Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. One position is located in Kanab, Utah. One position is located in Richfield, Utah One position is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Information about the surrounding area can be found at the link provided. We expect to fill three vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

These positions serve as the Administrative Support Assistants for the Color Country District, Paria River District, or West Desert District. Greet visitors and provide basic guidance on programs and direct visitors and/or questions to the appropriate staff member when necessary. Answer incoming telephone calls, determines the identity and nature of calls, answers caller's questions or directs the caller to the appropriate staff member. Issue Christmas tree, wood, mineral, recreation as well as other permits. Sells maps and brochures. Maintains files of permits issued/sold. Serve as collections officer. Process monies received through the mail and over the counter through the Bureau's Collections and Billings System. Serve as a timekeeper/payroll, assists staff with time and attendance records in the automated payroll system. Process daily incoming and out-going mail, receives, date stamps and distributes hardcopy mail. Prepare, edit, and finalize correspondence for office supervisors and managers. Performs various clerical support functions such as photocopying, filing, typing forms, etc. Perform administrative tasks using word processing, spreadsheets, data base management, and graphics software. Maintain the central filing system (official records, directives, BLM Manuals and Technical References).

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.

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. To qualify at the GS-06 level you must meet the following: Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level equivalent in difficulty and complexity to perform the duties of an Administrative Support Assistant. Qualifying specialized experience includes: clerical duties such as establishing and maintaining office files and records; opening, logging, and determining the distribution of mail; entering, retrieving, and correcting data in an automated data management systems (data entry/coding); and utilizing computer software and office machines to complete daily tasks. Please note there are no educational substitutions at this grade level. 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. Physical Demands: Work is typically sedentary. Some work may require periods of walking, standing, bending, or driving a motor vehicle. The incumbent may frequently lift relatively light boxes, materials, and supplies and/or carry file folders, copied materials, books, and other similar materials. Work Environment: Work is typically located in an adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated office environment. The work environment may involve everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, mail distribution centers, meetings and training rooms, libraries, or motor vehicles.

Contacts

• Address BLM Utah State Office BLM Utah State Office, UT-953 400 West 200 South Suite 500 Salt Lake City, UT 84101 US
• Name: BLM Utah HR Recruitment Team
• Email: [email protected]