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Position Title: Clerk(OA)
Agency: U.S. Census Bureau
Announcement Number: FLD-2025-0005-CKPH-SC-DE Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, June 16, 2025 to Wednesday, July 16, 2025

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1. This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth.

2. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

3. Are you a current employee of the Department of Commerce (DOC) who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service? If yes, confirm you meet all of the following requirements:

You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy;
Your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy;
Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the Career Transition Programs resource page located on USAJobs.

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.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in 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, confirm that you meet the following eligibility requirements:

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; AND
You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.

For more information, review the Career Transition Programs resource page located on USAJobs.

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.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Would you accept a temporary appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

1. This position requires you to work up to 40 hours a week; however, you may work any number of hours in a day and any time of day based on your availability. Keep in mind, most of the work may need to be completed in the evenings and weekends. Are you available to work up to 40 hours a week?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Are you currently employed by another Federal government agency? (If you answer yes, and if you are selected, you will need to provide more information about your other federal position.)

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a retired Federal employee receiving an annuity? NOTE: If you answer yes, you will need to provide more information about your annuity before selection.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Have you accepted a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP/"buyout") from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?

A. Yes

B. No

5. Do any of your relatives currently work for the Census Bureau? The Census Bureau defines a relative as a parent, spouse, child, grandparent, sibling (including half), aunt, uncle, first cousin, nephew, niece, in-laws, and step relatives.

A. Yes

B. No

6. To gain the highest levels of cooperation and trust from the public, the Census must ensure that those selected do not have any conflicts of interest. Please let us know if you are currently an elected official, or an employee/volunteer with any of the following:

A. Elected Official

B. Local, State or Tribal Government

C. Law Enforcement Organization or Agency

D. Immigration Organization or Agency

E. Tax Collection Organization or Agency

F. None of the Above

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. Do you have one year of general experience equivalent? (See the 'Qualifications' section for a definition of general experience

A. Yes

B. No

2. Can you type a minimum of 40 words per minute with 3 or fewer errors in a five-minute sample

A. Yes

B. No

3. Indicate your experience with the following clerical activities: Choose all that apply:

A. Creating and maintaining electronic and paper files

B. Preparing computerized reports

C. Preparing formal letters, memos

D. Maintaining automated calendars

E. Preparing/processing travel arrangements using automated systems

F. Preparing various materials for mass mail-out

G. Mailing/shipping materials

H. Handling incoming calls

I. Coordinating and arranging meetings

J. Sorting and distributing mail

K. None of the above

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

4. Do you have experience presenting non-technical information to individuals in person and over the phone?

A. Yes

B. No

5. Do you have experience using an automated payroll processing database?

A. Yes

B. No

6. Do you have experience reviewing timesheets to ensure accuracy of project code reporting and time worked is being reported according to assigned workload?

A. Yes

B. No

7. Do you have experience responding to multiple customer demands?

A. Yes

B. No

8. I am proficient using the following computer packages. Choose all that apply.

A. Presentation software packages (e.g., PowerPoint)

B. Word processing packages (e.g., Microsoft Word)

C. E-mail packages (e.g., Lotus notes, Outlook, Express, Mac Mail, etc.)

D. Spreadsheet packages (e.g., Microsoft Excel)

E. Database packages (e.g., Microsoft Access)

F. Mapping programs or devices (e.g., Google maps, MapQuest, GPS, etc.)

G. None of the above

9. I am proficient at using the following office machinery: Choose all that apply

A. Printers

B. Scanners

C. Fax Machine

D. Copiers

E. Postage Meters

F. None of the above

10. Please indicate your experience regarding written communication. Choose all that apply

A. Applying English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style rules when preparing routine and non-technical responses to inquiries

B. Composing, reviewing, and finalizing correspondence and/or reports

C. Ensuring correct use of grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation in accordance with established guidelines

D. Ensuring correct use of grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation in accordance with established guideline

E. Editing and formatting electronic documents

F. None of the above

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