Administrative Services Assistant

Summary This position is located in the Office of the Secretary (OS), Office of Facilities and Administrative Services (OFAS), Support Services Division (SSD), Administrative Services Branch. The incumbent performs a variety of assignments and projects in support of the mission of OFAS including driving services such as passport and visa runs, and and transporting political and nonpolitical appointed Senior Officials in the Secretary's Immediate Office and OS. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Direct Deposit of pay is required. Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt. Qualifications At the GS-07 level, you must meet the following qualification: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes providing administrative support and technical/advisory assistance with automation programs; perform time keeping functions independently. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional information Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a RA for Online Assessments here. Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. Please refer to Required Documents section for additional details. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit here. Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster. Stipulations of Employment: Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period. This position requires operation of a Government vehicle, therefore, proof of possession of a valid state driver's license is required. This position is subject to a negative drug test prior to entrance on duty, and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Miscellaneous: This position has been designated as hard to fill. If you were referred by an IBC employee, the employee may be eligible to receive a bonus for referring you under the IBC Referral Program. A qualified referring employee must submit the Candidate Referral Form to the HROD point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement prior to the issuance of a competitive selection certificate. DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days. If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed. This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement #OFAS-25-MP-12648641MR using the Merit Promotion procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet the program requirements and can apply to that announcement. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. 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