Office Support Assistant (OA)
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Description: Department Of Agriculture is hiring Office Support Assistant (OA) right now, this position will be settled in Texas. Further informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. Relocation expenses will not be paid.
This is a seasonal full-time permanent position working a minimum of 6 months per year. During peak operational periods, the incumbent will be requ! ired to work scheduled overtime as directed by the immediate supervisor. Such overtime may occur for consecutive weeks but is normally seasonal in nature.
The Classing Office is responsible for Cotton Programs operations, which include classification of cotton, collection and dissemination of market news on cotton, statistical procedures incident to quality estimates of cotton production, and establishment and maintenance of cooperative relations with the cotton industry.
You can make a difference! The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) needs bright, energetic and committed professionals to facilitate the domestic and international marketing of U.S. agricultural products and to protect the health and care of animals and plants in the United States. MRP offers an array of occupations and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We operate in domestic and global markets. Be part of an organization that protects the healt! h and agriculture of the American people. Join our team! KEY R! EQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship DUTIES:
The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to:
The incumbent assists the Area Director (AD) and Budget Technician (Admin Asst), by providing support in the following areas:
Reviews detailed cost listings issued from NFC to ensure accountability of all revenues and expenditures.
As directed, develops computer reports to track user fee services performed, billed, received, and transmitted to lockbox; delinquent accounts; and appearance of revenue, when revenue appears on the Daily Transaction Report.
Creates computer spreadsheets to produce reports and compile data for various purposes, such as budget, user fee billing, tag lists, accounts receivable and travel.
Exercises considerable judgment i! n interpreting and applying regulations and guidelines to administrative and program activities based on a thorough working knowledge of AMS, Cotton Program, NFC, and other procedural instructions and memoranda.
Assists with administrative problems and recommends solutions relating to personnel, space, property, equipment, and supplies.
Assists and instructs seasonal employees in the use of information technology equipment, including the operation of input terminals, and all automated or computerized equipment.
Maintains a "clean" system by deleting errors and making corrections; deleting and adding records as necessary; assigning specific operations for various specific reports generated by the computer system.
Receives applications for employment; interviews and assists in selection of applicants for seasonal employment; follows established personnel procedures in employment of seasonal classers, HVI operators, laborers, and seasonal fi! eld representatives.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To qu! alify, you must meet all qualification by midnight eastern time of the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants can qualify by meeting the EDUCATION requirements specified below and/or the GENERAL/SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE requirements.
EDUCATION
GS-4: Successful completion of two years above the high school level in any field.
GS-5: Successful completion of four years above the high school level in any field.
TRANSCRIPTS are required if:
You are qualifying for the position based on education.
You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education.
This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. For more information on submitting transcripts, click: Transcripts
GENERAL EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-4 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work ! that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-5/6 GRADE LEVELS: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the next lower level in the Federal Service. This experience may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors.
Examples of qualifying experience at the GS-4/5/6 Grade Levels include, but are not limited to:
Providing telephone and receptionist services
Maintaining records
Repairs office equipment
Filing material and maintaining office filing system
Providing general office support to management
In addition to the specialized experience above you also need to have the following specialized experience to qualify at the GS-6 Grade Level:
Creating and monitoring the travel sch! edule and arrangements and time and attendance for office personnel
THERE IS NO EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION FOR THE GS-6 GRADE LEVELS.
Special Conditions:
As a condition of employment, a background investigation may be required for this position.
Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with the Selective Service.
DD214 (Member 4 copy) or other veterans' documents required to receive veterans' preference.
Subject to satisfactory completion of one year probationary period.
Applicants must be qualified typists (! 40 WPM) HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. Your resume must support that you meet the specialized experience requirements described above and are proficient in the following skills or competencies below. Please note you are not required to provide specific narrative responses to the skills and competencies described in this section.
Ability to use office equipment, computer technology, and automated business systems
Knowledge of correspondence, document processing, records, files, and reports including those regulated by the FOIA and Privacy Act
Ability to provide executive assistance and representation
Ability to identify priorities, changing work requirements, meet deadlines, and lead others
Knowledge of budget, fiscal, procurement, vehicle, and travel procedures and systems.
Knowledge of human reso! urce management procedures, requirements, and systems including time an! d attendance reporting
Written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Category rating procedures will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. The following quality categories will be used: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified. Within each quality category, veterans' preference eligibles will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
Your final category placement will be based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure your resume provides enough detail to support your responses.
If, after reviewing your resume and / or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can / will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you.
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BENEFITS:
Eligibility for employee benefits depends on your type of appointment and your tour of duty (work schedule). Generally, you must be hired on a permanent basis and have a regular full or part-time work schedule. For more information on potential benefits, go to: Federal Employee Benefits OTHER INFORMATION:
For information regarding CTAP eligibility for displaced Federal employees click: Career Transition Assistance Programs
More than one selection may be made if another vacancy occurs within 90 days of the issuance of the certification of eligibles.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc) should contact: USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).
For information on filing a complaint of discrimination, click: Filing a Complaint
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If you were eligible to this pos! ition, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a re! sume to Department Of Agriculture.
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This position will be opened on: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 04:22:09 GMT
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