Department of the Interior
Secretary (OA)
Department of the Interior, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
Summary
This position is a SECRETARY (OA), GS-0318-7/8 working in Anchorage, Alaska for the R7-Division of Migratory Birds. The full performance level of this position is GS-8.
This position is also open to status candidates under announcement R7-25-12575336-AV-MP. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.
Duties
Cost of Living Allowance: In addition to the yearly salary, this position is entitled to a 1.69% cost-of-living allowance (COLA) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-systems/nonforeign-areas/#url=COLA-Rates. This allowance is subject to annual review, adjustment, and rate decrease.
Alaska Return Rights (excludes Anchorage and Fairbanks): If you are a
current U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee in a professional series, and you are transferring from a Region outside of Alaska, you will be eligible to return to a position in your home Region upon completion of a minimum 3-year tour of duty in Alaska. If you exercise this option, your home Region will place you in a position of equivalent grade in the same general occupational classification series that you occupied in Alaska. For the professional series at the GS-5 level or above.
As a SECRETARY (OA) your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Advise personnel on travel requirements and procedures.Organize and maintain office organizational charts, telephone directories, and/or routine information.Prepare requisitions for office supplies and equipment.Use computer software for word processing (Word perfect, Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
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 investigationProbationary 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.Skill as a qualified typist is required; 40 words per minute typing speed with 3 or fewer errors.
Qualifications
Only experience and education obtained by 11/15/2024 will be considered.
**In order to qualify for this position you must possess theMinimum Qualification.
Minimum Qualification [GS-7]**
1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience may include: 1) arranging travel and creating travel vouchers; 2) updating calendars and using Microsoft Office applications; 3) following established administrative procedures; 4) entering time and attendance.
Minimum Qualification [GS-8]
1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience may include: 1) providing executive level administrative support; 2) arranging travel and submitting travel vouchers; 3) ensuring time and attendance is entered accurately and submitted timely; 4) utilizing office automation, reviewing correspondence for accuracy, and interpreting guidelines.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
Experience refers to paid and unpai 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
Not applicable.
Additional information
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**This announcement also includes a second assessment through USA Hire. This is a timed assessment; you will be sent an email with instructions from USA Hire.
**PCS INFORMATION: -No PCS entitlements authorized
TELEWORK: This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.
Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under thi
This position is a SECRETARY (OA), GS-0318-7/8 working in Anchorage, Alaska for the R7-Division of Migratory Birds. The full performance level of this position is GS-8.
This position is also open to status candidates under announcement R7-25-12575336-AV-MP. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.
Duties
Cost of Living Allowance: In addition to the yearly salary, this position is entitled to a 1.69% cost-of-living allowance (COLA) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-systems/nonforeign-areas/#url=COLA-Rates. This allowance is subject to annual review, adjustment, and rate decrease.
Alaska Return Rights (excludes Anchorage and Fairbanks): If you are a
current U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee in a professional series, and you are transferring from a Region outside of Alaska, you will be eligible to return to a position in your home Region upon completion of a minimum 3-year tour of duty in Alaska. If you exercise this option, your home Region will place you in a position of equivalent grade in the same general occupational classification series that you occupied in Alaska. For the professional series at the GS-5 level or above.
As a SECRETARY (OA) your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Advise personnel on travel requirements and procedures.Organize and maintain office organizational charts, telephone directories, and/or routine information.Prepare requisitions for office supplies and equipment.Use computer software for word processing (Word perfect, Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
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 investigationProbationary 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.Skill as a qualified typist is required; 40 words per minute typing speed with 3 or fewer errors.
Qualifications
Only experience and education obtained by 11/15/2024 will be considered.
**In order to qualify for this position you must possess theMinimum Qualification.
Minimum Qualification [GS-7]**
1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience may include: 1) arranging travel and creating travel vouchers; 2) updating calendars and using Microsoft Office applications; 3) following established administrative procedures; 4) entering time and attendance.
Minimum Qualification [GS-8]
1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience may include: 1) providing executive level administrative support; 2) arranging travel and submitting travel vouchers; 3) ensuring time and attendance is entered accurately and submitted timely; 4) utilizing office automation, reviewing correspondence for accuracy, and interpreting guidelines.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
Experience refers to paid and unpai 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
Not applicable.
Additional information
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**This announcement also includes a second assessment through USA Hire. This is a timed assessment; you will be sent an email with instructions from USA Hire.
**PCS INFORMATION: -No PCS entitlements authorized
TELEWORK: This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.
Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under thi