GS-0302

Messenger

Delivers messages, documents, and small packages within federal facilities.

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0302

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements: There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.

Special Hiring Provision: Appointment to Messenger positions is restricted to persons entitled to veteran preference as long as such applicants are available (5 U.S.C. 3310).

Experience and Education Requirements by Grade Level:

Grade	General Experience	Specialized Experience	Education
GS-1	None	None	None
GS-2	3 months	None	High school diploma or equivalent
GS-3	6 months	None	1 year above high school
GS-4	1 year	None	2 years above high school
GS-5	None	1 year at GS-4 level	4 years above high school
GS-6+	None	1 year at next lower grade	Generally not applicable

General Experience: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

Education: One year of full-time academic study equals 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or approximately 36 weeks at 20+ classroom hours per week. Education above high school is generally acceptable through GS-5; graduate education is rarely creditable above this level.

Combining Education and Experience: For grades GS-3 through GS-5, applicants may substitute education for experience. Express both as percentages; combined must equal at least 100%.