Local Hire (Administrative Assistant) Government - Ridgeland, MS at Geebo

Local Hire (Administrative Assistant)

Local Hire employees:
Help FEMA respond to, recover from and mitigate all hazards by performing a variety of emergency management functions which are not limited to disaster survivor assistance, conducting and verifying damage assessments, and providing administrative, financial and logistical support. A local hire's term of employment is 120 days. Local Hire appointments may be extended, in 120 day increments, for a maximum 365 day appointment, based on the needs of the disaster. Work within 23 different Cadres which are groups of personnel organized by operational function and FEMA Qualification System (FQS) position. Each Local Hire is hired to a position within a Cadre based on his or her skills and experience. FEMA is seeking candidates with experience as an Administrative Assistant. In this position, the incumbent will answer phones, set multiple appointments, set up and organize files, manage electronic equipment, work with confidential files and answer questions as needed. Typical assignments include:
Ordering and maintaining office supplies. Setting up files and producing file folder labels. Making copies, filing, and scanning documents. Producing reports using established formats on required forms. Entering information into excel spreadsheets. Using Microsoft Office computer software to support administrative assignments. FEMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salaries are comparable to local pay rates.FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.STAFFORD ACT EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENTS:
The Local Hire Program is an appointment type granted under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Section 306 (b), which authorizes FEMA to appoint such temporary employees as necessary to accomplish work authorized under the Act. Appointments under this authority within FEMA are made to the excepted service and are nonpermanent in nature. To qualify for this position, you must possess the following
Experience:
Working with various computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Operating various office equipment; and Providing general administrative support IN ADDITION:
Minimum age of eighteen years of age is required. All candidates must be a high school graduate or possess a GED. 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 provides valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Your application must show that you meet all requirements for this position. You may be found not qualified if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. NOTE:
Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume, click here. Current or former FEMA Reservists/DAE employees:
To accurately credit your experience for these intermittent positions, make sure to list the dates (from MM/YY to MM/YY) of each deployment, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.

  • Department:
    0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program

  • Salary Range:
    $16.04 to $16.04 per hour


Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.

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