Administrative Support Clerk (Pathways Recent Graduate)(DEU)
Company Name:
Department Of Commerce
All qualified United States citizens that meet the eligibility requirements for the Pathways Recent Graduate Program as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement. Part -Time; Term Appointment NTE 1 yr may be extended up to 4 yrs. Pathways Recent Graduate Program, Excepted Service; The mission of the U.S. Department of Commerce is to help American businesses thrive, creating jobs here at home while being competitive abroad. Our programs touch the daily lives of the American people in many ways, with a wide range of responsibilities in the areas of trade, economic development, technology, entrepreneurship and business development, environmental stewardship, and statistical research and analysis.
The Office of Facilities & Environmental Quality (OFEQ) is looking for an energetic, innovative student who will enjoy working in a dynamic and mission driven organization as an Administrative Support Clerk. The ideal candidate will have experience applying forward-thinking leadership in promoting and implementing a vision that fosters organizational excellence. This position will operate a store that recycles excess office supplies referred to as the Green Store. This position requires bending, reaching, standing, extensive walking, and lifting boxes up to 50 pounds. The incumbent will develop and implement strategies and goals set forth by OFEQ that anticipates Herbert C. Hoover Building (HCHB) waste streams, recycling goals and Green Store operational requirements.
This position is located in the Office of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Program.
NOTE: This is a part-time position working no more than 16 hours a week. The hourly rate for this part-time position will be $14.00 plus benefits.
This vacancy is being concurrently advertised under Pathways Internship Program, announcement number OSOAS-2014-0026. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Recent Grad and Internship MUST apply to both vacancy announcements.
This vacancy announcement will close on November 18, 2014, or once the 100th application is received, whichever occurs first. Must be a United States citizen. Must be suitable for Federal employment. You must be registered for Selective Service if applicable ( ). Investigations and clearances must be completed prior to appointment. You will be required to sign a Pathways Participant Agreement. One year probationary period may be required of this position. The individual selected for this position will serve as a Support Assistant in the Office of Facilities and Environmental Quality (OFEQ), Office of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Green Store. The individual will perform program support work to environmental recycling program such as:
Communicate with customers.
Inventory all supplies and specify prices.
Pick up donated supplies from customers (lifting, carrying, reaching high shelves, etc).
Stock shelves, counters or tables with merchandise.
Set up advertising displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
Keep record of sales and prepare inventory of stock in Excel data base.
Keep the showroom clean and orderly.
Applicants must meet ALL application requirements, to include a complete online resume, by 11:59 p.m. EASTERN TIME ZONE (ETZ) on the closing date of this announcement. If selected for Federal employment, you will be required to complete a Declaration of Federal Employment OF-306, prior to being appointed. We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/ No, Multiple Choice questions) and place you in one of three pre-defined categories. These categories are gold, silver, and bronze. However, your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. Candidates placed in the gold category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
How you will be evaluated for preference eligibility: Within each category, those entitled to veterans' preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed. Preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category (gold) depending on the position and grade level of the job.
The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response :
Knowledge of administrative procedures related to the support of office supplies retail.
Ability to communicate with personnal of all levels.
Knowledge of retail operating procedures.
Knowledge of general research.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software.
For more information on category rating, please go to:
/@doc/@cfoasa/@ohrm/documents/content/prod01_009474.pdf.
To preview questions please click here. 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.
In order to be eligible for an appointment under the Pathways Recent Graduate Program:
You must be a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution such as an accredited technical or vocational school; a 2- or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school curriculum. Note: Certificate program is defined as post-secondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of full-time study that's part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum.
Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation shall have a 2-year period of eligibility to apply that begins from the date of release or discharge from active duty; however, the veteran's eligibility period cannot extend beyond 6 years from the date of graduation.
The Presidential Executive Order for the Pathways Programs was signed 12/27/2010 but the final regulations weren't issued until 7/10/2012. Because of this delay, individuals who graduated between 12/27/2010 and 7/10/2012 will be eligible to apply under the Recent Graduates Program.
YOU MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF COMPLETION OF HIGHER EDUCATION DEGREE/CERTIFICATE.
Basic Requirements: Applicant must possess 6 months of general experience performing clerical, office or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
EDUCATION : Applicant must have completed 1 full academic year of post-high school study.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at .
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at . To begin, click the Apply Online button near on the right side of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at and click on Application Status. Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.
If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at or phone at . The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. For instructions on submitting your application in another format please contact: Sherry Cox at or . A complete application consists of the following:
Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional . Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume should also list your educational and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire.
Veterans' Preference documentation. Please indicate on your resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service, VA letter, SF-15, etc.) to validate your claim. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please go to: .
Education. If this position requires proof of higher education, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to for more information.
You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website - . You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application.
