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Admin Assist (OA)
U.S. Coast Guard · Posted 61 days ago
On-site Topeka, KS $57K – $74K Apply by Jul 26, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ
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This vacancy is for a GS - 0301 - 8, Admin Assist (OA) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, PPC COMMAND STAFF in TOPEKA, Kansas.
What You'll Do
- →You will serve as a/an Admin Assist (OA) and be responsible for providing administrative processing and technical support for the immediate office staff, and carrying out administrative activities on behalf of the Command.
- →Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
- →Typical work assignments include: Coordinating ongoing administrative support for Command.
- →Carrying out special projects, including unique reports and publications.
- →Preparing typed materials for CO/XD and other immediate office staff, including forms, memoranda, correspondence and similar narrative material, from draft typed materials, disk files, electronic network, and/or handwritten copies.
- →Assembling information and reports submitted by subordinate organizational units into comprehensive documents representing the entire command.
- →Maintaining CO's/XD's calendar, recording all appointments, meetings and other commitments, including official social obligations, whether made by supervisor or personally; contacts individuals within and outside of the unit to set up meetings.
- →Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.
- →Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.
- →Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.
- →If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision.
- →You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.
- →To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
- →Reasonable Accommodation Information
Requirements
- ✓All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- ✓Key Requirements: Must be a U.S.
- ✓Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
- ✓See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required.
- ✓To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.
- ✓To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
- ✓Must be able to type 40 words per minute.
- ✓This position does not have a positive education requirement.
- ✓If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education.
- ✓See Required Documents section for detail.
- ✓Are you qualifying based on education?
- ✓Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 883d32e0-ca4c-4720-a36a-c73151ea233d
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