Administrative Support Assistant (Fire) - Direct Hire Authority

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This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement.

Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority This Administrative Support Assistant (Fire) position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, GS-0303-6/7 working in the following location: Albuquerque, NM Additional Vacancies: Multiple positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other USWFS offices in the local commuting area.

In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification requirements listed below.

Specialized Experience Requirements: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement(s); please be sure to include this information in your resume.

No assumptions will be made about your experience. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled.

To qualify for the GS-06 grade level, 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 is required.

Examples of work experience include, but are not limited to: performing administrative duties in an office such as preparing reports, spreadsheets, databases, manuals, and other documents using office computer software applications; managing records and maintaining a filing system; managing time and attendance in an automated payroll system; and assisting employees with travel arrangements.

To qualify for the GS-07 grade level, 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 is required.

Examples of work experience include, but are not limited to: performing administrative duties in an office such as independently preparing reports, spreadsheets, databases, manuals, and other documents using office computer software applications; managing records and maintaining a filing system; managing time and attendance in an automated payroll system; assisting employees with travel arrangements; and experience with developing and formulating budget for multiple accounts.

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.

*Applicants must meet all minimum qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the Job Announcement. Physical Demands: The work is typically sedentary.

Some work may require periods of walking, standing, bending, or driving a motor vehicle.

The incumbent may frequently lift relatively light boxes, materials, and supplies and/or carry file folders, copied materials, books, and other similar materials.

Work Environment: Work is typically located in an adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated office environment.

The work environment may involve everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, mail distribution centers, meeting and training rooms, libraries, or motor vehicles.

Major Duties:

As a Administrative Support Assistant (Fire) - Direct Hire Authority your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Maintain files and completed training records.

Provide training on a variety of administrative procedures and practices. Prepare fire related reports, charts, graphs, and other documents.

Prepare travel documents (authorizations and vouchers) in the automated travel system. Serves as a principle point of contact on specific technical aspects or programs related to office administration.