Staff Assistant - Government of the District of Columbia - Washington, DC

Staff Assistant
Government of the District of Columbia - Washington, DC

Opening date: December 18, 2013 Closing Date: December 28, 2013 Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit. Duration of Appointment: Continuing Full Time Agency: Office of the the Secratary, Executive Office of the Mayor Number of Vacancies: One (1) Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential Area of Consideration: Open to the Public Tour of Duty: 8:15 am - 4:45 pm Salary Range: $43,181 - $55,601 "Pay Plan, Series & Grade: CS-301-9 Duties Brief Description of Duties: Serves as a Staff Assistant with responsibility for assisting in the preparation of speeches briefing, reviews replies to correspondence and social reports; as required. Insures clarity accuracy and pertinence of material before submitting to the staff Director. Special interest items, significant accomplishments, problems, etc. must be brought to the attention of the staff Director and information must be timely and complete. Commitments base on the knowledge of the Staff Director?s schedule of commitments. Qualifications Time-in-Grade Restrictions: Time in grade restrictions must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Specialized Experience: To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression. Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, management, or other closely related filed, at least two (2) years of related work experience. Ranking Factors Submission of Ranking Factors: The following ranking factors will be used in the evaluation process. All applicants MUST respond to the ranking factors. Please respond specifically to the ranking factor(s) by either typing directly into the free form area provided or by pasting from a text document. Please describe specific incidents of sustained achievements from your experience that show evidence of the level at which you are applying. You may refer to any experience, education, training, awards, outside activities, etc. that include the degree to which you possess the job related knowledge, skills and abilities described in the ranking factors. The information given in response to the ranking factors should be complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO ALL RANKING FACTORS MAY ELIMINATE YOU FROM CONSIDERATION. Ranking Factor #1: Knowledge of, and skill in applying analytical, investigative and evaluation methods and techniques to conduct research, resolve problems, gather information analyze and evaluate information/data. Ranking Factor #2: Thorough knowledge of the mission, policy, goal, progress administrative and operational procedures of the office of the accuracy, timeliness of efforts and compliance to complete assignments. Ranking Factor #3: Knowledge to interpret and explain a variety of subjects, and to edit materials tailored to specific meida and audiences. Ranking Factor #4: Thorough knowledge of the publication requirements of the office, including the promulgation and publication requirements of the office, including promulgation and enforcement standards and procedures, pursuant to regulations issued under the authority of the administrator. Ranking Factor #5: Knowledge with respect to the implementation of the DC Documents Act and the DC Administrative Procedure Act to coordinate the administrative operation of the DC register. Priority Consideration Displaced Employee Priority Placement: Eligibles for the District of Columbia's Displaced Employee Program (DEP) and Agency Reemployment Priority Placement Program (ARPP) will be given priority consideration for this position if found qualified. A non-competitive selection of a candidate on the DEP or the ARPP priority lists will result in cancellation of this vacancy announcement. Residency Requirement Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1998: An applicant for a position in the Career Service or for an attorney position (DS-905) in the Excepted Service who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION, may claim a hiring preference over a non-resident applicant. To be granted preference, an applicant must: (1) be qualified for the position; and (2) claim preference at the time of application. Except for employees entitled by law to preference, preference will not be granted unless the claim is made at the time of application. Information to Applicants Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of or a plea of guilty to a violation of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace. Salary Reduction of Reemployed Annuitants: An individual selected for employment in the District Government on or after January 1, 1980, who is receiving an annuity under the District Government civilian retirement system, shall have his or her pay reduced by the amount of annuity allocable to the period of employment. Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application. How to Apply Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to HR Answers at (202) 442-9700 "Where to Apply (John Wilson Building): D.C. Office of Human Resources, John Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 419, NW, D.C. 20004 " Closing Statement Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation. EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the DC Office of Human Resources Only. Read More>>>