Job Listing: Administrative Clerk (OA), GG-0303-04, CENSUS-D-CH

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 few vacancies - Detroit Metro Area, MI This vacancy is for a few Administrative Clerk (OA), GG-0303-04,
positions in the Detroit Regional Office in Detroit, MI.

The work schedule for this position is Mixed Tour. With a Mixed-
Tour work schedule, an employee may be changed between full time,
part-time, and intermittent work schedules to accommodate
fluctuating workloads and is subject to a signed agreement.
Applications under this vacancy announcement will be considered under
external competitive procedures only.
face="arial"color="red"size="2">This vacancy is also being
advertised under merit promotion procedures as Detroit RO-2008-0041.
(Click here if
you cannot find this vacancy in USAJOBS) Each announcement
requires a separate application using the Census Bureau's on-line
application system by logging into http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and
clicking on "Search Jobs." Merit promotion procedures apply to
current or previous Federal employees in the competitive service who
are eligible for transfer, promotion, reassignment, or reinstatement.
This MAY also apply to applicants seeking consideration through a
special appointing authority such as VRA, VEOA, Schedule A,
etc. Please read the vacancy announcement to
determine who may apply.

Duty Location: Detroit Regional Office
Detroit, MI

Promotion Potential: GG-05

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Come join the Census Team, where every one counts. The Census Bureau
produces quality data that helps Americans better understand our
country - its population, resources, economy, society and culture.
We offer competitive salaries, flexible hours and work arrangements,
developmental opportunities, recognition for a job well done, a
variety of benefits and health insurance plans, and a host of other
employment incentives. If working in an environment that values your
individuality and diversity and allows you to innovate, engage in
problem solving, and achieve your professional goals appeals to you,
then the Census Bureau is the place for you. Come join the Census
Team and be responsible for contributing to the fabric of our
nation - where every one counts.

Major Duties

Incumbent provides administrative support for the regional office's
payroll, finance, personnel and general administrative functions;
including auditing payrolls, assuring validity and accuracy of
payroll reimbursement claims. Keys a variety of payroll documents;
reviews and verifies printouts and takes appropriate action; reviews
work hours to ensure employees meet set tours-of-duty. Prepares
security investigation forms, including fingerprint charts, and
issues and controls identification badges. Maintains administrative
and correspondence files, employee performance files, payroll files,
and various technical manuals. Order supplies. Operates mail meter
ensuring correct postage is applied to outgoing mail. Manages
incoming and outgoing shipping and receiving. Answers the telephone
and handles both routine and technical inquiries regarding employee
benefits, leave, payroll, hours of work, as well as general Census
survey information. Assists with procurement requests. Types
administrative forms and letters.

How to Apply

Application under this announcement requires the applicant to
complete and submit a specially designed USAJOBS application. The
submission of anything other than the USAJOBS application will
result in your application not being considered under this
announcement.
If you do not create a resume in USAJOBS, or if the resume is
incomplete, then your application will not be considered under this
announcement.
Questions that require a narrative response, please give a complete
and detailed answer. Do not enter "Refer to Resume" or copy and
paste your resume to explain your answer.
Applications and faxes MUST be received by 11:59 PM EASTERN STANDARD
TIME of the vacancy closing date.
You may be directed to fax specific documentation to verify
information about your civil service status, your education, your
CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, your veteran's preference and/or other
information. Please fax with the appropriate cover sheet using the
fax number listed on the fax cover sheet. The requested documents
MUST be received by the closing date of this announcement. Each
document must be dialed and faxed in separately as each sheet
includes an identification number, which ensures your document is
processed correctly.
You may FAX documents at any time during the open period of a
vacancy announcement by going to http://www.usajobs.opm.gov:
1) Log into MyUSAJOBS
2) Click on "Applications"
3) Locate the vacancy you applied to
4) Under "Application Status" column, click on "More
Information". This will take you from Recruitment-One-Stop (ROS)
to the Department of Commerce site (this will take a few seconds,
please be patient).
5) Select "View/Generate Fax Cover Sheets" and click "Continue"
6) Select type of document to be faxed
7) Click on "Print Cover Sheet" to print fax cover sheet
8) Once the cover sheet has printed click button "Return to
ROS" to bring you back to the USAJOBS site. You can then logout.


