Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Reno, Nevada. Information about Reno and the surrounding area can be found at Reno/Sparks Chamber of Commerce. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This position is authorized a 15% relocation/recruitment incentive, if eligible. See additional information section

Duties

Initiate, develop, implement, and recommend changes to administrative procedures and methods. Modify office procedures and practices to be used by secretaries in subordinate offices throughout the organization. Respond to inquiries and administrative problems brought to the Director’s office by members of the staff and officials of the Washington Office, State and local governments, BLM organizations, Federal agencies, and Congressional staff. Respond to public inquiries from the media, special interest groups, and industry as appropriate. Notify the appropriate manager/official of the need for information or recommendations, and prepare the response/follow up to ensure a timely response. Screens all calls and visitors, answer questions and complete business involving established policy or routine matters, apprising the State Director and Associate State Director of matters on which action has been taken. Arrange conferences for the State Director and Associate State Director. Plan and arrange meetings at the request of Washington Office officials to be held in the State/Center, as well as all leadership meetings and conferences. Prepare agendas, notify participants, and arrange accommodations, luncheons, and similar matters. Take notes and follow up on assigned action items with participants. Plan numerous and changeable travel itineraries and arrangements for the Director and Associate Director, ensure their travel arrangements, and for visiting officials are properly instituted; prepare necessary travel authorizations and vouchers.

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.
• This position requires the ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.
• May require a one year probationary period.
• If selected for this position you will need to complete the Federal Information Systems Security Awareness (FISSA) training prior to start date (if applicable).

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. 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: - This position requires a qualified typist, able to type a minimum of 40 words per minute. Documentation showing certification of the typing requirement must be uploaded with the application package. Specialized Experience for GS-08: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 in the federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as responding to inquiries and administrative problems; setting appointment for managers; drafting correspondence; assist with logistics for meetings and making travel arrangements. Specialized Experience for GS-09: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 in the federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as performing executive personal assistant/secretarial duties for high level leadership or management; acting as an office manager; responding to inquiries and administrative problems that requires dealing with high level staff and officials; exercising control of managers appointments, with authority for commitments of time; reviewing correspondence, creating correspondence in final form; routing matters and following up to ensure action are completed; proficient at coordinating logistics for large meeting and making complicated travel arrangements. 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. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP

Education

This position falls under the group coverage qualification standards for Clerical and Administrative Support positions. There is no Individual Occupation Requirement for this position.

There is no substitution for education in this grade/series combination.

Contacts

• Address BLM Nevada State Office BLM Nevada State Office NV-953 1340 Financial Blvd. Reno, NV 89502 US
• Name: Jessica Parkhurst
• Phone: 781-808-6384
• Email: [email protected]