Information Receptionist (OA)

GS-4: To be eligible at the GS-4 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below: General Experience, Education, OR a combination of Education and Experience. To be qualified, you must type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. (A typing test may later be required.) General Experience: One full year of general experience equivalent to the GS-4 level.

General Experience is defined as experience performing various clerical/administrative duties in support of the operation of an office. Examples of such experience include receiving telephone calls and visitors to the office; responding to inquiries and providing general information; utilizing word processing applications and other software to input, organize, share, and access information.

Education

Successfully completed two years of education above the high school level. Combination Experience and Education Combination of post high school education and experience which meets 100% of the qualification requirements for the position.

To determine if you qualify based on a combination of education and experience, first determine your education as a percentage (e.g., 30 semester hours divided by 60 equals 50%); then determine your experience as a percentage (e.g., 6 months general experience divided by 12 equals 50%); finally, add the two percentages and if the total equals 100% or more, you qualify (e.g., 50% + 50% = 100%).

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.

If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria.

You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.

If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria.

You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) -VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce.

To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. If you are applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement.

Special Employment Consideration - Persons with disabilities, veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the armed forces, and returning Peace Corps volunteers are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for non-competitive appointments. For further information, click on the links provided below .

You must specify in your online questionnaire under what authority you wish to be considered and submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities Links: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team serving as a Receptionist in the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio. Typical work assignments will include, but are not limited to: Receiving incoming telephone calls and visitors entering the office to provide necessary information and establish contacts with appropriate departments. Responding to internal and external inquiries, providing general information regarding office programs.

Receiving, reviewing, and distributing incoming and outgoing mail. Coordinating with office staff to ensure coverage of daily operations. Monitoring and maintaining miscellaneous data files. Maintaining adequate levels of mailing and shipping supplies. Providing pedestrian courier services to deliver and retrieve documents and other case-related material between federal agencies. Assisting with other administrative functions as assigned by the supervisor.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.ments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.