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Summary This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of the Superintendent, Truxton Canon Agency in Valentine, Arizona. The incumbent will assist in managing the day-to-day administrative support functions associated with the operation of the Superintendent's office. Responsibilities The incumbent, in coordination with the Administrative Manager, assists in managing the day to day administrative support functions associated with the operation of the Superintendent's office. Additionally, the incumbent provides information, guidance and advice regarding timekeeping, correspondence, procurement, travel, cost accounting, files, and records management systems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants who meet at least one of the following requirements may qualify for the position at the GS-5 level - One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 level obtained in either the public or private sector performing clerical work such as preparing, receiving, reviewing and verifying documents; maintaining office records; and locating and compiling data or information from files and other data sources. Four years of education above the high school level. A combination of education and specialized experience listed above totaling 100%. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours is creditable as a substitute for specialized experience. Applicants who meet the following requirement may qualify for the position at the GS-6 level - One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 level obtained in either the public or private sector creating a variety of correspondence in proper formats using word processing programs; routing official correspondence; managing calendars and meeting schedules for management; providing administrative support such as answering telephone calls and greeting visitors; serving as a point-of-contact for an office; & performing data entry into an automated timekeeping system. Applicants who meet the following requirement may qualify for the position at the GS-7 level - One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-6 level obtained in either the public or private sector performing specialized office tasks including making travel arrangements for executive staff; compiling information from a variety of sources to prepare reports for executive staff; preparing supply requisitions according to established rules; & providing direct support and technical assistance to branch managers, supervisors, and staff in departments such as finance, human resources, procurement, property and supply, and Indian self-determination. 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. Education As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS-5 for most positions in the GS-0303 series; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position. Additional Information All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2024 Salary Tables and select the pay chart for Valentine, Arizona. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the "rest of U.S." chart. The full performance level of this position is GS-7. 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. A career ladder promotion is at the discretion of management, and in no way guaranteed. TELEWORK: Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework on a situational basis. 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 . 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. 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/. 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.