Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Reno, Nevada, for more information visit: Reno/Sparks Chamber of Commerce We expect to fill a few vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Duties described below are at the Full Performance GS-07 grade level. Work closely with HR Staff and others to acquire, clarify, or exchange facts or information needed to complete assignments, plan and coordinate work. Prepare and/or process a full range of personnel actions for employment, change and separation actions covering permanent and temporary employment; i.e., promotion, details, adverse actions, retirement, pay adjustment, etc. Use automated HR systems to process actions. Scan and upload documents to files/eOPF. Manage multiple processes at one during the on-boarding process for new hires.

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.
• May require a one year probationary period.
• If selected for this position you will need to complete the Federal Information Systems Security Awareness (FISSA) training prior to start date.

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. For the GS-05: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-4 in Federal service. Examples of specialized experience may include performing a variety of routine computerized queries using automated systems, drafting correspondence; performing records management; customer service and answering inquiries via phone or email - OR completed 4 years of education above high school in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the prerequisite; OR an equivalent combination of the specialized experience and education described above. For the GS-06: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as: performing routine support work in human resources, including answering inquiries, processing personnel actions, verifying conditions of employment (i.e. initiating, tracking results of background investigations, drug test, physicals and ID cards) and maintenance of personnel files. For the GS-07: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-6 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as: experience working in a federal civilian HR office answering questions regarding general hiring procedures and requirements to be followed for various types of staffing actions; Mentor and train lower-level employee's; perform complex personnel actions in automated HR systems; prepare and/or process a full range of personnel actions for employment, change and separation actions covering permanent and temporary employment. 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 within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.

Education

This position is covered under the 0203, Human Resources Assistant series and Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions.

For GS-05 applicants only: This position allows for education to be substituted for specialized experience (see qualification section for education requirements). If using education to qualify - You MUST submit a copy of ALL your college transcripts or a list of ALL college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. Upon selection, official transcripts must be received prior to appointment.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.

All selections and tentative offers of selection are contingent upon submission and verification of 'official' transcripts.

Contacts

• Address BLM Nevada State Office BLM Nevada State Office NV-953 1340 Financial Blvd. Reno, NV 89502 US
• Name: Jessica Parkhurst
• Phone: 781-808-6384
• Email: [email protected]