This position is located on National Resources Conservation Service New Hampshire, Dover, NH. The purpose of this position is to serve as the executive secretary and office manager to the State Conservationist. Duties broadly include ensuring policies and practices used by other administrative support in Leadership Team offices are consistent with those in the State office.

Duties

Serves as the executive secretary and office manager for the NRCS New Hampshire State Office. Ensures that policies and practices followed correctly and consistently by support staff. Performs a variety of administrative functions to provide effective management of the office including support to the State Leadership Team. Prepares agendas for and documents minutes of staff meetings. Works within a team concept to develop and implement ways to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of the products and/or services provided to internal and external customers. Drafts and reviews written correspondence for internal and external customers including decision makers and legislative staff.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. If selected you will be sent instructions on obtaining fingerprints. Please note we are not able to reimburse any fees incurred for fingerprints.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the type of vehicle(s) operated to perform the duties of this position.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. TYPING REQUIREMENT: To qualify for this position, you must have a typing speed of at least 40 words per minute. You must self-certify your typing speed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level(s) in which you are applying: GS-07 Specialized Experience: One or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: Using software to create various documents, reports and correspondences; Screening all calls and route important matters to managers; and Assisting with procuring supplies, equipment, and services for an organization. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) GS-08 Specialized Experience: One or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: Maintaining calendars for leadership, making travel arrangements and preparing travel documents; Using software to create various documents, reports and correspondences; Documenting and disseminating meeting notes to ensure action items are accomplished; and Screening all calls and route important matters to managers. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) There is no education substitution for specialized experience at the GS-07/08 grade levels for this series. 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). 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The OPM Qualification Standards for this position can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Natural Resources Conservation Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Midwest Services Branch
• Phone: 8164265706
• Email: [email protected]