This position is located in a Field District Office, Food and Drug Administration. The incumbent will utilize a diversity of work experience, training, skills, and knowledge to provide continuing responsibility for projects, questions or responsibilities that arise within an area of program or functional specialty. In performing the duties assigned to this position, the incumbent may occasionally be required to travel within the District’s servicing areas.

MAJOR DUTIES:

The incumbent serves as a Consumer Safety Technician, and will:

* Develop, compile, interpret, monitor and evaluate information from various sources and take appropriate action or make recommendations.

* Use a variety of office automation software to prepare reports, spreadsheets, and other documents;

* Conduct simple studies of administrative tasks to identify deficiencies and make recommendations for improvements;

* Manage time and attendance records, as well as an office calendar; and

* Respond to questions regarding administrative policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Proficiency Requirements in Typing

Applicants for this position must meet the requirements below:

A. Be a qualified typist with a minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute (based on a 5-minute sample with fewer than 3 errors);

AND

Have experience or training using various types of computer software applications such as word processing, database management, electronic spreadsheet, electronic mail, and electronic calendar. [Note: Your resume must clearly show you have experience or completed training in using office automation systems.]

To demonstrate that you meet the typing requirement, you may either submit a certificate of proficiency attesting to your typing skills, or you may self-certify yourself. To self-certify, your resume must show your typing speed.

Note: Applicants who self-certify themselves may have their claimed typing proficiency evaluated at the time of appointment consideration. If they are unable to pass a performance test demonstrating possession of the minimum proficiency requirements at that time, they will not be appointed.

AND

GS-5 Qualifications: You must meet one of the following:

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 level in the Federal service performing clerical/administrative duties which involved: receiving visitors/phone calls, directing caller to appropriate staff; maintaining files; maintaining policies/procedures/documents for ready reference; maintaining office supplies; arranging equipment repair, and/or office moves; performing travel-related duties; reconciling leave/overtime or similar related duties.

OR

B. I have completed four years of education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite at an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.

OR

C. I have a combination of specialized experience described in letter A above and post high school education described in letter B above in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) that totals at least one year. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience.

GS-6 Qualifications:

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 level in the Federal service performing clerical/administrative duties which involved: compiling information; searching files, HR, security, travel, training, files management, budget, supplies and inventory, property accountability, or space management; developing/implementing office procedures, maintaining employee records, performance appraisals, job descriptions, etc.

GS-7 Qualifications:

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-6 level in the Federal service performing clerical/administrative duties which involved: performing a variety of administrative assignments including: managing key staff activities; coordinating large meetings; providing complex information to customers; researching data for complex correspondence and reports on variety of administrative matters.

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