The incumbent serves as the personal assistant and secretary to the District Manager, providing program and administrative support throughout a broad range of technical and administrative areas as well as guidance and assistant to support staff in subordinate divisions and branches. This position is outside the bargaining unit.

Duties

As the primary assistant to the District Manager, the incumbent performs the following duties:

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.

Qualifications

You must meet the Specialized Experience and the Proficiency Requirement to qualify for Secretary (Office Automation), as described below. For GS-08: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-07, in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Qualifying specialized experience for GS-08 includes experience in at least five (5) or more of the following: Review and proofread documents for conformance, format, and grammatical accuracy. Prepare documents, correspondence and reports using computer software programs. Establish and examine the flow of clerical processes in an office. Create, maintain, and audit records and files. Maintain office support tasks such as office calendar, scheduling appointments, coordinating travel, or managing time and attendance records. Research, locate, and gather information for various reports, briefings, and/or conferences. Communicate with customers through a variety of contact methods (e.g., email, telephone, in-person, web form inquiries). Manage meetings, trainings, or seminars. You must have a typing proficiency of 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample with three or fewer errors. You must have a certificate of proficiency from an organization authorized to issue such certificates or self-certify your proficiency.

Education

There is no education substitution for experience at the GS-08 level.

Contacts

• Address Mine Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 US
• Name: Claire Geister
• Email: [email protected]