- Position Title
- SECRETARY (OA)
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R7-25-12575335-MSK-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, November 1, 2024 to Friday, November 15, 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?
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.
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.
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.
• 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.
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?
5.
Are you a U.S. citizen or national?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications for GS-8
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.
1.
Minimum Qualifications for GS-8.
Knowledge of travel regulations and procedures
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Advise personnel on travel requirements and procedures.
3.
Schedule, arrange, and track all logistics for local and/or national travel, meetings, and/or conferences, including video and teleconferences.
4.
Prepare travel authorizations and vouchers through an automated system.
5.
Advise personnel on travel requirements and procedures.
Skill in the use of personal computers and word processing and applicable software necessary to prepare correspondence, schedule meetings, complete and track personnel actions, awards, travel, time and attendance, etc.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Use computer software for word processing and generating reports and properly formatted correspondence using a variety of applications and systems (WordPerfect, Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
7.
Monitor and track obligations and expenditures in an automated system for organizational functions.
8.
Use an automated time and attendance system to process timesheets, leave requests and extra hours requests.
9.
Organize and maintain office organizational charts, telephone directories, and/or routine information.
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of personnel management and administration sufficient to ensure timely completion of actions.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Organizes and arranges electronic mail according to suspense dates
11.
Process incoming correspondence, forms, records or other documents to screen out items and forward remaining items to appropriate individuals.
12.
Prepare requisitions for office supplies and equipment.
13.
Develop or implement work tracking systems and methods to monitor multiple assignments and actions and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Process incoming correspondence, forms, records or other documents to screen out item and forward remaining items to appropriate individual
15.
Proofread letters or other documents for spelling, grammar, punctuation, format and style
16.
Use computer software for word processing (wordperfect, microsoft word, excel, powerpoint, etc.)
17.
Maintain tracking system for all incoming and outgoing official correspondence, including automated routing systems.
Minimum Qualification for GS-7.
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.
18.
Minimum Qualification for GS-7.
Knowledge of administrative, clerical, secretarial, and office management concepts, practices and procedures in support of the organization
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Assist customers or staff with questions and troubleshooting.
20.
Track and communicate the status and maintenance needs of multiple property assets, such as vehicles, computers, or other equipment.
21.
Recognize quick-turnaround and high-priority action items and bring them to the appropriate staff's attention
Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Process incoming correspondence, forms, records or other documents to screen out item and forward remaining items to appropriate individual.
23.
Proofread letters or other documents for spelling, grammar, punctuation, format and style.
24.
Use computer software for word processing (WordPerfect, Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
25.
Maintain tracking system for all incoming and outgoing official correspondence, including automated routing systems.
Skill in the use of personal computers and word processing and applicable software necessary to prepare correspondence, schedule meetings, complete and track personnel actions, awards, travel, time and attendance, etc.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
26.
Use computer software for word processing and generating reports and properly formatted correspondence using a variety of applications and systems (WordPerfect, Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
27.
Monitor and track obligations and expenditures in an automated system for organizational functions.
28.
Use an automated time and attendance system to process timesheets, leave requests and extra hours requests.
29.
Organize and maintain office organizational charts, telephone directories, and/or routine information.
Knowledge of time and attendance procedure and guidelines
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
30.
Maintain time and attendance for employees.
31.
Research, interpret and apply time and attendance rules.
32.
Use an automated time and attendance system to report and verify employees' works hours.
33.
Ensures time and attendance for all managers and subordinate staff is verified and approved on time.
Self-Certification
34.
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.