Program Support Assistant
What you'd do
This position is located within the Blackfeet Service Unit in Browning, MT. This position is to provide program support and administrative services that assist in the overall effectiveness of the Service Unit's administrative and personnel management activities. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Major duties
Provides comprehensive administrative and program support to the service unit in coordination with the Office of Human Resources (OHR) to ensure accurate and timely personnel processing and compliance with federal requirements. Maintains employee and administrative files in accordance with federal and IHS records management and privacy regulations. Assists in scheduling and preparing materials for employee orientation sessions. Compiles routine data for recurring reports on personnel actions, timekeeping, or administrative activities.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GS-05: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level OR 4 years above high school. Your resume must demonstrate experience in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Perform administrative tasks such as compile information and prepare reports, maintain electronic records, input received data into an automated system. GS-06: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Perform administrative processes such as timekeeping, maintain inventory records, coordinate and provide assistance on employee background processes and personnel actions. NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels and positions for which both education and experience are acceptable. Specialized Experience--Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Before you apply
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