GS-0312

Clerk-Stenographer and Reporter

Provides stenographic and reporting services including transcription of proceedings.

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0312

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.

Proficiency Requirements (from Group Coverage Standard):

Clerk-Stenographer, GS-3/4: 40 words per minute typing AND 80 words per minute dictation
Clerk-Stenographer, GS-5: 40 words per minute typing AND 120 words per minute dictation
Reporting Stenographer, GS-5/6: 120 words per minute dictation minimum
Shorthand Reporter/Closed Microphone, GS-6: 160 words per minute dictation
GS-7 and above: 175 words per minute dictation

Applicants may demonstrate proficiency through performance testing, authorized certificates (valid 3 years), or self-certification (subject to agency verification).

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	High school diploma (Clerk-Steno)
GS-4	1 year	None	2 years above high school
GS-5	2 years (Clerk-Steno)	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.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position.

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%.