Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in the BLM Bakersfield Field Office located in Bakersfield, CA and the BLM Ukiah Field Office located in Ukiah, CA. Information about these locations the surrounding area can be found linked. We expect to fill 2 vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Assists in property management to ensure accuracy of ownership and inventories are updated. Purchases supplies and equipment. Resolve complex travel issues and review travel records for accuracy. Prepare, edit, and finalize correspondence. Process daily incoming and outgoing mail. Process various transactions such as obligations, collections, distributions, reconciliations, etc. in the automated financial system. Provide general information about division wide operations to the public both orally and in writing. Respond to inquiries directly or refer individual to the appropriate staff member.

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 or two year trial period.
• This position is included in a bargaining unit. The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE), Local 2052, is the exclusive representative of all employees in this bargaining unit.

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 for the GS-5 you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level. Examples of specialized experience may include: Experience performing clerical administrative duties such as processing mail, drafting correspondence, performing records management; computer software knowledge or experience in data entry, and customer service. OR 4 years of education above high school. OR A combination of education and experience. To qualify for the GS-6 you must have one year of specialized work experience equivalent to GS-5 level. Examples of specialized experience may include: Utilize an automated time and attendance system for reporting. Communicate with customers to answer questions and disseminate and explain information. Coordinate procurement of materials, supplies and services for a department. Research, collect, compile data and statistical information for reports and presentations in support of staff members. To qualify for the GS-7 you must have one year of specialized work experience equivalent to GS-6 level. Examples of specialized experience may include: Provide administrative and office support services, to include budgeting, purchasing, data processing and file management. Prepare travel arrangements for staff. Establish and maintain files in accordance with regulations. Prepare and review correspondence using software applications as electronic mail, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS-5. However, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position. 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: The 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, meeting and training rooms, libraries, or motor vehicles.

Education

If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.

Contacts

• Address BLM California State Office BLM California State Office, CA-945 2800 Cottage Way Suite W-1623 Sacramento, CA 95825 US
• Name: Shayla Costello
• Email: [email protected]