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Clerk(OA)

Department of Commerce
U.S. Census Bureau
Philadelphia Regional Office
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Summary

This vacancy is for a Clerk position for the US. Census Bureau, Philadelphia Regional Office. Reporting to one of the following Special Census Offices (SCO) locations:

White House, TN

This Announcement may be used to fill other Clerk, AD-00, positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
06/16/2025 to 07/16/2025
Salary
$28 to - $28 per hour
Pay scale & grade
AD 00
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
White House, TN
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary - This is a time-limited appointment with a 90 day not-to-exceed date. At any time, you may be extended or released at management discretion.
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
00
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Confidential
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
FLD-2025-0005-CKPH-SC-DE
Control number
838836300

Duties

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- 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.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

- U.S. citizen.
- Suitable for Federal employment.
- Registered for Selective Service if applicable. (www.sss.gov)
- This is a time-limited appointment with a 180 day not-to-exceed date. At any time, you may be extended or released at management 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.

This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position.

Qualifications

Applicants 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.

AND

General Experience: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.

OR

2 years education above high school.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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

The 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.

* CTAP,ICTAP

CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:

  1. A copy of your 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).
  2. A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" noting current position, grade/band level, and duty location;
  3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
  4. Any documentation from your bureau/operating unit that shows your current promotion potential.
ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
  1. A copy of your 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.
  2. 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.;
  3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
  4. 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, 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 considered by: 6/22/2025. 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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum 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) 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 may be lowered. Candidates placed in the "gold" category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.

How you 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; please do not provide a separate written response:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)
  • Technology Application
For more information on category rating, please go to: Category Rating

Do NOT include the following types of information in your application:
  • Social Security Number (SSN)
  • Date of Birth (DOB)
  • Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position)
  • Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process. Click to see preview:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12750529

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