Job Title: Office Automaton Clerk/Assistant

Job Title: Office Automaton Clerk/Assistant
Department: Department Of The Air Force
Agency: Department of the Air Force
Job Announcement Number: AFPC-313599-GS-0326-1/4-SUM


SALARY RANGE: 17,803.00 - 31,871.00 USD /year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, March 01, 2010 to Tuesday, August 31, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0326-01/04
POSITION INFORMATION: Multiple SchedulesSummer NTE Summer
DUTY LOCATIONS: Multiple duty locations - click here for more info
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Student Program Eligibles


JOB SUMMARY:
The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win…in air, space and cyberspace.




To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.




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********THIS IS A STANDING REGISTER FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT********



WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED CONTINUED: Students (STEP); Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA); 30% Disabled Veteran; Reinstatement; and Appointment Of Certain Military Spouses Eligibles ONLY. For Detailed Information On These Eligibilities See The Listing Under The "Qualifications" Tab Of This Announcement.



This Is A Standing Register For ANTICIPATED Vacancies. There May Or May Not Be Positions Which Become Available. Applicants May Be Referred For Consideration As Vacancies Occur And Based On The Eligibility Claimed At The Time Of Application And When A Certificate Is Issued.




KEY REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. Citizenship Required
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid
This announcement is to fill anticipated Summer Positions Only
These are temporary summer positions with various not to exceed dates
Incumbent may be extended without further competition
Salary range encompasses GS-01 thru GS-04 and does not include locality





Back to top Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:


Few vacancies - Randolph AFB, TX; Few vacancies - Lackland AFB, TX; Few vacancies - Holloman AFB, NM; Few vacancies - Westover AFB, MA; Few vacancies - Andrews AFB, MD; Few vacancies - Maxwell AFB, AL; Few vacancies - Hickam AFB, HI; Few vacancies - Langley AFB, VA; Few vacancies - Minot AFB, ND




Answers the telephone and refers callers/visitors to appropriate personnel based on specific name or functional area request.
Picks up, received, opens, sorts, and distributes mail to appropriate individuals following specific instructions.
Prepares and maintains office records of various types.
Sorts, codes, and files documents using an established filing system and obtain information from files as requested.
Dispose of office records/files in accordance with established regulations and procedures.
Perform routine, miscellaneous clerical work.
Use office automaton software to perform basic functions such as word processing.



Back to top Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
THE FOLLOWING ARE EXTERNAL ELIGIBILITIES FOR NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS BEING CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. If you do not have at least one of these eligibilities you will be found ineligible. Please ensure you submit the required documents to substantiate your eligibility for these non-competitive appointments.

Student Temporary Employment Program: http://www.usajobs.gov/STUDENTS.asp
30% Disabled Veterans: http://www.usajobs.gov/EI4.asp
Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA): http://www.usajobs.gov/EI4.asp
Reinstatement: http://www.usajobs.gov/EI2.asp
Appointment of Certain Military Spouses: http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr;sid=27b4bab5b92426bfe552ec3d1b299d7e;rgn=div2;view=text;node=20090812%3A1.2;idno=5;cc=ecfr;start=1;size=25
**AFPC is not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or fail to list**

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

GS-01

US citizenship of legal age to work in the state you live and willing and able to successfully perform the duties of the position.



GS-02

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have at least three (3) months of general experience (general experience such as administrative, technical, clerical, military, or other work that involved following written procedures, rules, or regulations in contact with coworkers, supervisors, or members of the public to provide a service, respond to inquiries, or obtain information.)



-OR-



EDUCATION: Completion of high school or equivalent. NOTE: You must submit school documentation verifying completion of high school or equivalent.



GS-03

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have at least six (6) months of general experience (general experience such as administrative, technical, clerical, military, or other work that involved following written procedures, rules, or regulations in contact with coworkers, supervisors, or members of the public to provide a service, respond to inquiries, or obtain information.)



-OR-



EDUCATION: Must have one (1) year of education above the high school level. This education must have been successfully completed above the high school level. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.



-OR-



COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.



GS-04

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one (1) year of general experience (general experience such as administrative, technical, clerical, military, or other work that involved following written procedures, rules, or regulations in contact with coworkers, supervisors, or members of the public to provide a service, respond to inquiries, or obtain information.)



-OR-



EDUCATION: Must have two (2) years of education above the high school level. This education must have been successfully completed above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.



-OR-



COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Ability to communicate effectively orally, using tact and courtesy.

