This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Southwest Region in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see What are bargaining units? NOTE: TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE.

Duties

Receives and controls mail; sorting and delivering to staff and assembling outgoing mail. Proofreads and finalizes all outgoing correspondence to verify accuracy. Coordinates, organizes, and assists in preparing for meetings. Monitors and tracks fiscal obligations, expenditures, and availability of funds. Serves as timekeeper for program staff. Requisition office supplies, equipment, printing, and services utilizing the Government purchase card applying knowledge of procurement guidelines. Assist in the proper maintenance and disposal of files and records. Receives visitors, answers telephone calls, and routes to appropriate staff. Makes all necessary arrangements for travel and training.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA -4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• Incumbent may be required to operate a government motor vehicle as an incidental duty, must possess a valid driver's license, and have a safe driving record within the 3 year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, GS-0303). GS-7: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include gathering data; preparing and reviewing reports and correspondence; tracking correspondence through a software system; reviewing travel arrangements and processing vouchers; arranging conferences, meetings, training sessions; ensuring all requests for action or information are acted upon and due dates are met; assisting with budget activities; maintaining office filing systems and records; responding to general telephone inquiries and correspondence; preparing purchase orders and requisitions; utilizing software to log information and maintain a database including incoming and outgoing mail; perform timekeeping functions. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.

Education

Education is not a qualifying requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address BIA Center for Recruitment Albuquerque BIA Center for Recruitment Albuquerque 1011 Indian School Road, NW Suite 136 Albuquerque, NM 87104 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Phone: (505) 563-5124
• Email: [email protected]