Secretary (Office Automation)

About this role

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS 5 grade level in the Federal Service 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 filled. Specialized experience includes: performing a variety of secretarial responsibilities that involve office planning, correspondence control, screening calls and visitors and resolving issues; managing leadership calendar, coordinating meetings, conferences, and events and making travel arrangements; preparing agendas and taking meeting minutes; utilizing various types of office equipment, and computer software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint to prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, etc.; and training personnel on administrative functions.

AND TYPING PROFICIENCY: This position requires the skills of a qualified typist. In addition to meeting the experience and/or education requirements, you 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; religions; 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. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

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