Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Headquarters, Washington, DC. Information about Washington, DC and the surrounding area can be found here. This position serves as the Secretary for the Directorate and is recognized as the administrative expert for that program. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Serves as the principal administrative support for the Assistant Director. Provides administrative support to the Assistant Director's deputies and immediate staff as required. Responds to inquiries and administrative problems brought to the Assistant Director by members of the staff . Notifies the appropriate staff officials of the need for information or recommendations. Screens all calls and visitors. Receives and reviews all correspondence for the Assistant Director. Prepares various reports for the Assistant Director and prepares correspondence for the Assistant Director's signature. Arranges conferences and meetings for the Assistant Director, helps create agendas and needed documentation, provides record minutes of meetings. Handles all travel arrangements for the Assistant Director. Establishes and maintains the Assistant Director's electronic correspondence.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required. Direct Deposit 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 Land.
• DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit: www.dhs.gov/e-verify
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• This position requires a qualified typist, able to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.
• May require a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

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: Minimum typing proficiency of 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample with three or fewer errors. 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. You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: providing organizational support in an executive level off ice environment; reviewing, editing, analyzing, and tracking incoming and outgoing correspondence; researching, gathering, and organizing background materials for use in reports and meetings; arranging meetings; writing reports and final documents for signature; serving as lead timekeeper; experience providing training to other clerical support staff throughout the organization; provide discretion and sensitivity for the Directorate (or equivalent) affairs. 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. Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BLM, Headquarters Office BLM National Operations Center, HR-250 Denver Federal Center, Building 50 P.O. Box 25047 Denver, CO 80225 US
• Name: HQ/NOC HR
• Phone: 303-236-6421
• Email: [email protected]