Office Automation Assistant

• Utilizing word processing software which permits creation, formatting, modification, and electronic printing of a variety of documents.
• Utilizing database applications or software, inputs and updates database information as required, makes standard and ad hoc queries and retrieves information for use in preparation of standard and nonstandard reports.
• Utilizing electronic mail software. Receives and distributes electronic mail for the unit and sends electronic mail correspondence to other elements as required in support of daily operations.
• Preparing requests for TDY, processes clearance requests, prepares travel vouchers and itineraries, makes reservations, etc.
• Tracking and enters employee time, attendance and labor as required in various software platforms.

• Utilizing word processing software which permits creation, formatting, modification, and electronic printing of a variety of documents.
• Utilizing database applications or software, inputs and updates database information as required, makes standard and ad hoc queries and retrieves information for use in preparation of standard and nonstandard reports.
• Utilizing electronic mail software. Receives and distributes electronic mail for the unit and sends electronic mail correspondence to other elements as required in support of daily operations.
• Preparing requests for TDY, processes clearance requests, prepares travel vouchers and itineraries, makes reservations, etc.
• Tracking and enters employee time, attendance and labor as required in various software platforms.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience;

if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Specialized

Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes utilizing a variety of personal computer based software, components and peripherals to prepare correspondence, edit documents, and enter data such as Microsoft Office suite applications and other automated programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

OR

Education: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience
: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.

Specialized

Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes using software programs to create, edit, and maintain a wide range of documents and reports as well as coordinating training and/or travel for employees. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

OR

Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education…