The position is telework eligible consistent with the Agency’s telework and remote work program policy.This position is located in the Accreditation Group (AG), Office of Postsecondary Education in Washington, DC.  This Division is responsible for following principal functions within the Department administering the process by which accrediting agencies and state approval agencies are recognized by the Secretary.

Duties

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 100 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 100th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.  We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.As a Staff Assistant, GS-0301-09, you will be responsible for:•    Receiving correspondence and inquiries from high-level officials, and directing to the appropriate individual.•    Serving as the coordinator for all correspondence, ensuring documents are grammatically correct and conform with policy.•    Providing general office support, such as maintaining files, maintaining the office calendar and preparing documents for mailing.•    Processing travel requests for both internal staff and committee members.•    Preparing and maintaining web content pertaining to the duties and functions of the Accreditation Group.

Requirements

• Relocation will not be paid.
• You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must complete a background Investigation and Fingerprint check.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification RequirementsYou may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-09, if you possess the specialize experience, education, or a combination of the two.Specialized Experience for the GS-9One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-07 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:1.  Experience using proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting for the purpose of proofreading, drafting letters and memorandums to be disseminated to senior level personnel, agency personnel, and other leaders in education.2.  Experience utilizing standard office automation systems, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to conduct research projects, update websites, and assist with planning and scheduling.3.  Experience following travel procedures to assist with initiating and completing travel vouchers.OREDUCATION (see EDUCATION SECTION of the vacancy announcement)OR A combination of both education and experience in which the total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).1.    Knowledge of the functions, authorities, and organizational structure of government agencies.2.    Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and government required format for correspondence and other written materials.3.    Knowledge of administrative concepts and practices sufficient to enable the incumbent to devise and install office procedures and practices affecting the entire Accreditation Group.4.    Knowledge of governmental correspondence and travel procedures.5.    Knowledge of standard office automation systems, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Education

master's or equivalent graduate degree

or

2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or 

LL.B or J.D., if related

Foreign Education:

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.  For further information, please click Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address EDUCATION-OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION 400 Maryland Ave. S.W. Attn: Human Resources Services Washington, District of Columbia 20202 United States
• Name: Donovan Collins
• Phone: 202-987-1237
• Email: [email protected]