Office Automation Assistant - U.S. Coast Guard

Proficiency Requirements: Applicants MUST have a typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute with 3 or fewer errors based on a five-minute sample. Applicants may meet these requirements by passing the appropriate performance test, presenting a certificate of proficiency from a school or other organization authorized to issue such certificates by the Office of Personnel Management local office, or by self-certifying their proficiency. Performance test results and certificates of proficiency are acceptable for 3 years. Applicants may meet the typing requirement by answering Yes to the typing ability question in the online job assessment. To qualify at the GS-07 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Processing procedures and functions for several varieties of software and/or advanced software functions to produce a wide range of documents to enhance productivity or meet the needs of complex formats. Knowledge of the the rules and procedures for maintaining and processing reports; the software functions to produce a wide range of documents in complex formats using graphics or tables within text. Editing to reformat and revise existing databases or spreadsheets; office automation systems, software and functions; grammar, spelling, punctuation; forms, formats, terminology. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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, religious, 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. You will serve as an Office Automation Assistant and be responsible for a variety of office automation and clerical work using any combination of word processing, database management, spreadsheet and electronic mail software. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Performs review of maintenance procedure card (MPC) and enters data into the asset computerized maintenance system (ACMS) and the asset logistics management information system (ALMIS). Maintains aircraft logbooks, files, tech library and other aircraft records in accordance with appropriate Coast Guard instructions. Creates, edits, assembles and/or copies a variety of standard documents, using prescribed formats. Transcribes a variety of correspondence and reports from handwritten or typed drafts into proper format, and using knowledge of correct spelling, grammar, capitalization and punctuation. Uses graphics software to provide symbols, charts and graphs for presentation to other personnel. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information