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Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs Program Support Assistant in Fort Duchesne, Utah

Summary This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Superintendent, Uintah and Ouray Agency in Fort Duchesne, Utah. This position provides administrative and programmatic support to the Branch of Irrigation. Open Until Filled or the Closing Date whichever comes first: NOTE: Applications will be reviewed after 10 calendar days and thereafter.. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see USA Jobs What are bargaining units Responsibilities Verify the accuracy of the NIIMS database information, making corrections as necessary. Work with Agency personnel and other entities to verify lease and address changes. Establish and maintain a central filing system consistent with bureau policies. Serve as the primary point of contact for all inquiries. Prepare or assist in the preparation of all correspondence. Provide administrative support for time and attendance and property management. Requisition supplies and equipment applying knowledge of procurement guidelines. Assist with the monitoring of cooperative agreements. Collect data for the operating budget, review and consolidate material into the annual budget. Operate and maintain the Geographic Information System (GIS) for the Irrigation Project. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards ). The following shows the amounts of education and/or experience required to qualify for positions covered by this standard. GS-7: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level. Specialized Experience: Provide clerical and administrative support to the supervisor/office by: serve as a point-of-contact for an office; answering telephone calls; creating a variety of correspondence in proper formats using word processing programs; route official correspondence; manage calendars by planning and scheduling of appointments and meetings based on their priorities and workload; track workflow by logging, organizing and assigning in coming tasks; assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures relating to assigned duties; experience in customer service; greeting the general public; receive inquiries from customers and direct them to the appropriate personnel; prepare and reconcile customer billing accounts; serve as the primary technical lead in the areas of accounting, finance, budgeting, timekeeping, travel, procurement and performing data entry in related automated systems. Create, update and manage the records management systems by maintaining departmental files consistent with bureau policies; process data calls ensuring that all requests of action for information are acted upon due dates are met; read and interpret legal land descriptions to verify ownership changes via deeds or other legal documents. 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 Not applicable at this grade level. Additional Information All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2023 Salary Tables and select the pay chart for the "rest of U.S." chart. The full performance level of this position is None. TELEWORK: Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of the position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp . LAND MANAGEMENT WORKFORCE FLEXIBILITY ACT: If applying under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, you must provide documentation to support your eligibility (SF-50) and performance (references and/or performance appraisal). Under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) two groups of individuals are eligible to apply under this announcement: current and/or former employees serving or who have served under time-limited competitive appointments at land management agencies. Land Management Agencies include: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service. Current appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND 3) must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service. Former appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; 3) must have separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND 4) must have performed at an acceptable level through the service period. SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Certain candidates may be eligible to apply under a special hiring authority including those for disabled individuals, Peace Corps employees, Foreign Service employees, veterans, etc. For more information, visit the following OPM websites: USAJOBS Information Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/; Vets Info Guide: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/. VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE PAYMENT: Former Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government, and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. Most individuals who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.

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