Administrative Support Assistant

This position is a Administrative Support Assistant, GS- 0303-6/7 working for the R7-Div of Refuge Budget and Information Mgmt.
This position is also open to the public under announcement R7-24-12245841-SG-DE. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.
Six (6) positions will be filled in the following locations in Alaska: Anchorage, Bethel, Cold Bay, Homer, Kenai, Soldotna, King Salmon, Kotzebue, Kodiak, Fairbanks, Tok.Qualifications: Only experience obtained by 01/09/2024 will be considered.
In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification.
Minimum Qualification [GS-6]: Applicants must possess:
One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 level of the Federal service and provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) reviewing an organization's funds or financial data to ensure accuracy; 2) performing administrative functions, e.g., payroll, personnel, travel, and/or correspondence, using office procedures and equipment, and meeting and dealing with others. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail, e.g., begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration.
Minimum Qualification [GS-7]: Applicants must possess:
One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-6 level of the Federal service and which provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) preparing procurement documents; 2) preparing and maintaining acquisition requests; 3) performing micro-purchases; 4) maintaining cost accounts; 5) providing guidance on administrative procedures to others. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail, e.g., begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically,
i. Area of Consideration.
ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502.
iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method
Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirementsEducation: There is no substitution of education for this series at these grade levels.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:
https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP click here
Employment Type: FULL_TIME