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Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
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Staff Assistant
Government Publishing Office
Legislative Branch
Location
Salary
$57,736 - $75,059
per year
Type
Closes
March 19, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job is an administrative support role in the Government Publishing Office's police department, where you'll handle scheduling meetings for the Chief of Police, prepare emails and reports, process personnel requests, and check staff time records for accuracy.
It's ideal for someone organized and detail-oriented who enjoys using basic computer tools to keep things running smoothly in a government setting.
No advanced degrees are needed, just solid experience in office tasks from any paid or volunteer work.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to PG-06 level in federal service
- Proficiency in operating word processing and spreadsheet software to create charts and tables from statistical data
- Experience preparing routine correspondence such as emails
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey information clearly
- Ability to use a computer for entering data into databases
- Familiarity with submitting personnel action requests (e.g., via Human Capital Dashboard)
- Skills in reviewing time and attendance submissions for accuracy
Full Job Description
GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades.
We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content.
If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you.
This position is part of the Agency Force Protection, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia.
To qualify for the Staff Assistant, PG -0303-7, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the PG-06 in the federal service.
Specialized experience includes: Operating word processing and spreadsheet software to create charts and tables from statistical data. Preparing routine correspondence such as emails.
Conveying information clearly through verbal and written channels. Using a computer to enter data into a database.
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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (03/19/2026) to be considered.
Major Duties:
- Schedules meetings for the Chief of Police.
- Prepares routine correspondence such as emails and the annual correspondence for agency credit card use.
- Submits requests for personnel action via the Human Capital Dashbord.
- Reviews staff's time and attendance submissions for accuracy.
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