Administrative Support Assistant

Job Summary

You will be responsible for performing and conducting a variety of support work in the areas of procurement and supply, data processing, property, time and travel, personnel support duties, and program record-keeping.

Major Duties

The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as timekeeper for Time and Attendance processing, in accordance with appropriate system (i.e., WebTA) policies and procedures.
• Assists employees in the use of the travel system.
• Serves as purchasing agent for expendable items for the office/program unit.
• Assists with recruitment by initiating SF-52s, Requests for Personnel Actions, required for the office/program unit in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintains control systems for miscellaneous payment documents.
• Prepares and submits the necessary vehicle reports/information.
• Maintains administrative and program files in accordance with Federal records management policies, procedures.
• Serves as office/program unit receptionist.
• Responds to routine correspondence on own initiative.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

FOR THE GS-05 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-4 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:

• Follows established procedures to maintain and update various databases and systems.
• Experience in the use of multiple electronic platforms (i.e., Windows, Adobe Pro, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Prepares operational and administrative reports for use by management.

OR Education: Four years above high school.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-05 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Pay

• $19.52 - $25.37 per hour

Schedule

Position opens 09/01/2026 and closes 09/08/2026.

Transcripts are required if you are qualifying for the position based on education or based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university.