Administrative Support Assistant

United States Forest Service • Ketchikan, AK

383d • $49,835 - $71,993 • Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Support Assistant position is located within the Alaska Region, Tongass National Forest, and is responsible for providing a variety of administrative management services related to specialized areas or programs supported by the unit. The role involves responding to information requests, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing training and advisory services to staff.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Specialized experience for GS-06: One year specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 in the Federal service.
• Specialized experience for GS-07: One year specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 in the Federal service.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate level education related to business administration or management.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support in the specialized area or program the unit/staff supports.
• Responds to information requests on topics related to the mission, products, or services of the unit/staff.
• Explains resources, services, and administrative processes to clients using appropriate forms and making referrals.
• Provides training and advisory services to the staff in all program administrative procedures ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Serves as the administrative business process point of contact for the staff regarding the specialized area or program.
• Responsible for the administrative oversight of various business processes, including processing financial, procurement, property, personnel, and other administrative instruments.
• Provides advice and guidance on specialized area or program specifications to managers, staff, and line managers.
• Ensures agency compliance with specialized area or program laws, rules, and regulations.
• Develops and implements new systems or administrative processes to meet staff needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make federal careers rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry
• Education Level: No Education Listed