Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. This position is located at the Gila District Office in Tucson, Arizona. Alternative choice of physical duty location either in Tucson or Safford, AZ. Information about locations within Arizona can be found at: https://azchamber.com/ We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

In this position you will serve as an Administrative Officer. Typical duties include: Drafting and implementing formal procedures to meet agency needs, initiatives, policies, and strategic priorities. Serves as a focal point for administrative and support services and provides program leadership and direction. Responsible for property and supplies inventories, materials & equipment control, distribution and storage; records management; personnel processing; Fleet management; Safety Operations for the District; and Engineering services for the District. Responsible for Administration of Business and Support Services for the District, to include: Budget development and oversight; collections, and utilization. Responsible for control of funds; procurement and contracting actions; administrative support of resource management programs; time and attendance, and travel coordination; facilities and property management. Supervising a staff of approximately 7 permanent employees. Ensures coordination and communication within Support Services and other staffs, the District Office and Field Offices.

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.
• May require a one year probationary period.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: If you are selected for this position, you will be required to serve a one year supervisory/managerial probationary period if one has not previously been completed.
• This position may require regular and recurring overtime.
• Must hold a valid state driver's license.

Qualifications

You qualify for the GS-12 if you possess at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Leading a team, project, or work unit to meet established administrative goals; Maintaining the budget for a program or organization to ensure funding goals are met; Recommending personnel actions (e.g. hiring, promotion, disciplinary action, etc.) for employees; and Drafting written briefings or reports for internal and/or external stakeholders. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies". 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, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification AND time-in-grade claims will be subject to verification. 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. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, persons with disabilities, and those covered under the Interchange Agreement possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the documentation that is required, click on the links in Who May Be Considered section or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary, although there is some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or office supplies. The incumbent may be required to drive an automobile. Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BLM Arizona State Office BLM Arizona State Office, AZ-953 One North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85002 US
• Name: Philadelphia Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]