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Agriculture, Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service |
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Columbia, SC, SC
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$28862 to $37519 |
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service
Sub Agency: Marketing & Regulatory Programs
Job Announcement Number:
24VS-2008-0117
Office Automation Assistant
SALARY RANGE: 28,862.00 - 37,519.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Monday, January 07, 2008
to Monday, January 14, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0326-05/05POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 05DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Columbia, SC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
This announcement is open to all United States citizens.
(Current and Former Federal employees may also apply with a separate
application to Merit Promotion vacancy announcement #6VS-2008-0172)
Due to the high volume of applicants, we are unable to confirm
receipt of either faxed or mailed application packages.You should
retain the e-mail confirmation of received fax or any certified mail
receipt as proof of submission.
JOB SUMMARY:
You can make a difference!The U.S. Department of Agriculture's
(USDA) Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) needs bright,
energetic and committed professionals to facilitate the domestic and
international marketing of U.S. agricultural products and to protect
the health and care of animals and plants in the United States.MRP
offers an array of occupations and is committed to diversity in the
workplace.We operate in domestic and global markets. Be part of an
organization that protects the health and agriculture of the
American people.Join our team!
Location:Veterinary Services Eastern Region, Columbia, SC
***PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SALARY DOES NOT REFLECT ANY INCREASE THAT
MAY BE AUTHORIZED FOR 2008.***
APHIS is an emergency response agency.This means that all Agency employees may be asked or assigned to
participate in rotating temporary duty assignments to support
emergency programs at some time during their careers with APHIS.It
is difficult to predict the frequency with which such emergency
situations may occur - and could range from several emergencies in a
year to none over the course of many years.In the event that you
are called upon to support an emergency program, this may require
irregular working hours, including overtime, and may include duties
other than those specified in your official position description.
While some emergency program support assignments may be able to be
performed at the employee's current duty station, in other cases
employees may be asked to go on-site to a temporary duty station
location.In addition, it may be necessary for employees to
participate in multiple rotations to an emergency program
assignment.Attempts will be made to keep disruption to the
employee to a minimum.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
A background investigation is required for this position.
Send Mail to:
Marketing & Regulatory Programs
100 N. 6th Street
Butler Square Bldg, 5th Floor, Suite 510 C
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Fax: 612-370-2209
For questions about this job:
Human Resources
Phone: 612-336-3364
Fax: 612-370-2209
Email: jon.g.crowson@aphis.usda.gov
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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24VS-2008-0117
Office Automation Assistant
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To qualify, you MUST meet all qualification requirements by the
closing date of the announcement.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AT THE GS-5 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants must
have one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of
difficulty and responsibility to the next lower level in the Federal
service.This experience is typically in, or related to, the work
of
the position being filled.
OR
EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION AT THE GS-5 GRADE LEVEL:Completion of four
years of education above the high school level in any field for
which
high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite.
This education must have been obtained in an accredited business,
secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or
university.
OR
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-5 GRADE LEVEL:A
combination of specialized experience and post-high school education
that totals one year may be used to meet the qualification
requirements.Only education in excess of the first 60 semester
hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable. One full
academic
year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is
equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience.
For more information on OPM Qualifications, visit:
OPM Qualification
Standards
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/
***If you are found qualified for this position, you will ONLY be
considered at the grade level(s) for which you applied***
Special Conditions:...Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with the Selective
Service.
...Subject to satisfactory completion of one year probationary
period.
...As a condition of employment, a background investigation is
required for this position.
...Applicants must be qualified typists (40 WPM).
...This position is subject to unscheduled overnight details of
undetermined lengths in the event of animal health emergencies or
other conditions requiring immediate response, as required by the
Agency.(Extensive periods of time may be designated for overnight
details.)
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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An automated scoring system will be used to initially rank
applicants based on their answers to the vacancy specific
questions.
Your self-determined rating, narrative responses, and resume will
then be reviewed.The final rating will be determined based on all
the information provided in the application package.Please ensure
your resume and narrative responses provide enough detail to support
your answers to the vacancy specific questions.To preview questions please click here.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
24VS-2008-0117
Office Automation Assistant
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Columbia, SC
MAJOR DUTIES:
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The position is located at the Veterinary Services, South Carolina
Area Office, Columbia, South Carolina. The incumbent serves as an
Office Assistant with responsibility for performing, and coordinating
a variety of administrative support work in the areas of budget and
fiscal, procurement and supply, property, personnel, data processing,
and program record keeping. Responsibilities consist of several of
the following duties and may be supplemented by additional
responsibilities of comparable nature and difficulty.
Major duties include but are not limited to; incumbent serves as an
assistant to the Area Veterinarian in Charge (AVIC), Administrative
Officer (AO), and the Export Document Examiner. Incumbent assists
with applications for veterinary accreditation. Incumbent of this
position also assists the AVIC and AO, in managing and administering
the Area Office's budget and allocations. Assures that travel
authorizations are issued in accordance with Agency policy and that
events requiring travel meet certain criteria. Provides backup
clerical support to the AVIC in the event of the Secretary's and
other office staff's absence. Assists AO with reconciliation of
invoices received, and applies correct accounting codes before
submitting to appropriate personnel for payment. Assists AO with
maintenance of supply inventory and all office files. Assists program
area records with the following; receiving monthly program reports,
maintaining log of reports received, and reviews reports for
completeness. Assists in preparation of annual program reports.
Provides assistance for NAHMS studies as appropriate.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
24VS-2008-0117
Office Automation Assistant
BENEFITS:
Eligibility for employee benefits depends on your type of
appointment and your tour of duty (work schedule).Generally, you
must be hired on a permanent basis and have a regular full or part-
time work schedule.
Some of the benefits for which you may be entitled are:
Federal Employees Retirement System
Thrift Savings Plan
Federal Employees Health Benefits
Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program
Federal Employees Group Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Federal Long Term Care Insurance
For more information on these and many other benefits, go to:
Federal Employee Benefits
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mrpbs/hr/job_opportunities/job_op_benefits.
shtml
OTHER INFORMATION:
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What are the Qualification Requirements for CTAP Applicants?For information regarding CTAP eligibility click on the link below:
Career Transition Assistance Programs
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mrpbs/hr/job_opportunities/usajobs.shtml
If you follow the above link, at the website click on [Applicants]
and then [Career Transition Assistance Programs]
Additional InformationMore than one selection may be made if another vacancy occurs within
90 days of the issuance of the certification of eligibles.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination
in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color,
national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political
beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status.(Not all
prohibited bases apply to all programs).
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for
communication of program information (Braille, large print,
audiotape, etc) should contact:USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-
2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write:USDA, Director,
Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and
Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-
5964 (voice or TDD).USDA is an equal opportunity provider and
employer.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of
the application and hiring process, please notify this agency. The
decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-
by-case basis.
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