There are two positions, one is located in Delta, CO and the other is located in Cody, WY. This is a Program Specialist for the Forest Supervisor and Deputy Forest Supervisor responsible for the administrative support program to the Forest Supervisor, Deputy Forest Supervisor and the Forest Leadership Team. For additional information about the duties of this position: Delta, CO - contact Cande Read at [email protected] Cody, WY - contact Helen Durisko at [email protected]

Duties

Duties listed are at the full performance level GS-09. Provide assistance to unit management team on business operation assignments, projects or studies. Apply analytical and evaluative techniques to identify and address administrative or operational procedural problems. Implement administrative procedures, controls and reporting requirements to manage work in a top level manager's office. Develop automation and streamlining procedures to improve leadership team administrative effectiveness. Manage leadership team calendars with complete authority for making time commitments. Notify appropriate subordinate management officials about a technical information request and follow up to ensure a timely and thorough response. Interpret regulations, organizational policies, management principles, administrative rules and staffing guidelines and stay apprised of new requirements affecting the work (e.g. correspondence, reports, forms, file management ) of the organization. Manage the correspondence processes for the office. Manage administrative activities to ensure accuracy, timeliness and procedural compliance. Coordinate with subordinate supervisors to ensure key staff members are present at meetings and brief the participants before the meeting occurred. Initiate contact with staff officers and program managers and provide technical advice and guidance on procedural issues. This position functions as a confidential employee with work in labor-management relations and is excluded from the bargaining unit.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. Specialized Experience Requirement: For the GS-07: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as at least one of the following: Assisted with administrative work related to record keeping, filing, purchasing, minor budget tasks, travel, human resources, property management, facility liaison, and/or other related tasks; Disseminated administrative information to unit employees and serves as a liaison for administrative support that is provided by other units; Analyze and monitor front desk and Visitor Center operations and recommend improvement to increase effectiveness; and/or Handled other general services for the unit, such as the acquisition, storage, and maintenance of field and office supplies. OR One full year of graduate level education; OR an appropriate combination of graduate level education and specialized experience; OR Superior Academic Achievement (go to this site determine if you are eligible: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. For the GS-09: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as the following: Operated as an organization's office manager or executive assistant for top level management/executive staff managing the activities, correspondence, visitors and inquiries for top level managers/executives; Maintained top level manager's/executive's appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel. OR master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related; OR An appropriate combination of specialized experience and education (only graduate education in excess of 18 semester hours may be used to qualify applicants for this grade level). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. 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

See above Qualifications Section for education that may be qualifying.

Contacts

• Address USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT. Albuquerque, NM 87109 US
• Name: HRM Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-372-7248 X2
• Email: [email protected]