Salary: Lakewood, CO: GS 6: $49,049 (Step 01) to $63,766 (Step 10); GS-7: $54,505 (Step 01) to $70,859 (Step 10) GS-8: $60,362 (Step 01) to $78,468 (Step 10) Rolla, MO: GS-6: $44,117 (Step 01) to $57,354 (Step 10) GS-7: $49,025 (Step 01) to $63,733 (Step 10) GS-8: $54,292 (Step 01) to $70,578 (Step 10) NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01. Open to the public: USGS-RES-24-12345656-DE-SER

Duties

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) serves as a national catalyst for the organization and distribution of biological, hydrological, geological, and geographical information and addresses the specific needs of the Department of the Interior and its land and resource managers. The USGS is the Nation's largest water, earth, biological science and civilian mapping agency, working in cooperation with more than 2,000 organizations across the country with numerous international communities to provide reliable, impartial, scientific information to resource managers, planners, and other customers and partners. The National Geospatial Technical Operations Center (NGTOC) is an operational component within the USGS National Geospatial Directorate (NGD) which includes the NGTOC and the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. The NGTOC provides world-class geospatial technical expertise, research, and customer service for the USGS and the Nation and is responsible for the acquisition, assessment, integration, and publication of geospatial data in support of The National Map. This includes oversight of Geospatial Data Products and Services Contracts, quality validation of products and data provided by external partners and contractors, development of national standards and data models, and providing technical assistance to federal, state, local and private sector partners. The Management & Program Assistant position falls within the Office of the Deputy Director however the incumbent will support all NGTOC's Senior Management in some capacity. The incumbent provides general administrative support to NGTOC Senior Managers by coordinating meetings and publishing notes, arranging travel and vouchering, reconciling travel bank cards, manage a group mailbox for the front office & calendars, prepare correspondence that require the Director's signature and the primary point of contact for administrative records. As a Program & Management Assistant within the National Geospatial Technical Operations Center, some of your specific duties will include:

Requirements

Qualifications

For GS-06: Applicants must meet the following to qualify for the GS-6 level: **One year of specialized experience in or directly related to the position to be filled that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, the required specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal service. Examples of GS-5 level work may include: 1) controlling and reading all incoming correspondence, screening items to be handled personally, and forwarding the remainder to others for action; 2) records management; 3) arranging for large meetings or conferences including satisfactory time, reserving meeting rooms, and notifying participants; 4) requisitioning small purchases in support of Senior Management 5) Perform general administrative support for Senior Management. For examples 1-5, assignments were given in terms of general instructions and desired results. Assistance was provided with unusual situations. Work was planned and carried out independently and in accordance with established instructions, priorities, policies and accepted practices. Judgment was used to select existing guidelines that were appropriate for the specific situation. For GS-07: Applicants must meet the following to qualify for the GS-7 level: **One year of specialized experience in or directly related to the position to be filled that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, the required specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal service. Examples of GS-6 level work may include: 1) locating and summarizing information from files and documents as required or in anticipation of supervisor's needs; 2) reviewing publications, directives, and other materials that may affect the office and determining those that can be acted upon personally and taking necessary action; 3) composing correspondence; 4) reviewing documents prepared for supervisor's signature for conformance with procedures, grammar, format, and special policies and returning to originator when not in conformance with requirements. 5) Perform general administrative support for Senior Management. For examples 1-5, the supervisor provided assignments; determined the objectives, priorities, and deadlines; and assisted with unusual situations. Work was planned and carried out independently and in accordance with established instructions, priorities, policies and accepted practices. Judgment was used to select guidelines that were appropriate for the specific situation. When existing guidelines could not be applied, the problem was referred to a designated authority to handle. For GS-08: Applicants must meet the following to qualify for the GS-8 level: **One year of specialized experience in or directly related to the position to be filled that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, the required specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-7 level in the Federal service. Examples of GS-7 level work may include: 1) scheduling appointments and making commitments for the supervisor to attend meetings or other gatherings, without prior approval; 2) interpreting and replying to nonroutine requests for information and reporting requirements; 3) serving as a buffer and liaison between the supervisor and other personnel based on written and unwritten office policy and practices. 4) Perform general administrative support for Senior Management. For examples 1-4, the supervisor determined the overall objectives and priorities of the work and assisted with unusual situations. Work was planned and carried out independently, handling problems and deviations in accordance with established instructions, priorities, policies, accepted practices, commitments and program goals of the supervisor. Interpretation and adaptation of the guidelines to specific problems was required. The work involved different and unrelated processes and methods. Work decisions required analyzing the subject matter, phase, or issues involved in each assignment. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

• 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.
• Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/how-foreign-education-evaluated-federal-jobs .

Additional Information:

Reasonable Accommodation Requests:

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire.

Contacts

• Address NGTOC MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Mail Stop 600 Reston, VA 20192 US
• Name: Sally Ruskowski
• Phone: 703 648-7437
• Email: [email protected]