Program Support Assistant

Bureau of Indian Education • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

This position is part of the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Department of the Interior (DOI). As a Program Support Assistant you will be responsible for managing office operations and records, preparing communications, and serving as the main office contact for the Division of Academic Affairs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial or 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12-31-1959, you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 (https://www.sss.gov), in order to be eligible for appointment to this agency.
• Incumbent may be required, as an incidental duty, to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle, in the performance of duties, therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
• Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the OPM Standards.
• GS-07: You must have I have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service.
• Examples include providing administrative and program support to a large division that included tracking budget, purchasing, managing databases and file management; preparing travel arrangements for staff; answering and routing phone calls; maintaining calendars and staff schedules; and preparing, creating, editing, and formatting documents, reports, and memos.
• Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year (52 weeks) of service at the next lower grade level.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of contact for office and responsible for scheduling and coordinating all operational schedules and calendar for the Division of Academic Affairs.
• Perform a variety of administrative procedures, including timekeeping, travel administration, procurement, purchasing, property management, record keeping and note taking.
• Use software applications to track data, compose correspondence, maintain databases and prepare reports.
• Responsible for the maintenance and quality control of the personal and professional files and correspondence.
• Receive telephone calls and visitors to the office and refer to appropriate parties or take messages.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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