As a Secretary (Office Automation) at the GS-0318-8 you will be part of the Office of Field Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If selected, you will serve as a personal assistant to the District Director, performing a variety of administrative and clerical support functions auxiliary to the work of the office.

Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to: Composes and drafts routine correspondence, transmittals, and other similar documents in final form for the signature of the director. Maintain a record log, distributes and controls incoming and outgoing correspondence to ensure a prompt reply. This also applies to telephone calls and visitors. Establishes and maintains a filing system for confidential security materials, various documents and other information which deals with highly sensitive or controversial issues. Maintains calendar for the Director; schedules appointments and conferences, establishes priorities, arranges shifts or modifies appointments without prior approval. Compiles and assembles material for use at meetings on own initiative. Make necessary travel arrangements for Director and staff, arranging schedule of visits, making necessary reservations, notifying organizations and officials to be visited. Types a variety of material for the director including correspondence, reports, letters, transmittals, and other similar documents. Ensures the use of correct punctuation, grammar, spelling, capitalization and office formats. Coordinates work of other clerical staff of the office in order to smooth out work overload and to assure telephone coverage. May serve as the timekeeper for the office, including maintenance of leave and attendance records.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Must be able to type 40 words per minute. This position requires a qualified typist.

Qualifications

For the GS-8: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service that equips me with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience includes providing clerical support work such as receiving and screening telephone calls, scheduling meetings, reviewing and processing correspondence, preparing travel requests, and handling requests for information and resolving problems. You must be able to type 40 words per minute. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date specified in the vacancy announcement. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 131 M Street, NE Washington, DC 20507 US
• Name: EEOC Jobs
• Email: [email protected]