Clerk

Qualification Requirements General Experience/ Education GS-04

• Entering, reviewing, updating, or correcting information in databases, records systems, or spreadsheets.
• Organizing, maintaining, retrieving, or filing paper or electronic records and documents.
• Receiving, sorting, distributing, tracking, or processing mail, correspondence, packages, or other materials.
• Responding to routine inquiries and providing general clerical or administrative support.
• Using office equipment and computer software to complete clerical assignments.

OR Successful completion of two (2) years of education above the high school level from an accredited junior college, college, university, business, secretarial, or technical school.

OR A combination of education and experience equivalent to one (1) year of general experience.

• Entering, reviewing, validating, and correcting data in records systems or databases, including identifying missing, incorrect, or incomplete information and taking appropriate action to resolve errors.
• Organizing, maintaining, and retrieving files or records, including resolving recurring filing or records management issues and distributing work-related information to support office operations.
• Receiving, sorting, processing, packaging, labeling, tracking, or distributing mail, documents, packages, or materials, including operating mail or office equipment.
• Performing clerical or administrative support duties in accordance with established procedures and deadlines.

OR Successful completion of four (4) years of education above the high school level leading to a bachelor's degree, or a bachelor's or higher degree.

OR A combination of education and experience equivalent to one (1) year of specialized experience.

Minimum age for federal employment is 18 years old, or at least 16 years old and have:

• Graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or
• Completed a formal vocational training program; or
• Received a statement from school authorities agreeing with your preference for employment rather than continuing your education.

For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.