Administrative Support Assistant (Wildland Fire)

This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority These Administrative Support Assistant (Wildland Fire) positions are with the US Wildland Fire Service, GS-0303-6/7. Please see the How to Apply section for more information regarding duty locations.

As a Administrative Support Assistant (Wildland Fire) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Advise the supervisor on fire business management procedures regarding timekeeping, procurement, informal contracting, injury claims and compensation. Provides administrative support in the use of automated wildland fire management information systems. Prepare travel documents (e.g., authorizations and vouchers) in an automated travel system, and enter and/or validate time and attendance records in an automated payroll system. Purchase supplies and equipment using simplified acquisition procedures through the DOI integrated charge card program. Participate in the development and formulation of the budget(s) for multiple accounts with various sub-activities and/or funding sources.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. Direct Deposit Required. A condition of employment for accepting this position, you MAY be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. Subject to occasional travel, and you must obtain a government charge card for travel.