Duties
Conditions of Employment
For the GS-04 Grade Level: You must have one year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of this position, such as:
Have completed 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree.
For the GS-05 Grade Level: You must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-04 grade level performing all of the following duties:
Have completed 4 academic years of post-high school leading towards a bachelor's degree.
Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
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 Information
Relocation expenses will not be paid.Current OPM employees may qualify as an exception.
Incentive payments may be considered.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM.
During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility
Requirements Visit The Following Websites
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request an RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need an RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire
- Collects, sorts, and delivers mail, documents, and packages to an established route and time schedule to mail points within specified OPM offices.
- Assists in the processing and recording of accountable mail which requires special handling, e.g., registered, certified, insured, priority, using automated tracking system.
- Operates postage mail equipment including electronically transferring postage funds for agency meters.
- Packages various material for and processes outgoing mail and ensures delivery to the loading dock.
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required
- This position is eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit. The union that represents employees in this position is the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 32.
For the GS-04 Grade Level: You must have one year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of this position, such as:
- collecting, sorting, and delivering mail or packages, and/or
- providing clerical/administrative support utilizing office automation software, filing, compiling data and typing.
Have completed 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree.
For the GS-05 Grade Level: You must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-04 grade level performing all of the following duties:
- providing administrative support to an organization;
- preparing correspondence and reports;
- mailing, filing, and inputting to and/or maintaining databases which support the administrative activities of an office.
Have completed 4 academic years of post-high school leading towards a bachelor's degree.
Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
- One year at the GS-03 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-04 grade level.
- One year at the GS-04 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-05 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, 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 Information
Relocation expenses will not be paid.Current OPM employees may qualify as an exception.
Incentive payments may be considered.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM.
During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility
Requirements Visit The Following Websites
- Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
- Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
- Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
- Other Special Appointment Authorities
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request an RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need an RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire