Administrative Support Assistant
The Administrative Support Assistant salary will be based upon duty station and locality pay once selected. Locality tables may be found at:
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//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2020/general-schedule/ Vacancies may be filled in any of the locations listed. Please note that if selected you may be placed at a regional office, field office, current duty station or a current remote duty station at the discretion of management. Additional questions regarding placements should be reserved for the interview process. As a Administrative Support Assistant, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Coordinates foreign and domestic travel for staff within the business team. Obtains information on desired itinerary and special needs or requirements from traveler and verifies that necessary approval documents are completed. Advises travelers on travel regulations and procedures on topics such as scheduling travel, obtaining necessary clearances, expenses which may be reimbursed, whether time spent traveling is paid or unpaid, and the need for passport, visa, or special clearances. Responsible for accomplishing tasks associated with coordinating the assigned business team's payroll and effectively serving as technical staff resource to assigned refuges within the business team on payroll and travel matters. Provides assistance on regulations regarding work schedules, overtime, comp time, Sunday premium, night differential, hazard pay, and leave. Performs clerical tasks using Microsoft Word, Excel, databases, graphics (charts), and various communications software. Monitors established travel ceilings for assigned field stations and reports findings to Team Budget Analyst and station managers. Identifies actual problem areas, trends, significant deficiencies, areas of imbalance and makes recommendations and suggestions to the Team Budget Analyst. Analyzes automated financial reports, listings and notices to identify imbalances and discrepancies, and initiates corrective actions, as necessary. Only experience and education obtained by You may qualify at the GS-06 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrated your ability to perform administrative functions (e.g., payroll, personnel, travel, and/or correspondence), using office procedures and equipment, and meeting and dealing effectively with others. You may qualify at the GS-07 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrated your ability to prepare documents, including request for grant proposals; prepares and maintains acquisition requests; maintains cost accounts; performing administrative functions using office procedures and equipment, and meeting and dealing effectively with others. 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. Promotion Potential:
This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed represent the full performance level of GS-6/7. At lower grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-6/7. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds.The selectee may be promoted without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. The Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA),P.L. 114-47, allows certain individuals who currently or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies to compete under merit promotion procedures:
Current appointees:
Note:
You must submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency. Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND Must have performed at an acceptable level. Former appointees:
Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency, Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; Must apply for position within 2 years after separation, Must have been separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND Must have performed at an acceptable level Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority:
Note:
You must provide a copy of the Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Compliance Hiring Based for Public Land Corps Service. (1) In order to be eligible for PLC non-competitive status, a former member of the PLC must provide documentation, as part of their application, verifying their eligibility and meet the following criteria:
(a) Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC; (b) Applied to a vacancy announcement for which applications are being accepted from individuals with non-competitive status; (c) Meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimum qualification standards stated in the vacancy announcement for the position which you are applying; and (d) Completed his/her most recent Corps service, which provided him/her with a total of 640 hours, inclusive of 120 hours on a PLC project as defined in 16 USC 1723(d), within the last two (2) years. (2) Appointments must be effected within the two years requirement. (3) The two year time-frame cannot be extended. (4) Selectees will be subject to a probationary period. (5) This authority may be used for General Schedule and Federal Wage System positions.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2020/general-schedule/ Vacancies may be filled in any of the locations listed. Please note that if selected you may be placed at a regional office, field office, current duty station or a current remote duty station at the discretion of management. Additional questions regarding placements should be reserved for the interview process. As a Administrative Support Assistant, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Coordinates foreign and domestic travel for staff within the business team. Obtains information on desired itinerary and special needs or requirements from traveler and verifies that necessary approval documents are completed. Advises travelers on travel regulations and procedures on topics such as scheduling travel, obtaining necessary clearances, expenses which may be reimbursed, whether time spent traveling is paid or unpaid, and the need for passport, visa, or special clearances. Responsible for accomplishing tasks associated with coordinating the assigned business team's payroll and effectively serving as technical staff resource to assigned refuges within the business team on payroll and travel matters. Provides assistance on regulations regarding work schedules, overtime, comp time, Sunday premium, night differential, hazard pay, and leave. Performs clerical tasks using Microsoft Word, Excel, databases, graphics (charts), and various communications software. Monitors established travel ceilings for assigned field stations and reports findings to Team Budget Analyst and station managers. Identifies actual problem areas, trends, significant deficiencies, areas of imbalance and makes recommendations and suggestions to the Team Budget Analyst. Analyzes automated financial reports, listings and notices to identify imbalances and discrepancies, and initiates corrective actions, as necessary. Only experience and education obtained by You may qualify at the GS-06 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrated your ability to perform administrative functions (e.g., payroll, personnel, travel, and/or correspondence), using office procedures and equipment, and meeting and dealing effectively with others. You may qualify at the GS-07 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrated your ability to prepare documents, including request for grant proposals; prepares and maintains acquisition requests; maintains cost accounts; performing administrative functions using office procedures and equipment, and meeting and dealing effectively with others. 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. Promotion Potential:
This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed represent the full performance level of GS-6/7. At lower grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-6/7. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds.The selectee may be promoted without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. The Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA),P.L. 114-47, allows certain individuals who currently or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies to compete under merit promotion procedures:
Current appointees:
Note:
You must submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency. Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND Must have performed at an acceptable level. Former appointees:
Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency, Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; Must apply for position within 2 years after separation, Must have been separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND Must have performed at an acceptable level Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority:
Note:
You must provide a copy of the Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Compliance Hiring Based for Public Land Corps Service. (1) In order to be eligible for PLC non-competitive status, a former member of the PLC must provide documentation, as part of their application, verifying their eligibility and meet the following criteria:
(a) Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC; (b) Applied to a vacancy announcement for which applications are being accepted from individuals with non-competitive status; (c) Meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimum qualification standards stated in the vacancy announcement for the position which you are applying; and (d) Completed his/her most recent Corps service, which provided him/her with a total of 640 hours, inclusive of 120 hours on a PLC project as defined in 16 USC 1723(d), within the last two (2) years. (2) Appointments must be effected within the two years requirement. (3) The two year time-frame cannot be extended. (4) Selectees will be subject to a probationary period. (5) This authority may be used for General Schedule and Federal Wage System positions.
- Department:
0303 Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant - Salary Range:
$38,921 to $59,888 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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