The primary purpose of this position is to perform purchasing and procurement transactions, public service, database entry, office machine operations, word processing, and special project assignments. The incumbent works closely with Forest Service employees as well as the public. Information on specific locations and duties of the position may be addressed to Renee Frahm at: [email protected].

Duties

Responsibilities listed are at the full performance level. Requisition office supplies, equipment, forms, printing services, maintenance services, etc. as required. Distribute office supplies and special order items, reconciles purchases within the appropriate database in a timely manner. Maintain procurement/purchasing files in accordance with regulations and agency directives and ensures procurement documentation is signed and attached. Receive visitors and handles calls of a routine nature, such as locations of key personnel and recreation opportunities. Enter data into existing or newly developed databases using work center software systems. Maintain the units files in hardcopy and/or electronic format as required. Prepare audits and transmits time and attendance reports for employees in the unit. Utilize database or spreadsheet software to enter, revise, sort, calculate, and retrieve data for reports. Review outgoing correspondence for grammatical accuracy and conformance with policy. Examine documents and data for completeness, discrepancies and other special requirements. Accurately type correspondence, reports, or similar materials from handwritten or electronic drafts using a personal computer (PC) or similar equipment and word processing software.

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-04: Applicants must have one year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work which provided the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position being filled. Examples of such experience are defined as one or more of the following: Clerical, office, or other work such as receiving and sorting incoming and outgoing mail; Using automated software to produce written documents; Maintaining office files; Answering phone calls in an office setting; OR an associate's degree or two years of successfully completed education above high school; OR a combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience. The education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. For the GS-05: Applicants must have of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 level. Examples of specialized experience are defined as one or more of the following: Greeting visitors and responding to phone and written inquiries personally or referring to other staff as appropriate; Maintaining written records and files in electronic and/or hardcopy filing systems; Using word processing software and printing equipment to create, copy, edit, store, retrieve, and print standardized documents ensuring correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format; OR a bachelor's degree or 4 years of successfully completed education above high school; OR combinations of successfully completed post-high school education (in excess of the first 60 semester hours) and specialized experience. The education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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]