Summary This position is a Administrative Support Assistant, GS-0303-6/7 working for the Assistant Regional Director-Ecological Services. If selected, you will be placed at a Region 6 Regional or Field Office. Preferred locations are Lakewood, CO; Grand Junction, CO; Vernal, UT; or Pierre, SD. Questions regarding duty location preference and placement should be saved for the interview. Responsibilities As a Administrative Support Assistant your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Prepares obligations, reviews and processes invoices and vouchers, and enters information into an automated administrative accounting system; uses government credit card to purchase necessary supplies and services by proper procurement methods; and prepares, maintains, and ensures accuracy of time and attendance reports through the electronic time and attendance system. Coordinates with Regional Payroll Coordinator on payroll problems; coordinates travel schedules, arrangements, justifications, and necessary authorizations for all staff; prepares and submits all travel vouchers; and coordinates and schedules staff training and trains clerical personnel. Assists in developing and formulating field level budget including estimates, justifications, and all financial activities; analyzes historical budget and financial data as a preliminary to budget preparation; and identifies problem areas and makes recommendations for corrective action. Assists in preparation of pertinent personnel action forms; provides guidance and assistance in all personnel matters; provides guidance and assistance on applicable procedures, instructions, and regulations to other personnel assigned to the field station.- Prepares and supervises the preparation of reports associated with property, training, vehicle use, energy, equipment, safety, travel, and various other special reports as requested; supervises the inventory of all accountable property; and conducts a physical inventory of all accountable property. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Only experience and education obtained by 10/03/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualifications. Minimum Qualification [GS-06] I possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes: (1) Using various word processing and spreadsheet software to create document and spreadsheets; (2) Assisting with procurement of services and supplies; (3) Assisting with the preparation/reviewing of travel vouchers; (4) Serving as a timekeeper using an automated timekeeping system; (5) Independently preparing forms, documents, correspondence; and (6) Assisting in the preparation of budgets. NOTE: To qualify under this option, your resume must contain sufficient detail to prove you have one year experience equivalent to the GS-05 level performing these duties. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail to prove you have one year experience equivalent to the GS-05 level performing these duties. Minimum Qualification [GS-07] I possess at least one year of full-time specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-06 level in the Federal service. This experience includes (1) Budget related duties including updating and tracking budget and financial data; (2) Preparing finance/budget related reports; (3) Preparing and reviewing correspondence and/or reports requiring prescribed formats, proper grammar and spelling; (4) Purchasing supplies and equipment; (5) Maintaining suspense tracking of deadlines for the office; and (6) Maintaining files/records and property management. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail to prove you have one year experience equivalent to the GS-06 level 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. Notification to Applicants: Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. Education Additional Information The salary will be based upon duty station and locality pay once selected. Locality tables may be found at: Federal Pay Tables 2024. This position is also open to status candidates under announcement R6-24-12506388-AW-MP. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods. 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 this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP click here Reasonable Accommodation: The USFWS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please visit USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. 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