- Position Title
- Support Services Specialist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 24-RES-GVA-12148428-DP-CT Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, October 26, 2023 to Monday, October 30, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
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• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Support Services Specialist, GS-0342-07 position with the USDA Forest Service. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. This section will be used to determine if you possess the experience and/or education needed to qualify for this position. Please note if you are using education to qualify you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
1.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your experience and/or education as it pertains to meeting the specialized experience for the Support Services Specialist GS-0342-07. Please select only one response. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. If you do not meet the basic requirements, you will not receive consideration for this position.
For each of the following tasks, choose the statement from the list below that best describe your experience and/or training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. Your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume, and other relevant documents you submit.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Advise unit on policies and procedures to accomplish administrative tasks such as acquisitions, payroll, human resources, agreements, travel, facilities, and safety.
3.
Assist with coordination of clerical and administrative functions to ensure management priorities.
4.
Provide services to include budget, travel, procurement, property management, records management, training, and clerical services to support unit.
5.
Utilize manual and/or automated systems to initiate personnel requests and annual performance ratings.
6.
Advise supervisors of cyclical employee human resource actions for employee welfare and assurance of required actions.
7.
Perform manual and/or automated records management with attention to data and record regulatory compliance.
8.
Utilize computer's software package to prepare reports, graphics, spreadsheets, and charts to complete work tasks.
9.
Handle the receipt, routing, and control of incoming correspondence; including mail, faxes, and routine documents to support unit.
10.
Prepare forms and letters for review and signature by supervisor to support program management.
11.
Check spelling, grammar, and format style of drafted correspondence to ensure clarity of documents.
12.
Establish annual operating budget by collecting data to analyze the cost of project proposals, staffing levels, and procurement of goods and services.
13.
Administer cost effective methods of financial management for procurement activities that support unit objectives.
14.
Evaluate data and information gathered from invoices and receipts to update and balance the budget.
15.
Perform budget updates, corrections, and report discrepancies to a supervisor to maintain the unit budget Perform budget updates, corrections, and report discrepancies to a supervisor to maintain the unit budget.
16.
Prepare budget requests for administrative operations, front desk operations, and facility maintenance to keep unit running efficiently.
17.
Purchase supplies, equipment, and services for unit using established procurement methods.
18.
Perform general management support services to maintain and dispose of equipment to support unit.
19.
Perform on-site annual evaluations and monthly inspection of quarter's facilities.
20.
Perform property inventories, file maintenance, discrepancies reports, and related documentation.
21.
Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, and degree.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
22.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).