This position is a Administrative Support Assistant, GS- 0303-6/7 working in Marquette, Michigan for the R3-Marquette Biological Station. This position is also open to the public under announcement R3-25-12568545-LP-DE. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

Duties

As a Administrative Support Assistant your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as primary contact for phone calls, public, and guests to office; arranges meeting logistics and information packets. Provide administrative support services such as: prepare and monitor personnel actions; prepare, maintain, and ensure accuracy of time and attendance; assist with payroll problems; provide HR assistance and guidance. Provides guidance and assistance in all personnel matters including tracking and scheduling of medical clearance/surveillance, health benefits, and retirement information. Reviews outgoing correspondence for proper spelling, grammar, format and arrangement of material. Procure necessary supplies, equipment, and services; follow procurement rules and regulations.

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.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Uniform: Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform will be required.
• 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 the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 10/25/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position, you must possess the Minimum Qualification: Minimum Qualification [GS-06]: One (1) year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes: review an organization's funds or financial data to ensure accuracy; prepare and ensure accuracy of time and attendance reports through an electronic time and attendance system; procure supplies, equipment or services in accordance with regulations governing the type of purchase; prepare oral briefings and written reports for management on financial or administrative matters; provide organizational support services for an organization such as preparing forms, documents or correspondence, or responding to procedural questions from the public. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail to prove you have one year experience performing these duties. Minimum Qualification [GS-07]: One (1) year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to at least the GS-6 grade level in Federal service. Specialized experience includes: knowledge of administrative functions; knowledge in the use of various word processing and spreadsheet software; coordinating procurement and contracting regulations, policy and procedures; knowledge of annual work planning and analyzing funding requirements; preparing/reviewing travel vouchers; preparing and submitting payment packets; serving as a timekeeper using an automated system; coordinating staff training; maintaining file system; knowledge of personnel functions and procedures and preparation and monitoring of personnel actions; meeting and communicating effectively with others. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail to prove you have one year experience performing these duties. 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. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for this position.

Contacts

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