This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, National Finance Center, Government Employees Services Division, Client Services Directorate in New Orleans, LA. Incumbent provides clerical and administrative assistance to a manager who shares in the direction of a complex organization divided into subordinate branches and further divided into subordinate sections. Also, performs a variety of duties in support of the administrative functions of the staff or directorate.

Duties

Serves as the back-up secretary to the Division Secretary and shares fully in the administrative controls and functions of the Division. Types a variety of correspondence, technical reports, forms with responsibility for proper spelling, grammar, format, punctuation and arrangements. Verifies data entered into the time and attendance automated system and makes necessary corrections. Maintains supervisor’s calendar, applying discretion in establishing priorities, and setting up or refusing appointments. Receives and reviews all incoming correspondence. Arranges for meetings and conferences, ensuring details such as location, agenda and notification of participants are completed.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/secretary-series-0318/ and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-CLER This position has a typing requirement. The applicant must be able to type 40 Words per minute. (Words per minute are based on a 5-minute sample with three or fewer errors.) Applicants must meet the specialized experience below. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 grade level or pay band in Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Examples of specialized experience include: 1) Checking correspondence for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and reviewing documents for conformance with formats and procedural requirements; 2) Performing clerical and administrative functions and procedures, such as distributing and controlling mail, referring phone calls and visitors, and providing general and technical information; and 3) Using computer programs in the performance of regular duties, such as word processing, creating presentations, and processing Time and Attendance (T&A) and organizing file systems. NOTE: This experience must be demonstrated on your resume/supporting documents. 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 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 cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Chief Financial Officer 13800 Old Gentilly Road New Orleans, LA 70129 US
• Name: Jimmie Jones
• Phone: 855-227-8131
• Email: [email protected]