Summary This vacancy is for an Office Automation Assistant position in the, Reasonable Accommodations Branch, located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Office Automation Assistant, 0326-5, FPL GS-5, positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. Responsibilities Creates short-cuts to simplify and expedite assignments and provides instructions on their use to others in the office Use Office automation systems and other types of software for various office needs and following the operating procedures and protocols of various personal Develops various documents (including training aids) for use by office members Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This vacancy is advertised under 2 different announcements. Please read the 'Who May Apply' section carefully to determine your eligibility. If you are not eligible under this announcement, please see, OFFICE AUTOMATION ASSISTANT, GS-0326-05, 24-HRD-12404801-DE-CB. Specialized experience: For the GS-05, Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates the following: Providing guidance on assignments to others in the office; Using various software systems to complete office tasks while following procedures and protocols; AND Reviewing and editing a variety of office documents. OR Education: 4 years above high school or Equivalent combinations of education and experience 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. Education Additional Information If hired for this position with the Census Bureau, at its headquarters office located in Suitland, Maryland, you will be expected to temporarily telework to maximum extent while the headquarters building is being renovated. Once renovations are completed for your area, you will be notified when to return to the office. At that time, you will be expected to work from your duty station, and you may be eligible to telework, up to 8 days a pay period depending on your respective work schedule, with approval from your supervisor. Additionally, the following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. VRA (GS-11 or below) VEOA (permanent positions) 30% or more disabled Persons with Disabilities CTAP ICTAP The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.