These positions are with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Trust Services, Division of Wildland Fire Management located at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). One position will be located in Boise, ID and the other location is negotiable. Information about Boise can be found at https://www.boisechamber.org/ The duty location is in Boise, ID; Albuquerque, NM; Eagle Butte, SD; Lakewood, CO; Missoula, MT. Relocation authorized for persons going to Boise, ID.

Duties

Duties listed are at the GS-9 full performance level. Serves as the principal office manager for the Division of Wildland Fire Management (DWFM), ensuring that the practices and procedures are consistent with those of the Administrative program. Develops, implements, and recommends changes to administrative procedures and methods. Responds to inquiries and administrative problems brought to staff and officials. Serves as liaison between the Administrative Officer, subordinate staff offices, and numerous other organizations. Receives all correspondence for the and replies to mail not requiring the official’s attention. Keeps alert to activities within the organization and serves as a source of information on facts and situations. Provides support with purchasing supplies using a charge card. Serves as primary timekeeper. Works with budget personnel to ensure funding and encodes requisitions into the financial system. Serves as a primary Records Management Coordinator. Uses automated equipment (hardware, software) for word processing, file management, creating/compiling special reports, electronic mail, and other applications necessary for the support and management of office operations. Arranges conferences and plans meetings.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Indian Preference applies.
• Eligibility Documentation Required (i.e. DD-214, BIA Form 4432, SF-50 etc.).
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period.
• Background security investigation will be required of all new hires.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• Be sure to read the “How to Apply” and “Required Documents” Sections.
• Resume MUST contain job title (include job series and grade, if Federal), duties, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and salary (optional).

Qualifications

Selective Placement Factors (SPFs): 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: Minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample with three or fewer errors. Specialized Experience: In order to be rated as minimally qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the minimum qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. Failure to provide required information on resume could result in ineligibility for consideration. For GS-08: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Prepared and reviewed correspondence for conformance with unit policy, grammatical accuracy, and appearance; Arranged travel and accommodations and processed travel authorizations and vouchers; Purchased supplies and materials according to financial and property policies and used specialized financial systems, such as QuickTime; Used computer programs such as electronic folder systems, electronic calendars, word processing, and other office software to complete daily tasks. For GS-09: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Performed routine and non-routine administrative procedural work of the office and coordinated a wide variety of office administrative tasks; Provided advice and guidance to subordinate staff offices and administrative assistances in those offices concerning implementation of administrative policies; Handled incoming calls and/or visitors independently, exercising discretion and judgment in responding to requests for information from higher-level staff or organizations (both internal and external); Oversaw and was responsible for the establishment and maintenance of high-level supervisor's records and files. 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. 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. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Indian Preference eligibles not currently employed in Federal service may be appointed under the Excepted Service Appointment Authority Schedule A, 213.3112(a)(7). Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligibles. For more information about Indian preference or to obtain BIA Form 4432 application instructions, please visit: https://www.bia.gov/jobs/Indian_Preference If selected at the lower grade, subsequent promotion to the next grade level will be processed without further competition dependent upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties. BIA may use certain incentives, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract high quality applicants.

Contacts

• Address NIFC, BIA Fire and Aviation Human Resources (MS-1700) 3833 South Development Avenue Boise, ID 83705 US
• Name: FA-HR-Internal NIFC
• Phone: 208-387-5523
• Email: [email protected]