Program Assistant (Oa) Jobs

Summary

As a Program Assistant (OA) at the GS-0303-6, you will be part of Washington Field Office, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If selected, you will be responsible for processing information about the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Program, and performing a variety of other administrative tasks to support the ADR Program.

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This job is open to

• The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Duties

• Composes correspondence and other similar documents in draft form and prepares formatted replies as necessary for the signature of the coordinator, Director or designated staff.
• Receives and maintains a log of incoming correspondence. Prioritizes the mail and routes it to the appropriate staff member for action.
• Performs a variety of duties such as researching data, reviewing and organizing materials, compiling files, extracting facts from reports and collecting relevant information from internal and external sources.
• Types a variety of materials such as office reports, memoranda and letters using office automation equipment.
• Maintains a master calendar of ADR activities, including mediations and other events relating to the mediation program. Receives visitors and telephone call to the office and refers to the appropriate staff member.
• Provides customer service support related to the invitation and scheduling of parties to participate in the mediation program, including generating necessary confirmation letters, notices and reports.

Requirements Conditions of Employment

• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• Must be able to type 40 words per minute.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

Qualifications

For the GS-6: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service performing such duties as gathering, acquiring, and developing resource materials and other information to support the program mission of an organization, providing information to organizational staff, compiling reports on research conducted, and maintaining administrative records. Receiving and processing documents and data/statistical information in accordance with established procedures; reviewing documents and reports for completeness and entering information into an automated tracking system; or performing database file searches.

Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date specified in the vacancy announcement.

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.

Education

No educational requirements

Additional Information

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

This is a bargaining unit position: National Council of EEOC Locals, No. 216 Representing BUS code 1125

To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees.

You will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across EEOC.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, please refer to the agency contact information.

If you are a veteran and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility.

If you are a veteran and you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference (see https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans-preference/#content ).

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see: https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration )

All employees of the Federal government are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations including the Standards of Ethical Conduct that govern activities with outside organizations and reporting financial holdings. This position may require the incumbent to complete a confidential financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits .

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