Program Support Assistant

Full Job Description

This vacancy is for a Program Support Assistant position in the Economic Directorate, Economic Management Division located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland.

The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Program Support Assistant, 0303-7, positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

To qualify for the position of Program Support Assistant, at GS-0303-7, you must meet the qualifications and successfully complete the online assessments listed below.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For the GS-07, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-06 in the Federal service.

Experience for this position includes: assisting in the preparation of administrative documents, such as procurement requests, requests for phone and equipment service/repair, and requests for keys, and maintaining personal property control and inventory of office supplies and equipment; reviewing and maintaining time and attendance reports and notifying division staff of problems/discrepancies to be resolved; receiving/distributing mail; maintaining and updating operating procedures and manuals; maintaining employee records; reviewing travel orders and vouchers; scheduling meetings; and proofreading, editing, and preparing correspondence.

Education cannot be substituted for experience at this 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.

USA HIRE Assessments (Online): 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 date you submit your application to complete the assessment. Major Duties:

• Maintains calendars and coordinates administrative support for senior staff.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for office communications and visitors; receives and screens incoming calls, mail, and visitors, and directs inquiries to appropriate staff.
• Prepares and edits administrative documents and reports, such as memoranda, correspondence, and tables.
• Processes administrative actions using automated systems.