PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-07 grade level for consideration for the GS-06 grade level). Applicants must meet the following Minimum Qualifications Requirement to be considered:
Specialized Experience at the GS-05:
To qualify for the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. This experience must include performing administrative duties in support of conservation planning (Resource Management, Farm Plan, Record of Decisions). Examples of specialized experience include:
Organizing and filing records for business program operations; responding to questions on office programs policies, procedures and operations to employees and outside parties; receiving and processing applications (including reviewing applications for completeness); Reviewing incoming/ outgoing correspondence for format, grammar, and punctuation; maintaining office filing system; Providing telephone and receptionist services; scheduling meetings; and providing other clerical and administrative support for an organization Specialized Experience at the GS-06:
To qualify for the GS-06 grade level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. This experience must include performing administrative duties in support of conservation planning (Resource Management, Farm Plan, Record of Decisions). Examples of specialized experience include:
Designing or developing financial and transactional reports, and correspondences for conservation projects; and Developing processes and procedures for administrative functions to provide consistency within the office and to outside parties. Specialized Experience at the GS-07:
To qualify for the GS-07 grade level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. This experience must include performing administrative duties in support of conservation planning (Resource Management, Farm Plan, Record of Decisions). Examples of specialized experience include:
Providing contract administration support services, such as using a variety of electronic tools to input, organize and manipulate data; Communicating program information and verifying participant eligibility; Creating and maintaining case files; Tracking contract status and following-up with participants to ensure deadlines are met; Reviewing contracts, payments and other technical documents for accuracy and compliance with policy; and Working with staff and customers to resolve program issues and problems. Note:
There is no education substitution for the GS-05, GS-06 and GS-07 grade levels.For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here:
Clerical and Administrative Support Positions 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-07 grade level for consideration for the GS-06 grade level). Applicants must meet the following Minimum Qualifications Requirement to be considered:
Specialized Experience at the GS-05:
To qualify for the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. This experience must include performing administrative duties in support of conservation planning (Resource Management, Farm Plan, Record of Decisions). Examples of specialized experience include:
Organizing and filing records for business program operations; responding to questions on office programs policies, procedures and operations to employees and outside parties; receiving and processing applications (including reviewing applications for completeness); Reviewing incoming/ outgoing correspondence for format, grammar, and punctuation; maintaining office filing system; Providing telephone and receptionist services; scheduling meetings; and providing other clerical and administrative support for an organization Specialized Experience at the GS-06:
To qualify for the GS-06 grade level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. This experience must include performing administrative duties in support of conservation planning (Resource Management, Farm Plan, Record of Decisions). Examples of specialized experience include:
Designing or developing financial and transactional reports, and correspondences for conservation projects; and Developing processes and procedures for administrative functions to provide consistency within the office and to outside parties. Specialized Experience at the GS-07:
To qualify for the GS-07 grade level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. This experience must include performing administrative duties in support of conservation planning (Resource Management, Farm Plan, Record of Decisions). Examples of specialized experience include:
Providing contract administration support services, such as using a variety of electronic tools to input, organize and manipulate data; Communicating program information and verifying participant eligibility; Creating and maintaining case files; Tracking contract status and following-up with participants to ensure deadlines are met; Reviewing contracts, payments and other technical documents for accuracy and compliance with policy; and Working with staff and customers to resolve program issues and problems. Note:
There is no education substitution for the GS-05, GS-06 and GS-07 grade levels.For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here:
Clerical and Administrative Support Positions 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- Department:
0344 Management And Program Clerical And Assistance - Salary Range:
$34,916 to $56,222 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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