Secretary (OA)

About this role

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/02/2026. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-4 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as: Organizing and maintaining office filing system; Securing sensitive and critical files both electronically and in paper files.

Reviewing and compiling data. Using computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. Preparing and developing materials for formal letters, memorandum, and reports; Responsible for correct grammar, spelling, and format. NOTE: We will not make assumptions when reviewing applications. Please see the Required Documents section of the announcement for resume requirements. Your experience must be fully documented in your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week to receive proper evaluation.

If any positions held are federal positions, you MUST indicate which GS level you held in the position(s). OR EDUCATION: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 4 years of education above high school. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR COMBINATION: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level.

You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond 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. Skill Requirement: In addition to meeting experience or education requirements, applicants for this position must show possession of the following skills, as appropriate.