Summary This vacancy is for Office Automation Technician position in the Department of Commerce, Denver Regional Office located in Lakewood, CO. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Office Automation Technician, 0326, 7, FPL GS-7 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. Responsibilities Provides technical support and assistance for all laptop automation activities in the regional office and ensures that proper software has been installed and ready for shipment to the field representatives. Operates, track and maintain computer hardware, software, electronic and telecommunications in order to support office automation activities. Develops methods for automating administrative and program reports from electronic systems (i.e., Internet, CD-ROM, Microfiche, databases, electronic bulletin boards.) through various software types. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This vacancy is advertised under 2 different announcements. Please read the 'Who May Apply' section carefully to determine your eligibility. If you are not eligible under this announcement, please see 24-DEN RO-12270291-DE-NJ, Office Automation Technician, GS-0326-07. Specialized Experience: For the GS-07, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-06 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes providing technical support for laptop computers; installing hardware/software packages; troubleshooting problems, developing and preparing program reports; maintaining electronic mail and telecommunications in order to support office automation activities. OR Education: Education cannot be substituted at this grade level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. VRA (GS-11 or below) VEOA (permanent positions) 30% or more disabled Persons with Disabilities CTAP ICTAP The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.