Location: Indiana
Description:
- Identify the workflow, equipment and space capacity required for new Kit Assembly Areas;
- Insure materials and supplies are available for assembly;
- Coordinate work activities closely with other Assembly Units;
- Instruct clerks in proper procedures, work methods, time limitations for completing phases of kit assembly;
- Prepare appropriate forms, records, logs, tallies, schedule changes;
- Advise supervisor of action taken and/or problems encountered.
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Job family (Series)
0303 Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant
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Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and suitable for Federal employment.
- If resume is incomplete, applicant may not be considered for this vacancy.
- Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Physical Demands: The work may involve: sedentary or more active work; frequent walking, bending, and stooping may be required; frequent lifting/pushing of objects weighing up to 35 pounds and occasional lifting/pushing of objects over 35 pounds; extended periods of repetitive motion at a constant speed; and extended periods of standing depending upon Branch/unit assignment.
Work Environment: Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The work usually involves moderate risks and discomfort which require special safety precautions while operating and working around the lines and equipment, e.g., paper cuts, paper dusts, machine/forklift noise, various odors, and sometimes subdued lighting.Candidates must clear the fingerprint process and initiate the required background investigation prior to final selection.
A one-year trial period may be required.
Qualifications
You qualify at the grade 05 level if you possess one year of specialized experience that equips you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This experience must have been equivalent to at least the grade 04 level to meet the qualification requirements in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is organizing documents to a prescribed list; sorting and boxing forms for distribution/shipment; preparing forms, records, logs, tallies; and maintaining quality standards.
Education Substitution: Successful completion of 4 full years of study above the high school level in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, college, or university may be substituted for the required experience. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements at grade GG-5.
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
Qualification requirements contained in this job opportunity announcement are based on U.S. Office of Personnel Management Qualification (OPM) Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on OPM’s website at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications .Note to current NPC employees:
If you are a current NPC employee and are selected from this announcement, this selection will change your type of appointment to a Term Appointment. At the end of this Term Appointment, your employment with NPC will end. You will be required to re-compete for any permanent positions. In some cases, you may be eligible for reinstatement. Applying for Reinstatement may allow former federal employees to reenter the Federal competitive service workforce without competing with the general public.Education
Additional information
The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that do not fall under competitive examining procedures; however, they may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.
- VRA
- VEOA
- 30% or more disabled veteran
- Persons with disabilities
- CTAP
- ICTAP
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining a rating of at least 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management’s Career Transition Resources website at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap .
CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:- A copy of your Reduction In Force (RIF) separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice of eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice);
- A copy of your latest SF-50 ?Notification of Personnel Action?, – noting current position, grade/band level, and duty location;
- A copy of your last performance appraisal including rating; and
- Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
- A copy of your Reduction In Force (RIF) separation notice; notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a work-related compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement.
- A copy of your SF-50 ?Notification of Personnel Action?, documenting your RIF separation, noting your position, grade/band level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.;
- A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
- Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
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, notify the Human Resources Branch. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Branch via the Federal Relay Service, 1-812-218-3610.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor.
Employees who receive a buyout and subsequently return to positions in a Federal agency within 5 years after the date of separation on which the payment is based, whether by reemployment or contracts for personal service, are generally obligated to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid it before the individual’s first day of reemployment.How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume, optional cover letter, supporting documentation, and dates of employment (mm/dd/yy) on the resume to determine if you meet the qualifications for the position. If you meet the qualifications stated in the job opportunity announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions) that you completed as part of the application and place you in one of three pre-defined categories. These categories are ?gold?, ?silver?, and ?bronze?. Your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire or your score will be lowered. The best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
How applicants will be evaluated for preference eligibility: Within each category, those entitled to veterans’ preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed. Preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category (gold).
The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; do not provide a separate written response:
- Ability to lead personnel by providing guidance, training and instructions; reviewing and reporting work status and project completion.
- Experience in production assembly environment leading work of employees with changing conditions and deadlines.
- Skill in communicating (oral and written) with various levels of management, co-workers, administrative personnel, etc. to gain cooperation and knowledge to attain goals and objectives.
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Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Other
Drug test required
No
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Required Documents
Required Documents
A complete application consists of the following:
Resume showing relevant experience, optional cover letter, and the online questionnaire. Your resume must indicate country of citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume should also list your educational and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week, annual salary, and specify the job duties related to the advertised position. For work in the Federal service, include the grade level of the position(s). Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the occupational questionnaire.
Veterans’ Preference documentation, if applicable. Indicate on resume the type of veterans’ preference claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service to validate claim of veterans? preference and, if applicable, VA letter). If a compensable veteran is selected, an SF-15 will be required prior to appointment. Active duty service members must submit certification from the armed forces that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, go to: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx . For a fillable copy of the SF-15, go to: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf .
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation , if applicable. See the “Other Information” section.
Education: If using education substitution, a combination of experience and education, or the position requires higher education, you must submit a transcript (official or unofficial) or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. Refer to http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp for more information.
You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education?s website – http://www.ed.gov/international/usnei/us/workrecog.doc . You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation will result in lost consideration.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Benefits
Benefits
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. Learn more about federal benefits .
The U.S. Census Bureau offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the benefits offered to most Federal employees at https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/benefits/
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Duties
Summary
Applications under this job opportunity announcement will be considered under external competitive procedures only. This vacancy is also being advertised under merit promotion procedures as NPC-2019-0128 , Lead Clerk, GG-0303-05, DLB-MP-MAP-Internal , which can be accessed at http://jobsearch.USAJOBS.gov/ .
This is a Term Appointment, initial appointment is not to exceed 13 months . Term Appointments may be extended up to 4 years.
Responsibilities
This job opportunity is for a Lead Clerk position in the Kit and Assembly Section, Decennial Logistics Branch (DLB) at the National Processing Center (NPC), U.S. Bureau of the Census located in Jeffersonville, Indiana. This position provides for temporary additional assistance in support of processing activities related to the Decennial Census. This position is included in the bargaining unit.
Selectees will initially report to the main Jeffersonville campus and then will move to the off-site Decennial facility located at 100 Logistics Ave., Jeffersonville, IN 47130 which is approximately 7.8 miles from the main National Processing Center campus.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
The individual selected for this position will:
Tour of Duty: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No Alternate Work Schedule or other flexible schedules are available.
Travel Required
Not required
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
05
