Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Las Vegas, NV. Information about Las Vegas and the surrounding area can be found at Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. We expect to fill one (1) vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Develop, implement, and recommend internal office administrative, information management, and clerical procedures and guidelines. Research and gather background information and prepare and/or draft reports, outlines, briefs, speeches, and/or introductions to be presented at various meetings. Exercise control over the office supervisors appointments, with complete authority for commitments of time. Screens calls and visitors, answering most questions and resolving issues involving established policy or routine manners. Use automated equipment for work processing, file management, creating/compiling special reports, electronic mail, and other applications necessary for the support and management of office operations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• This position requires a qualified typist, able to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.
• May require a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified: Typist: Type a minimum of 40 words a minute (based on a 5-minute sample with 3 or less errors). At the GS-06 Level: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) in the federal service. Specialized experience is further defined performing clerical administrative duties; setting appointments for managers; drafting correspondence; skill in computer software programs. At the GS-07 Level: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-06) in the federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as responding to inquiries and administrative problems; setting appointments for managers; drafting correspondence using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation; assisting with logistics for meetings; and making travel arrangements. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: The work is mostly sedentary. There is occasional carrying of light objects such as files, books, and paperwork. There are no special physical requirements required. Work Environment: The work is performed in an office setting. The work environment involves everyday risks which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, or commercial vehicles. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and air conditioned.

Education

This position falls under the Secretary Series, 0318 Clerical and Administrative Support Positions. There are no Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for this job series.

There is no substitution of education for experience at these grade levels.

Contacts

• Address BLM Nevada State Office BLM Nevada State Office NV-953 1340 Financial Blvd. Reno, NV 89502 US
• Name: Joseph Bronson
• Phone: 775-861-6679
• Email: [email protected]