GS-0303

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant

Performs general clerical work including administrative support, data entry, and office operations.

📊Administrative📈GS-2/3/4/5/6/7📁0300

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0303

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements: There is no OPM qualification standard for this series. If a standard is needed to fill positions in this series, the employing agency should contact OPM for assistance.

Note: Agencies filling positions in Series 0303 should apply the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions in conjunction with any individual requirements established by the hiring agency.

Experience and Education Requirements by Grade Level (Group Standard):

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%.

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✓Translate military experience: Map duties to civilian terminology.
✓Highlight training: Include courses and certifications.
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✓Experience substitution: Military experience may substitute for education.

Entry Grades:

GS-4GS-5GS-6

💡 Tip: Your unique military experience may qualify you even if your MOS isn't listed.

📋Typical Duties

•Perform general clerical duties
•Process documents and correspondence
•Maintain files and records
•Enter data into systems
•Answer phones and greet visitors
•Provide administrative support

🎯Key Competencies

Clerical Skills

Proficiency in typing, filing, and office procedures.

Computer Skills

Ability to use office software and information systems.

Customer Service

Skill in assisting and communicating with customers.

Attention to Detail

Accuracy in processing documents and data.

Organization

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Communication

Clear written and oral communication skills.

🔑Resume Keywords

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