Office Automation Assistant

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This vacancy is for a GS-0326-7, Office Automation Assistant located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, USCG AIR STATION ELIZABETH CITY in ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina. 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. Knowledge of the Coast Guard ACMS software and application is highly desirable Knowledge of 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; Coast Guard forms, formats, terminology; subject-matter content of the materials being processed. The skills of a fully qualified typist are required. 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 can not 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.

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