Administrative Support Assistant
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Department of Agriculture
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. FOR THE GS-6 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-5 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Performing administrative processes for an office (e.g., purchasing, supply management, personnel administration, data processing, files management, etc.). Using/creating word processing documents, spreadsheets, and database systems in order to compile information and produce tables, charts, and reports. Making travel reservations and arrangements, preparing travel authorizations and travel vouchers using online travel systems, reviewing and resolving errors in travel vouchers. Maintaining records of attendance, leave and overtime authorized by supervisors, and advising and assisting employees, supervisors and managers in the completion of Time and Attendance. Purchasing routine and specialized supplies, equipment or services using established procurement methods. This includes reviewing and evaluating proposals and quotes, performing price analysis, and serving as point of contact for state contract holders. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Administrative Support Assistant Serves in the State Plant Health Director (SPHD) office, assisting the state by performing and coordinating a variety of support work to include budget and fiscal, travel, procurement and supply, property, personnel, data processing, program record-keeping, and miscellaneous administrative duties.