Job Listing: Clerk

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 1 vacancy - Upper Eastern Shore, MD

The incumbent  performs a few simple office assistant duties under the direction of the supervisor within  their assigned office, such as opening and distributing the office mail, making copies of materials, sending faxes, answering telephones and taking messages. 

WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATION VIA EMAIL.

Major Duties

The incumbent  performs a few simple office assistant duties under the direction of the supervisor within  their assigned office, such as opening and distributing the office mail, making copies of materials, sending faxes, answering telephones and taking messages.  Incumbent will greet visitors, employees and their representatives displaying tact and courtesy in all situations.  He/She will screen and refer calls to the appropriate staff members.  The incumbent may also assist with tracking and distribution of mail to insure timely routing to appropriate offices.

How to Apply

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

We encourage you to use the USAJOBS resume builder to speed the application process. If you are not applying on line, be sure your application includes the following: A resume or an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612) or any other format. Although we do not require a specific format, certain information is required to determine if you are qualified.

If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) and a copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal.

You should address the rating factors listed under Basis of Rating above on VAF 4676a, 'Employee Supplemental Qualifications Statement', or “bond paper.  Your application must be received by the closing date of the announcement, and you have an additional seven days to submit your responses to the rating factors (KSAs).  However, you are strongly encourage you to submit all documents together as one package to ensure that full consideration is received.

  SF-171 - Application for Federal Employment; or

OF-612 - Optional Application for Federal Employment; orOF-306 - Declaration of Federal Employment.  You must complete this form to determine your acceptability for Federal

Direct Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer: It is a policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs to require new employees to receive Federal wage and salary payment through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.  On the first day of duty, new employees must bring their Social Security Card/Number, photographic identification card, and information regarding their financial institution.

All application materials will become the property of the Human Resources Management Service and will not be returned, used for other positions, or duplicated once submitted.

If selected, you must:

- Be eligible for a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential,

- Have a successfully adjudicated background investigation appropriate to the position, and

- Maintain PIV Credential eligibility during your employment

In accordance with 18 U.S.C. 1719, use of postage-paid government agency envelopes to file job applications is a violation of Federal law and regulation.  Applications mailed in postage-paid government envelopes and sent by Federal agency special courier services will not be considered.

Qualified applications will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The Department of Veterans Affairs encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on request for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Contact Information:
Michael Pearson

Phone: 410-642-2411ext 5202

Fax: 410-642-1715

Email: michael.pearson@va.gov


Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
P O Box 1045
Bldg. 11H, Room 103
Perry Point, MD 21902

US

Fax: 410-642-1715


What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.