About the role
Duties
Uses word processing software and related hardware equipment to produce a variety of correspondence, reports, office forms, and other written material in final form, including technical material, tabular material, and other non-routine typing from rough draft or voice recordings. Uses advanced functions of the software such as to produce tables, special symbols, tables of contents, graphics, and charts; or uses varied functions of more than one software type, such as spreadsheets, databases, graphics, or publishing software (such as Tex or Publisher).
Edits written material to ensure correct grammar, when grammar may be complex, spelling, and punctuation.
Greets visitors and answers telephone, directing the customer to appropriate staff or personally giving information when routine or procedural matters are involved.
Files correspondence, reports, and similar materials in manual or electronic files. Posts and files manuals, handbook changes, and supplements.
May perform any or all of the following: Provides general clerical support to the office staff. Prepares travel advances for approval and schedules travel accommodations. Computes travel vouchers and submits documents for signature, approval, and payment. Reviews personal property documents involving acquisitions, transfer or disposal of items that are required to be of record. Performs timekeeping duties as required. Determines supplies needed for the office staff. Prepares the necessary requisition/procurement requests, and receives and distributes supplies and special order items.
Qualifications
You must possess the Basic Requirements identified below to be considered eligible for this position. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the appropriate experience requirements.
GS-04: (1) One year of general experience equivalent to at least a GS-03 grade level.
General experience is defined as performing reception duties, clerical duties, using common office machines or equipment such as personal computers, copying machines, fax machines, binding, stapling or hole punching equipment. -OR
Successful completion of 2 years of study above high school. -OR
A combination of education and experience listed above.
AND
Must be able to type 40 words per minute.
To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements on the closing date of this announcement.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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