Program Assistant (Office Automation)

U.S. Department of the Treasury

2d ago

Job
Full-time
Junior Level
Washington
11d left

AI generated summary

You must have 1 year of specialized experience at GS-06, meet TIG, complete 90 days of federal service, provide transcripts, and show foreign education equivalence if applicable.
You will conduct research, assist with projects, compile reports, prepare presentations, manage communications, and ensure timely follow-up on action items and administrative matters.

Requirements

A 1-year probationary period is required (unless already completed).
Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement
In Addition To Meeting The Basic Requirement Above, To Qualify For This Position You Must Also Meet The Qualification Requirements Listed Below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-7 LEVEL: You must have one year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-06) in the Federal government. Specialized experience is experience that is directly related to the work of this position and has provided you with the competencies required for successful job performance. Examples of qualifying experience include experience identifying problems and probable causes for solutions; researching and gathering pertinent statistics or information, reports findings to a higher level employees and may recommend corrective action for aspects of a program or function; experience revising procedures and controls; drafting memoranda, preliminary reports, and charts showing findings or recommendations; using word processing, database and spreadsheet software to prepare documents and to enter, revise, manipulate, sort, calculate, store and retrieve data.
MEET TIME IN GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT: You must meet applicable TIG requirements to be considered eligible. To meet TIG for positions above the GS-05 grade level, you must have served at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade (or equivalent) in the normal line of progression for the position you are applying to. Advancement to positions up to GS-05 is permitted if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade held within the preceding 52 weeks.
TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens".
A copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If the position has specific education requirements and you currently hold, or have previously held, a position in the same job series with the IRS, there is no need to submit a transcript or equivalent at this time. Applicants are encouraged, but are not required, to submit an SF-50 documenting experience in a specific series. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Responsibilities

Conducts research for and assists the manager on a variety of issues and special projects. Identifies potential and actual problems and probable causes; researches specific issues, gathers pertinent statistics or information, reports findings and may recommend corrective action for the full scope of a program or function.
Participates in staff meetings for the purpose of determining action items and ensuring that controls are established for these items.
Secures information, develops and compiles miscellaneous, recurring and special reports and studies. Compiles data for various financial reports, including securing input from staff and other TE/GE offices. Prepares backup data, recommends improvements and coordinates the compilation and preparation of reports involving more than one area.
Prepares and consolidates executive level presentation materials (reports, charts and graphs) for the manager. Serves as the main point of contact and furnishes information in administrative matters such as suggestions, reports, program schedules, staffing pattern evaluations, travel schedules, correspondence, management documents and similar substantive matters.
Receives and analyzes all incoming communications, reports and instructions. Personally handles items of an administrative nature and forwards balance to appropriate personnel with required background material. Maintains suspense records on incoming/outgoing action documents and follows up on work in progress to ensure timely reply or action.

FAQs

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for this position is $49,726 - $73,499 per year.

What are the primary duties of the Program Assistant (Office Automation)?

The primary duties include conducting research, assisting the manager with various issues and special projects, compiling reports, preparing executive-level presentations, and managing incoming communications.

Who can apply for this position?

This position is open to current federal employees of the agency, those in the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP), and employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Is there a probationary period for this position?

Yes, a 1-year probationary period is required unless it has already been completed.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in the federal government, which includes problem identification and research, report preparation, and the use of office software.

Are relocation expenses reimbursed for this position?

No, relocation expenses are not reimbursed for this position.

What is the work schedule for this position?

The work schedule is full-time, with day shifts starting and stopping between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Is this position eligible for telework?

Yes, the position is telework eligible, determined by agency policy.

What document is required if the position has a specific education requirement?

A copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement.

How will applicants be evaluated for this position?

Applicants will be evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, education, responses to the online questions, and any performance appraisal documentation submitted.

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