Job opening: Administrative Support Specialist
Salary: $64 957 - 102 166 per year
Published at: Jul 28 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is in the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO). This position regularly attends meetings and participates in discussions and planning regarding workload, time targets and priorities for OEEO case file processing, staff utilization, implementation. The incumbent is responsible for development, implementation, and execution of all internal office procedures and coordination of administrative and support functions.
Duties
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As an Administrative Support Specialist, GS-0301-11, your typical work assignments may include:
Assisting in implementing and preparing plans, which include such aspects of administration of facilities, space, manpower, fiscal requirements, training, and reporting.
Coordinating the daily operations; internal methods, and procedures of the office
Serving as office manager with responsibility for coordinating several administrative activities, and for coordinating the work of the staff
Maintaining records, files and documents for the office. Coordinating monthly status meetings and ensuring agency officials are made aware of the agendas.
Serving as a consultant and advisor to the Director and other officials; attends meetings and participates in policy and program discussion.
Preparing and coordinating the process of a variety of documents using a variety of office automation software.
Requirements
- U. S. Citizenship Required.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Relocation expenses are not authorized.
- This position is not part of the Bargaining Unit.
- May be subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Submit complete application package online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
- This is not a virtual (remote) position.
Qualifications
All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
The Ideal Candidate for the Administrative Support Specialist position has strong organizational, multitasking, and detailed oriented skills. The candidate also has advanced knowledge in computer software such as Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.,), experience with office procedures, and excellent interpersonal, writing, and communication skills.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
GS-9
Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the GS-9, Administrative Support Specialist, and that is typically related to the work of the position to be filled.
Experience assisting with managing and implementing administrative processes to improve the efficiency and timeliness of operational functions of a program or organization;
Experience performing clerical and administrative support duties such as preparing and reviewing outgoing correspondences; record and file maintenance; making travel arrangements and
Experience utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or other software applications and databases to produce letters, reports, and charts.
OR
Education
Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. (NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.)
OR
Combination
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100 percent. (NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.)
For more detailed information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website here.
This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT
Applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year of experience at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent grade level of federal service is required to qualify for the GS-9 grade level.
GS-11
Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the GS-11, Administrative Support Specialist, and that is typically related to the work of the position to be filled.
Experience researching and analyzing concerns and developing recommendations related to administrative procedures,
Experience researching and providing mission related information to customers, including internal Agency personnel;
Experience gathering and providing Equal Employment Opportunity information to aggrieved individuals and/or complainants, employees supervisor to assist with reporting and/or cases; and
Experience assisting with or preparing a variety of EEO reports to ensure yearly reporting mandates are met.
OR
Education: Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related from an accredited college or university. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
OR
Combination: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the education requirement must equal at least 100 percent.
This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT
Applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year of experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent grade level of federal service is required to qualify for the GS-11 grade level.
*NOTE*
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). You
MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Applicants can verify accreditation
here.
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.(Note: If you are selected for this position based on education, an official transcript will be required, prior to your first day.)You must meet all qualification requirements. (Required - if applicable) All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria,
HERE.
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
For further information regarding Foreign Education, please click
HERE.
Contacts
- Address OFF OF EQUAL EMPL OPPORTUNITY
1015 Half St SE
Washington, DC 20570-0031
US
- Name: Nt'l Labor Relations Brd
- Phone: (000) 000-0000
- Email: [email protected]
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