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Position Title
Seasonal Office Automation Clerk
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
MW-1542-THRO-25-12709258-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 to Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

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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)
2. When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter? (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)
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification Requirements for Office Automation Clerk, GS-0326-04 (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience and/or education requirements for an Office Automation Clerk, GS-0326-04 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. Your application materials must support the answers you claim in this assessment. If not, you will be found not qualified or your score will be lowered.
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2. This position requires the use of office automation software and the skill of a qualified typist with the ability to type at least 40 words per minute. From the statements below select the one response that best describes your typing skill.
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Technical Competence Knowledge of how to perform one's job. Refers to specialized knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience. (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. Process incoming and outgoing mail.
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4. Provide information and direct callers and visitors to the appropriate office/individual.
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5. Respond to employee questions relative to pay, hours of duty and leave.
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6. Follow policy, rules, and regulation governing time and attendance.
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7. Operate a standard office equipment such as fax machine, copier, adding machine, or other office machines.
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Clerical, Knowledge of filing, typing, entering data, maintaining records, taking shorthand, and using and completing forms. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
8. Send and receive information using e-mail programs.
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9. Assist with the preparation of purchase requests.
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10. Ensure time and leave is routinely recorded and approved in a timely manner.
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11. Use word processing and/or database software to create, copy, edit, store, retrieve, and print a variety of standardized documents.
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12. Edit documents for correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and format.
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Database Management Systems, Knowledge of the uses of database management systems and software to control the organization, storage, retrieval, security, and integrity of data. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
13. Make and prepare travel authorizations and vouchers using automated systems.
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14. Requisition and procure supplies and services using an automated system.
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15. Compile information for data entry into computer databases.
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16. Administer office filing system.
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