GS-1046

Language Clerical

Performs language support work including document processing, translation assistance, and administrative support in foreign languages.

📊Administrative📈GS-3/4/5/6/7📁1000

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1046

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements for GS-1046: This series is marked with an asterisk (*) indicating Individual Occupational Requirements apply. Language Clerical positions require demonstrated proficiency in one or more foreign languages in addition to English.

Language Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate reading, writing, and/or speaking proficiency in the required foreign language(s) at a level sufficient to perform the duties of the position. Proficiency may be verified through language proficiency testing.

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%.

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📋Typical Duties

•Process foreign language documents
•Assist with translations
•Provide language support
•Maintain language records
•Support language specialists
•Handle correspondence

🎯Key Competencies

Language Skills

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking a foreign language.

Typing

Ability to type accurately in both English and foreign languages.

Translation

Skill in translating routine correspondence and documents.

Communication

Ability to communicate with foreign language speakers.

Clerical Skills

Proficiency in general office and clerical procedures.

Data Entry

Skill in entering data in multiple languages.

Proofreading

Ability to review documents for accuracy in multiple languages.

Customer Service

Skill in assisting foreign language speaking customers.

🔑Resume Keywords

Assist with translationsHandle correspondenceLanguage ClericalMaintain language recordsProcess foreign language documentsProvide language supportSupport language specialists

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