Program Specialist
In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's Qualifications Standards page. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide university course descriptions as necessary. Minimum
Qualifications:
For the GS-07:
You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as 3 out of 4 of the following:
Managing the activities, correspondence, and inquiries directed to an organization's management staff; Preparing, reviewing and editing drafts of reports, correspondence, and similar products; Using automated systems to carry out administrative functions on behalf of the management staff e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, email, scheduling, travel, budget and/or other comparable software and systems; Performing studies or analyses of administrative programs and made recommendations for improving methods; OR one full year of graduate level education if related to the work of the position. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Degree or education completed must include a combination of coursework in contracting, accounting and finance, business management, business administration, purchasing, procurement, and/or grants management. OR an appropriate combination of graduate level education and specialized experience described above; OR Superior Academic Achievement (go to this site determine if you are eligible:
http:
//www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp ). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. For the GS-09:
You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as 52 weeks of 3 out of 4 of the following:
Preparing, reviewing and editing drafts of written correspondence, presentations, reports and similar products. Using automated systems to carry out administrative functions on behalf of the management staff e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, email, scheduling, travel, budget and/or other comparable software and systems. Reviewing and analyzing administrative procedures for an organization or business and recommending changes to improve administrative effectiveness. Providing technical assistance to employees on administrative matters; OR a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related to the work of the position. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Degree or education completed must include a combination of coursework in contracting, accounting and finance, business management, business administration, purchasing, procurement, and/or grants management. OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education described above. Only graduate education in excess of 18 semester hours may be used to qualify applicants for this grade level. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Qualifications:
For the GS-07:
You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as 3 out of 4 of the following:
Managing the activities, correspondence, and inquiries directed to an organization's management staff; Preparing, reviewing and editing drafts of reports, correspondence, and similar products; Using automated systems to carry out administrative functions on behalf of the management staff e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, email, scheduling, travel, budget and/or other comparable software and systems; Performing studies or analyses of administrative programs and made recommendations for improving methods; OR one full year of graduate level education if related to the work of the position. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Degree or education completed must include a combination of coursework in contracting, accounting and finance, business management, business administration, purchasing, procurement, and/or grants management. OR an appropriate combination of graduate level education and specialized experience described above; OR Superior Academic Achievement (go to this site determine if you are eligible:
http:
//www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp ). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. For the GS-09:
You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as 52 weeks of 3 out of 4 of the following:
Preparing, reviewing and editing drafts of written correspondence, presentations, reports and similar products. Using automated systems to carry out administrative functions on behalf of the management staff e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, email, scheduling, travel, budget and/or other comparable software and systems. Reviewing and analyzing administrative procedures for an organization or business and recommending changes to improve administrative effectiveness. Providing technical assistance to employees on administrative matters; OR a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related to the work of the position. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Degree or education completed must include a combination of coursework in contracting, accounting and finance, business management, business administration, purchasing, procurement, and/or grants management. OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education described above. Only graduate education in excess of 18 semester hours may be used to qualify applicants for this grade level. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. 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.
- Department:
0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program - Salary Range:
$43,251 to $68,777 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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