Program Support Clerk
- Job Title
- Program Support Clerk
- Duration
- Location
- Riverside, CA
- Other Location
- Description
- YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE The National Cemetery Administration honors Veterans with final resting places in national shrines and with lasting tributes that commemorate their service to our nation. The National Cemetery Administration will serve all Veterans and their families with the utmost dignity, respect, and compassion. Every national cemetery will be a place that inspires visitors to understand and appreciate the service and sacrifice of our Nation's Veterans. For more information about the National Cemetery Administration, visit http://www.cem.va.gov/. This position is located at the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, CA. The incumbent is responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to cemetery personnel as well as contributing to the overall effectiveness of the mission of the Riverside National Cemetery. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/. Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible under 5 CFR 213.3102 "u", Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities (i.e. intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities) and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. This announcement is a solicitation for applications from current VA employees and status eligible applicants. Please note that as provided for in the AFGE/VA Master Agreement the FIRST area of consideration for this position will be permanent employees of the Riverside National Cemetery, the SECOND area of consideration will be employees at other VA facilities, and the THIRD area of consideration will be status eligibles.
- Required Skills
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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is defined as experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the position. To be creditable, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-03). Examples would be administrative/office work experience that includes work such as gathering data, scheduling meetings, establishing and maintaining an efficient filing system, using automated data processing equipment to generate a variety of reports, and establishing priorities and meeting deadlines. This experience must be equivalent to the GS-03 level of federal service.
Physical Requirements: Work includes some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items such as paper and books.
Applicants must possess training and experience that clearly demonstrate they possess the following competencies. The online assessment questionnaire is based on these competencies. This training or experience must be reflected by descriptions of your experience in your resume.
•Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, and complete assignments within established time frames.
•Knowledge in utilizing standard office equipment and computer software (for example, Microsoft Word and Excel).
•Ability to communicate effectively orally to include the ability to deal tactfully with controversial or sensitive issues and situations.
•Ability to communicate in writing.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to knowledge, skills, and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
Education may be substituted for specialized experience at the GS-04 level: Two years above high school education that will lead to a degree. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
To qualify based on education, submit copy of transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Application materials will not be returned. Submit proof of your education with a transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade point average or class ranking. We will be unable to return these to you. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply.
A qualified typist is required for this position. (40 WPM or greater).
- Openings
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