SummaryThis vacancy is for a Clerk (OA) position for the US. Census Bureau, Chicago Regional Office. Reporting to in one of the following Special Census Offices (SCO) locations:
Waukee, IA
Norwalk, IA
Pleasant Hill, IA
Bondurant, IA
Ankney. IA
This Announcement may be used to fill other Clerk, GS-0303-04/05, FPL-05 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates03/19/2024 to 06/19/2024Salary$35,373 - $51,446 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 4 - 5Locationsfew vacancies in the following locations:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredNot requiredRelocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typeTemporary -Work scheduleFull-time -ServiceCompetitivePromotion potential5Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processAnnouncement number24-CHI RO-12351925-DE-KLControl number782427900This job is open toClarification from the agencyAll qualified United States citizens.Duties
Performs incidental typing of transmittals, letters, office records, forms, and other documents.
Performs administrative activities and assisting other staff members.
Reviews payroll timesheets submitted and keys time and attendance data
Maintains personnel files and records, manuals, and instruction books.
RequirementsConditions of Employment
U.S. citizen.
Suitable for Federal employment.
Registered for Selective Service if applicable. (www.sss.gov)
This is a Temporary Appointment; initial appointment is not to exceed 1 year. This appointment may be extended an additional year(s) at management’s discretion.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
The work schedule for this position is Mixed Tour. With a Mixed Tour work schedule, an employee may be changed between full-time, part-time and intermittent work schedules to accommodate fluctuating workloads and is subject to a signed agreement.
QualificationsApplicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.Minimum Qualification Requirement:To be minimally qualified for this position you MUST have a typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute with three or fewer errors in a five-minute writing sample.ANDSpecialized Experience:For the GS-04, you must have one year of General Experience. General Experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.OR2 years education above high school.For the GS-05, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-04 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes performing administrative activities and assisting other staff members; using an automated personnel and payroll system; working with customers, disseminating phone calls to appropriate staff members; working with difficult customers in a professional manner; using computers for word processing, databases and automated systems for programmatic information, action item tracking, and document control; using office machinery such as printers, scanners, fax machines, copiers, etc.OR4 years education above high school.Note: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels and positions for which both education and experience are acceptable.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.Additional informationThe following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. (GS-11 or below)The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to apply up to the closing date of the announcement. The announcement will be used to fill anticipated vacancies across multiple locations. Selections may be made from certificates issued up to 3 months after the 1st cut-off date listed below. Contingent upon funding and space requirements, one or more vacancies may be filled at the locations listed in this announcement as they become available.Applicants need to apply and/or update their applications by 11:59 pm ET at the close of each of the following cutoff dates to be considered: 4/1/2024, 5/19/2024, 6/19/2024. This announcement may be amended to include additional cut-off dates within the 3-month period if needed, not later than 10 days prior to the additional cut-off date or the final selection date.
