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Operates office and administrative equipment including copiers and mail processing machines.
Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0350
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 should apply the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions in conjunction with any agency-specific requirements for Equipment Operator positions.
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.
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%.
Military jobs that transition to GS-0350
Strong alignment. GS-0350 Equipment Operator positions directly value EO heavy equipment operation experience. Common Seabee transition path.
Moderate alignment. Equipment Operator positions use vehicles but focus on operation, not repair. 91B skills are adjacent but different focus.
Moderate alignment. Equipment Operator positions value mechanical knowledge. Different focus (operation vs repair) but related skills.
💡 Tip: Your unique military experience may qualify you even if your MOS isn't listed.
Skill in operating various office machines.
Understanding of equipment functions and maintenance.
Accuracy in producing quality output.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.
Capability to stand and lift as required.
Dependability in meeting production deadlines.
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