National Science Foundation ANNOUNCEMENT REFERENCE: STEP THIS NOTICE IS OPEN CONTINUOUSLY STUDENT TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (STEP) LOCATION: National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA. BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: This position is included in the bargaining unit and will be filled in accordance with the merit staffing provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article VIII. JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Office Automation Clerk and other Clerical Positions, GS-1/2/3/4 Science Clerks and Technicians, GS-3/4 Students may perform a variety of general office duties, such as: · Screen telephone callers and visitors · Perform word processing and computer data entry · Sort and distribute mail · Maintain office records and files · Copy and assemble documents Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible students must: · Be a U.S. Citizen · Be at least 16 years old · Be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school or higher educational institution · Have a grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 Scale (or equivalent) · Type 40 words per minute with 3 or fewer errors · Meet qualification requirements for specific vacancies · Meet suitability and security requirements The National Science Foundation provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the point of contact listed on this vacancy announcement. HOW TO APPLY: You may apply for this position with the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), the older Application for Federal Employment (SF-171), a resume, or other application format of your choice - as long as it contains the necessary information (summarized below). You must submit a current Performance Appraisal or letters of recommendation from professionals who can comment on your capabilities. In order to ensure full consideration, it is recommended that you submit a supplemental statement which specifically addresses how your background and experience relate to each Quality Ranking Factor listed in this announcement. You must specify the job announcement number, and title and grade(s) of the job for which you are applying. 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If your application does not provide all the information requested in the vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for this job. Submit all application material to the National Science Foundation, Division of Human Resource Management, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 315, Arlington, VA 22230. Attn: Announcement Reference STEP. In addition to the required application materials, you are asked to complete and submit the attached Applicant Survey form. Submission of this form is voluntary and will not affect your application for employment. This information will be used for statistical purposes only. For additional information call Jeanette Burkett, 703-292-4343. Hearing impaired individuals may call TDD 703-292-8044. NSF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO EMPLOYING A HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF THAT REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF OUR NATION. 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