Job Listing: Admin Clerk (OA)/Admin Tech (OA), GG-0303-04/05, CENSUS-D-CH

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 few vacancies - Seattle, WA This vacancy announcement is for a FEW Administrative Clerk (OA), GG-
0303-04 or Administrative Technician (OA), GG-0303-05, positions in
the Seattle Regional Office, Seattle, WA.

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 SEATTLE RO-2008-
0029. (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.

Promotion Potential: GG-05
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
This position is in the competitive service.

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 and 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.
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts
or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless
otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2)
you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester,
year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by
the closing date of the announcement.
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.
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 more information on Veterans' Preference including 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/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".