Communicate in writing to receive, give, or clarify information needed to complete work assignments.
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13. Communicate in writing with a range of individuals, both internal and external, to an organization with the purpose of providing information, answering questions, making recommendations, and/or solving problems.
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14. Ensure that outgoing correspondence complies with relevant policies and procedures.
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Assessment Questionnaire Certification. (limit characters)
15. 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 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 me not being considered for this position.
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