Administrative Support Assistant

Summary The Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) works to promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve resources offshore through vigorous regulatory oversight and enforcement. For information about our bureau go to: http://www.bsee.gov/ Responsibilities This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Oil Spill Preparedness Division (OSPD), Response Research Branch (RRB), duty stationed in Leonardo, New Jersey. At the full performance level (GS-9) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Support the BSEE Ohmsett staff and the Ohmsett Contractor in support of facility operations. 2. Maintain sensitive records and files in compliance with established records retention management guidelines. 3. Serve as the Property Officer, maintaining and inventory and keeping account of, and providing routine and ad-hoc reports on government property located at Ohmsett. 4. Serve as a BSEE representative on site and point of contact for interactions with base and navy host command. 5. Recommend initiatives or actions to management that support timely and effective development and implementation of program goals and objectives in alignment with Bureau and Departmental strategic plans and goals. 6. Respond in person, by telephone, or by email to requests for information from BSEE management, the contract-operator of Ohmsett, National Weapon Station (NWS) Earle security personnel, Ohmsett customers, and the public while maintaining agency rules and protocols. The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has determined that this is NOT a remote position, and the incumbent will be required to report to the duty location in Leonardo, New Jersey (non-negotiable). And that this position is NOT eligible for Telework (non-negotiable). Physical Demands: Work is primarily sedentary in nature. However, Ohmsett is the National Oil Spill Response & Renewable Energy Test Facility which is considered an industrial facility. The incumbent may be required to climb up and down flights of stairs (or ladders) to communicate with personnel working in and around the Ohmsett test tank. The work occasionally requires transporting light objects such as files, books, and papers. No special physical qualifications are required. Work Environment: Work is performed in an adequately lighted, heated, ventilated office setting. The incumbent is faced with frequent interruptions and must meet with others on a regular basis. Salary Information GS-07: $57,594 (Step 1) -$74,874 (Step 10) per annum. GS-09: $70,448 (Step 1)- $91,582 (Step 10) per annum. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available. This vacancy is also announced as BSEE-EEGG-24-FS-325(MP) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Merit Promotion procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination. You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/. Qualifications Minimum Qualification Requirements: GS-07 Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-07, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1) Maintaining and tracking data using various software and data bases. 2) Communicating and coordinating access to a secured facility. 3) Reviewing and processing confidential information such as driver's license, birth dates, social security numbers etc. MUST MEET 2 of 3 GS-09 Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-09, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1) Maintaining and tracking invoices related to operating site; AND 2) Communicating and coordinating access to a secured facility; AND 3) Reviewing and processing confidential information such as (driver's license, birth dates, social security numbers etc. MUST MEET ALL Education cannot be used as a substitution for experience. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Education Education cannot be used as a substitution for experience. Additional Information Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position. Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for and performance of higher-level duties. The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361. Important Note: All Department of the Interior (DOI) employees are subject to the conflict of interest restrictions imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report. In addition, DOI employees, GS-15 and above, who work in the Office of the Secretary; along with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) employees (at ALL grade levels), are further restricted concerning their interests in Federal lands and resources administered or controlled by the Department of the Interior. This includes holding stock in energy corporations which lease Federal lands (e.g.: oil, gas, coal, alternative energy resources, etc.). If you have any such investments you should contact the DOI, BOEM or BSEE Ethics Office before accepting employment. DOI employees are held to the highest level of integrity. Employees must be objective and impartial in the performance of their work. All potential issues (e.g.: work-related interactions with friends, family members, or previous employers) must be disclosed at the time of application or during the interview process. NOTICE: This employer participates in E-Verify and will utilize your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work with the U.S. Department of the Interior. The preliminary background check consists of a search of Office of Personnel Management and Department of Defense background investigation files and an FBI National Criminal History Fingerprint Check; it may take up to 3 weeks to complete. If selected for this position, you will be extended a tentative offer of employment pending a satisfactory background check. Current Federal employees or individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check; these will be handled on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the Bureau security office.