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at / and clicking on Track Your Online Application. The four points of notification are:
1. Application Received or Application Incomplete;
2. Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Requirement Not Met;
3. Eligible (Application Referred to the Selecting Official) or Eligible (Application Not Referred to the Selecting Official); and
4. Selected or Not Selected
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.). The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, . !benefits.hms?orgId=12&jnum;=101824Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Commerce
All qualified United States citizens that meet the eligibility requirements for the Pathways Recent Graduate Program as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement. Part -Time; Term Appointment NTE 1 yr may be extended up to 4 yrs. Pathways Recent Graduate Program, Excepted Service; The mission of the U.S. Department of Commerce is to help American businesses thrive, creating jobs here at home while being competitive abroad. Our programs touch the daily lives of the American people in many ways, with a wide range of responsibilities in the areas of trade, economic development, technology, entrepreneurship and business development, environmental stewardship, and statistical research and analysis.
The Office of Facilities & Environmental Quality (OFEQ) is looking for an energetic, innovative student who will enjoy working in a dynamic and mission driven organization as an Administrative Support Clerk. The ideal candidate will have experience applying forward-thinking leadership in promoting and implementing a vision that fosters organizational excellence. This position will operate a store that recycles excess office supplies referred to as the Green Store. This position requires bending, reaching, standing, extensive walking, and lifting boxes up to 50 pounds. The incumbent will develop and implement strategies and goals set forth by OFEQ that anticipates Herbert C. Hoover Building (HCHB) waste streams, recycling goals and Green Store operational requirements.
This position is located in the Office of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Program.
NOTE: This is a part-time position working no more than 16 hours a week. The hourly rate for this part-time position will be $14.00 plus benefits.
This vacancy is being concurrently advertised under Pathways Internship Program, announcement number OSOAS-2014-0026. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Recent Grad and Internship MUST apply to both vacancy announcements.
This vacancy announcement will close on November 18, 2014, or once the 100th application is received, whichever occurs first. Must be a United States citizen. Must be suitable for Federal employment. You must be registered for Selective Service if applicable ( ). Investigations and clearances must be completed prior to appointment. You will be required to sign a Pathways Participant Agreement. One year probationary period may be required of this position. The individual selected for this position will serve as a Support Assistant in the Office of Facilities and Environmental Quality (OFEQ), Office of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Green Store. The individual will perform program support work to environmental recycling program such as:
Communicate with customers.
Inventory all supplies and specify prices.
Pick up donated supplies from customers (lifting, carrying, reaching high shelves, etc).
Stock shelves, counters or tables with merchandise.
Set up advertising displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
Keep record of sales and prepare inventory of stock in Excel data base.
Keep the showroom clean and orderly.
Applicants must meet ALL application requirements, to include a complete online resume, by 11:59 p.m. EASTERN TIME ZONE (ETZ) on the closing date of this announcement. If selected for Federal employment, you will be required to complete a Declaration of Federal Employment OF-306, prior to being appointed. We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/ No, Multiple Choice questions) and place you in one of three pre-defined categories. These categories are gold, silver, and bronze. However, your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. Candidates placed in the gold category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
How you will be evaluated for preference eligibility: Within each category, those entitled to veterans' preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed. Preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category (gold) depending on the position and grade level of the job.
The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response :
Knowledge of administrative procedures related to the support of office supplies retail.
Ability to communicate with personnal of all levels.
Knowledge of retail operating procedures.
Knowledge of general research.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software.
For more information on category rating, please go to:
/@doc/@cfoasa/@ohrm/documents/content/prod01_009474.pdf.
To preview questions please click here. 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.
In order to be eligible for an appointment under the Pathways Recent Graduate Program:
You must be a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution such as an accredited technical or vocational school; a 2- or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school curriculum. Note: Certificate program is defined as post-secondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of full-time study that's part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum.
Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation shall have a 2-year period of eligibility to apply that begins from the date of release or discharge from active duty; however, the veteran's eligibility period cannot extend beyond 6 years from the date of graduation.
The Presidential Executive Order for the Pathways Programs was signed 12/27/2010 but the final regulations weren't issued until 7/10/2012. Because of this delay, individuals who graduated between 12/27/2010 and 7/10/2012 will be eligible to apply under the Recent Graduates Program.
YOU MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF COMPLETION OF HIGHER EDUCATION DEGREE/CERTIFICATE.
Basic Requirements: Applicant must possess 6 months of general experience performing clerical, office or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
EDUCATION : Applicant must have completed 1 full academic year of post-high school study.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at .
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at . To begin, click the Apply Online button near on the right side of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at and click on Application Status. Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.
If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at or phone at . The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. For instructions on submitting your application in another format please contact: Sherry Cox at or . A complete application consists of the following:
Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional . Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume should also list your educational and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire.
Veterans' Preference documentation. Please indicate on your resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service, VA letter, SF-15, etc.) to validate your claim. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please go to: .
Education. If this position requires proof of higher education, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Please refer to for more information.
You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website - . You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application.
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at / and clicking on Track Your Online Application. The four points of notification are:
1. Application Received or Application Incomplete;
2. Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Requirement Not Met;
3. Eligible (Application Referred to the Selecting Official) or Eligible (Application Not Referred to the Selecting Official); and
4. Selected or Not Selected
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.). The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, . !benefits.hms?orgId=12&jnum;=101824Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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