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Position Title
Administrative Support Assistant
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
OAR CSL-24-12520119-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, August 23, 2024 to Thursday, September 5, 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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Assessment 1
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, ZS-0303-4 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-07) in the Federal service.
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2. Do you have experience working with little supervision in a fast-paced environment handling a heavy volume of phone calls/electronic mail and demonstrated ability to prioritize and anticipate the needs of the office while at the same time consistently maintaining a strong customer service focus?
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3. From the list below, select the office support duties that you have performed. (limit characters)
4. Describe your experience with time and attendance information/data in an organization.
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5. Select the statement that best describes your experience as a Purchase Card Holder.
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6. Do you have experience preparing travel authorizations and reimbursement vouchers?
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7. Do you have experience making travel arrangements and coordinating logistics for other personnel, senior management, or top-ranking officials?
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8. Select a response below which best describes your experience with Records Management (i.e. managing and controlling files, documents and records in all areas of the life cycle to include creation, filing, distribution, maintenance, retrieval and final disposition/archiving).
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9. Please describe your knowledge and understanding of administrative regulations and policies relating to correspondence control and records management procedures.
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10. Do you have experience using a web-based database to track and update official records or information that is pertinent to an organization?
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11. Which of the following automated systems have you used on a regular and recurring basis?
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12. Describe your ability to communicate clearly and concisely with others in person, by phone and written format in responding to inquiries concerning administrative issues.
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13. Describe your experience providing direction, guidance, and instruction to professional staff members on administrative issues.
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14. 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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15. Select the response that best describes your experience serving as a requisitioner and/or certifier to generate procurement actions.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
16. I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it is due.
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