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Posted: March 20, 2026 (7 days ago)

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Administrative Technician OA

U.S. Census Bureau

Department of Commerce

Fresh

Location

Salary

$50,630 - $65,819

per year

Closes

GS-6 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $37,764 - $49,094

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-5. Bachelor's degree + some experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves handling everyday administrative tasks like managing payroll, tracking recruitment processes, and preparing reports using computer systems for the U.S.

Census Bureau's regional office. It supports field operations by ensuring accurate records and smooth coordination of office activities.

A good fit would be someone organized with strong attention to detail and basic office skills, who enjoys working in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • Typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute with three or fewer errors in a five-minute sample
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 level in federal service
  • Experience updating and maintaining automated systems
  • Assisting with project preparation, planning, and research
  • Scheduling meetings and developing office tracking systems
  • Proofreading, editing, and preparing correspondence
  • Compiling reports using database or spreadsheet software

Full Job Description

This vacancy is for an Administrative Technician OA position in the Associate Director for Field Operations Field Division, Denver Regional Office located in Lakewood, CO This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Administrative Technician OA, 0303-6, FPL None, positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Minimum Education 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 Specialized Experience: For the GS-06, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 in the Federal service.

Experience for this position includes updating and maintaining automated systems; assisting with the preparation and planning of projects; researching information for assigned projects; assisting in the preparation of policy and procedures; scheduling meetings; developing and maintaining an office tracking system; and proofreading, editing and preparing correspondence.

Education: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this 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. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required.

You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement, 04/03/2026, to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application. Major Duties:

  • Audits, computes and certifies payroll data, travel certifications and miscellaneous invoices for payment in an automated system.
  • Coordinate and monitor all recruitment activities and prepares close out packages for audit to ensure that recruitment process was in accordance with established procedures.
  • Compiles administrative reports using database or spreadsheet software and maintains administrative records electronically such as correspondence, travel certifications, personnel actions, time and attendance records and requisition documents.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/21/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-ADFO-12913464-ST-JW