Administrative Support Assistant (OA)

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant (OA) at the GS-5 level in Richmond, VA. To qualify, applicants must have one year of specialized experience or education substitution as described, plus typing proficiency of 40 WPM.

The position emphasizes data organization, document preparation, and reception duties. Responsibilities include using computer software, producing reports, managing timekeeping and filing, and supporting higher-level supervisors.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience or equivalent
• Education substitution allows 4 years of education above high school
• Combination: credit for education beyond 60 semester hours beyond second year
• Typing proficiency: 40 WPM minimum

Responsibilities

• Uses computer software applications to support functions.
• Organizes and presents data for management and to relay administrative information.
• Provides telephone, receptionist, typing, timekeeping, record management, correspondence and filing services.

Skills

Typing proficiency 40 wpm

Data organization

Administrative support duties

Communication

Education

4 years of higher education

Tools

Word processing

Graphics

Database

Spreadsheets

Email

Presentations

Job description

See below for important information regarding this job. To qualify for an Administrative Support Assistant (OA), your resume and supporting documentation must support:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-05 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

• Uses computer software applications in support of assigned functions (e.g., word processing, graphics, database, spreadsheets, electronic mail, presentations, etc.).
• Organizes and present data to management, to clearly relay administrative information to appropriate personnel, to coordinate solutions to problems, and to compose a variety of correspondence and reports.
• Provides telephone, receptionist, typing, timekeeping, record management, correspondence and filing services for higher-level supervisors.

Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess 4 years of education above high school.

Combination: Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience.

Typing Proficiency Requirement: Must be able to type at least 40 words per minute.

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.