2. Knowledge of common clerical practices and office routines.

3. Knowledge of filing systems and procedures and the subject matter content of the materials being processed.

4. Knowledge of basic rules of grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation, and of standard abbreviations.

5. Skill of a qualified typist is required. A minimum of 40 wpm proficiency is required.

6. Knowledge of advanced office automation software to use several types of software for various office needs.

7. Skill in operating an electronic typewriter, word processor, microcomputer, or computer terminal, and related equipment, using a standard typewriter style keyboard with function keys to produce work.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE : Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.



ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated, unofficial transcripts on college letterhead are acceptable. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.



Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications, particularly positions with a positive education requirement. Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.



SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements. You must show proof that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Your latest resume will be used to determine qualifications as vacancies occur.



HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:


NOTE: If a certificate is issued and you failed to provide required documents to validate your eligibility (e.g., STEP, VRA, etc.) and substantiate your qualifications (resume with work experience and school documents with current status and courses completed, if applicable) you will be found not qualified and not referred. It is recommended that you submit all required documents at the time of your application.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. Your resume must reflect the experience identified on the questionnaire. The Human Resource Specialist uses your responses to the occupational questionnaire, along with your resume and supporting documentation, to determine if you meet regulatory eligibilities and appointment authorities listed in this vacancy announcement. AFPC is not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those that you fail to list.

If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.




Back to top Benefits and Other Info


BENEFITS:
This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp





OTHER INFORMATION:
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans’ preference see http://www.usajobs.gov/veteranscenter



Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov ).



Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. For more information on this policy please go to http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf






Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.





TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER THESE PROCEDURES, YOU MUST SUBMIT CERTAIN FORMS. PLEASE SEE THE "HOW TO APPLY - REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" SECTION FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON THOSE FORMS.




Back to top How To Apply


HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Résumé
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)

The complete Application Package must be submitted by the time a certificate is issued or you will not be referred due to missing documents or ineligibility if your application does not have documentation to support the eligibility you claim.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID KP313599. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire

2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.



REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE DATE A CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED. IF A REQUEST TO FILL A VACANCY IS RECEIVED AND A CERTIFICATE ISSUED AND YOUR APPLICATION DOES NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, YOU WILL NOT BE REFERRED FOR CONSIDERATION:

Online Application (Questionnaire)
Resume
Transcripts, if qualifying based on education.
STEP - Any document that substantiates your status as a current and continuing student, e.g., registration or acceptance letter, letter from school counselor, current report card, etc.
Reinstatement - Most recent SF50 or the SF50 reflecting Career/Career-Conditional Tenure in the Competitive Service
VRA - DD 214 (any copy--unaltered) but it MUST include Character of Service (if currently Active Duty you may submit a Statement of Service or Proof of Service letter; however, that statement MUST include Character of Service).
30% Disabled Veteran - DD 214 (any copy--unaltered) but it MUST include Character of Service (if currently Active Duty you may submit a Statement of Service or Proof of Service letter; however, that statement MUST include Character of Service) AND the VA Disability Letter (with percentage of disability) OR document of disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces which reflects a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more.
Appointment of Certain Military Spouses – You must include a copy of your spouse's PCS orders, or VA disability rating, and/or Death Certificate and Marriage license, as applicable. Click this link for detailed requirements/information: http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr;sid=27b4bab5b92426bfe552ec3d1b299d7e;rgn=div2;view=text;node=20090812%3A1.2;idno=5;cc=ecfr;start=1;size=25
If you are faxing any documents, always use the official cover sheet which you may print using this link, http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf . The fax number is 478-757-3144

All supporting documentation must be submitted at the time of self-nomination or applicants may receive an ineligible rating.

COMPLETE APPLICATIONS, INCLUDING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDER FOR REFERRAL. IF ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION IS NOT RECEIVED WHEN A CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED YOUR APPLICATION MAY NOT BE REFERRED TO THE HIRING MANAGER.



AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
AFPC RSC
Phone: (800)525-0102
TDD: 800-382-0893
Email: CALL.US@1800.525-0102 Agency Information:
Air Force Personnel Center
OR TDD WITHIN SAN ANTONIO AREA 565-2276
PLEASE FAX TO 478-757-3144
DO NOT MAIL OR EMAIL CALL ONLY, TX 11111



WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
When a request to fill a vacancy is received, your application will be evaluated and if referred, you will receive a notice of referral. Please note: you will not receive any notices for Standing Register announcements other than acknowledgement, notice of rating, and referral notices should your application be referred to a Selecting Official for consideration. Non-referral notices are not issued for Standing Register vacancies.