Required Documents:
Applicants applying to this vacancy should follow the fax
instructions in this vacancy. Do not use the USAJOBS Upload feature
to submit ANY documents!
CTAP/ICTAP applicants MUST fax by the closing date:
a. a copy of their specific RIF notice, written notice of their
expected separation or other documentation of priority consideration
status, AND
b. a copy of their latest SF-50 noting current position, grade
level, tenure, duty location, AND
c. a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, AND
d. any documentation from their agency to show their current
promotion potential.
Please use the fax number on the appropriate cover sheet. Refer to
the Additional Information section for more information on
CTAP/ICTAP.
Transcripts: You must submit a copy of your undergraduate/graduate
transcript(s) if the announcement specifies education as part of the
basic entry requirements, if you are qualifying based on substitution
of education for experience, and/or if you are qualifying based on
superior academic achievement. Transcripts must show course number,
title, grade, type (semester/quarter), and number of credit hours.
Applicants selected for the position will be required to provide
official transcripts.
To receive credit for education completed in foreign colleges or
universities, you must show proof that such education has been
evaluated and has shown to be equivalent to education received in an
accredited educational institution in the United States.
10-Point Veteran's Preference: To receive 10-point veteran's
preference for a service-connected disability you must submit an SF-
15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and documentary
proof from the appropriate branch of the Armed Forces or the
Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as a copy of your DD-214.
You must use the current version of the SF-15 form (revised December
2004). Previous editions are not usable.
Applicants claiming 10-point preference who do not submit the
required documentation will receive 5-point veteran's preference if
they meet the basic veteran's preference requirements and submit the
appropriate proof of military service.
5-Point Veteran's Preference: To receive 5-point veteran's
preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214. The DD-214 must
state the Disposition of Discharge (charater of service). To receive
preference if your service began after October 15, 1976, you must
have: a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal with an honorable
discharge OR served on active duty during the Gulf War from August
2, 1990 - January 2, 1992, or for more than 180 consecutive days,
other than for training, any part of which occurred during the
period beginning September 11,2001, and ending on the date
prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law as the last day of
Operation Iraqi Freedom under the following conditions: honorable
discharge, served a minimum of 2 years on active duty, or if a
Reservist, served the full period for which called to active duty
(Reservists must include appropriate documentation).
Applicants on Active Duty: Applicants on active duty claiming either
5-point or 10-point preference must show on their application that
they have met the requirements for preference as outlined above and
must submit appropriate proof and documentation at time of
appointment.
If claiming 5 point veterans' preference, a DD-214 must be submitted
and received by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If
claiming 10 point veterans' preference, a DD-214, SF-15 (version
dated December 2004), and supporting documentation must be submitted
and received by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. The
DD-214 must state the Disposition of Discharge (Character of
Service). Please fax the appropriate cover sheet and a legible copy
of the corresponding document. Please refer to the fax cover sheet
for the fax number. Each document must be dialed and faxed in
separately as each sheet includes an identification number, which
ensures your document is processed correctly.
For the new definition of a veteran consistent with
Public Law 109-163, signed by the President on January 6, 2006,
please visit Vet Guide at
http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp


Contact Information:
Delegated Examining Unit

Phone: 301-763-3705

Fax: 000-000-0000

Email: catherine.r.hayes@census.gov


Or write:
U.S. Department of Commerce
4600 Silver Hill Road
Room 2K038D
Washington, DC 20233

Fax: 000-000-0000


What To Expect Next:
Applicants will receive notice that their application has been
received. Applicants can check the status of their application by
accessing USAJOBS, Applicant Site at http://usajobs.opm.gov and
clicking "My USAJOBS". You will need to login and then click
on "Track your online job application".