Administrative Support Assistant

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service • Anchorage, AK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an Administrative Support Assistant, GS-0303-07 position in Anchorage, Alaska, with the R7-Marine Mammals Management Office. The position provides administrative and fiscal support to staff and field station personnel, including assistance with travel, payroll, personnel actions, procurement, property, and other business processes. It also purchases supplies and services within delegated warranted authority and provides guidance on current administrative policies, procedures, and regulations.

The work is sedentary, with some walking, standing, and bending, and requires working under considerable pressure while handling a wide range of subjects, rules, regulations, and people. Work is performed in an office setting, with occasional travel within the Region. The position requires a one-year probationary period. Relocation entitlements may be authorized for eligible applicants changing duty station, subject to applicable federal regulations.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participate in Direct Deposit.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles.
• Serve a one-year probationary period; continued employment beyond the period requires written agency certification.
• Meet the GS-07 specialized experience requirement: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 in the Federal service, or equivalent experience in the public or private sectors.
• Specialized experience must include procuring supplies, equipment, or services under organizational policy and guidance, including preparing and submitting payment packets; preparing and reviewing travel vouchers; preparing and reviewing time and attendance reports using an electronic system; coordinating staff training; preparing and monitoring personnel actions; using word processing and spreadsheet software for administrative documents and spreadsheets; and providing guidance on administrative procedures relating to budget, procurement, travel, personnel, or similar areas.
• Provide hours worked per week for experience claimed; qualifying experience may include paid or unpaid volunteer experience.
• Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Nice To Haves

• Veteran or eligible transitioning Service Member status may be relevant to the EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot Program; the position is identified as eligible for the pilot.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to staff, including travel arrangements, payroll, and personnel actions.
• Oversee administrative business processes, which may include processing financial, procurement, property, personnel, and other administrative instruments.
• Purchase necessary supplies and services using proper procurement methods within delegated warranted authority.
• Provide fiscal and administrative assistance to field station personnel on current policies, procedures, and regulations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Basic moving expenses may be authorized for eligible applicants changing duty station, subject to Federal Travel Regulation requirements.
• Discretionary relocation entitlements may be authorized, excluding contractor-provided home sale.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed