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Position Title
Administrative Support Assistant (OA)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NPS-IRA-25-12540930-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 to Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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3. 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.
 
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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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4. 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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Preferences
1. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating. (limit characters)
You will not be considered for any eligibility you do not select. For all eligibilities selected, you must provide supporting documentation defined in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions will affect your eligibility. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification Requirements (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for an Administrative Support Assistant (OA), GS-0303-05 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these specialized experience requirements, you will not receive consideration for this position. YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
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Selective Placement Factor (limit characters)
2. The duties of this position require the applicant to have the ability to type at least 40 words per minute. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your typing ability. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible.
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Questionnaire Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Advise staff on time and attendance related payroll requirements.
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4. Balance the interest of a variety of customers and readjust priorities to respond to demands
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5. Answer questions and provide guidance to staff on related matters. (i.e. property, purchasing, finance, human resources, travel and payroll).
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6. Provides technical assistance and guidance on travel regulations, requirements and preparing travel documents.
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7. Works with clients and customers (i.e. internal, external, vendors, and service providers) to ensure needs met timely.
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8. Enter data and text accurately in automated systems (i.e. financial, procurement, spreadsheets and databases).
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9. Work closely with other employees to ensure accuracy, minimizing mistakes to meet deadlines.
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10. Uses computers and appropriate software for data collecting, analysis and collating for budget purposes.
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11. Apply appropriate office standards and procedures to the use of charge cards, payment of invoices, collection of funds, and internal controls.
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12. Serves as time keeper to review time and attendance submissions, errors, corrections and develop reports in automated system.
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13. Skilled in office automation software (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc).
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14. Maintains central filing system according to office Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
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15. Maintains inventory of office supplies to esnure timely ordering and restock. (limit characters)
16. Communicate orally and in writing with clear, concise appropriate language. (limit characters)
17. Promote human resource information and assistance to the organization.
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18. Prepares position description and organization charts; request personnel actions.
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19. Managing deadlines, workloads and priorities. (limit characters)
20. Participate in cross-training opportunities to ensure work is completed timely in the absence of staff on extended leave. (limit characters)
Verification Statement (limit characters)
21. 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 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.
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