This position is an Administrative Support Assistant, GS- 0303-6/7, working in East Orland, ME, for the R5-New England Fisheries Program Complex. This position is also open to status candidates under announcement R5-24-12544774-CU-MP. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

Duties

As an Administrative Support Assistant your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Make travel arrangements for office staff to accomplish mission. Track procurement requests and ensure materials are received. Communicate effectively to accomplish diverse tasks related to operation of the office.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 09/27/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification of the respective grade level(s) to which you are applying. Minimum Qualification [GS-6] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-5 grade level in the federal service performing work in or directly related to providing administrative support. Specialized experience may include: (1) using word processing and spreadsheet software to create documents and spreadsheets; (2) assisting with procurement of services and supplies; (3) assisting with preparation of travel vouchers; (4) serving as a timekeeper using an automated timekeeping system; (5) preparing forms, documents, and correspondence; and/or (6) tracking expenditures for the preparation of budgets. Minimum Qualification [GS-7] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-6 grade level in the federal service performing work in or directly related to providing administrative support. Specialized experience may include: (1) using word processing and spreadsheet software to create documents and spreadsheets; (2) purchasing supplies and equipment; (3) preparing and reviewing travel vouchers, and advising on travel regulations and procedures; (4) performing budget-related duties including tracking budget and financial data; and/or (5) preparing and reviewing correspondence or reports including ensuring adherence to prescribed formats, proper grammar and spelling. 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

There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Email: [email protected]