- Position Title
- Support Services Specialist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 24-CHI-OCR-12181958-DP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, October 30, 2023 to Monday, July 1, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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.
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 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. You may only select up to 9 location(s).
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2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
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 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.
Any experience claimed in response to the following questions MUST be supported by information in your resume. This information must be SPECIFIC (i.e., duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments). Failure to provide this supporting documentation may result in receipt of a lower or ineligible rating. (Note: One year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience.)
1.
Select the statement that best describes your experience and/or education for the GS-06 grade level. Experience claimed must be supported in your resume. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education.
2.
Select the statement that best describes your experience and/or education for the GS-07 grade level. Experience claimed must be supported in your resume. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education.
For each of the following tasks, choose the statement from the list below that best describes 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.
3.
Advise unit personnel on applicable laws, regulations, directives, and policies to correctly accomplish administrative tasks relating to acquisitions, payroll, human resources, agreements, travel, facilities, safety, security, or other related issues.
4.
Assist with coordination of clerical and administrative functions to ensure management priorities.
5.
Provide services to include budget, travel, procurement, property management, records management, housing management, or training to support an organization or management.
6.
Utilize automated systems to initiate personnel requests, annual performance ratings, local recruitment efforts, and new employee orientation to support an organization or management.
7.
Monitor and advise supervisors of cyclical-employee human resource actions for employee welfare and assurance of required actions.
8.
Perform automated records management with attention to data and record regulatory compliance.
9.
Utilize computer software package to prepare reports, graphics, spreadsheets, database queries, charts, interoffice mail, etc., to complete assigned work tasks.
10.
Handle the receipt, reading, routing, control, and dispatch of incoming correspondence; including mail, cables, faxes, plus routine and controlled documents to support unit communication needs.
11.
Prepare forms and letters for review and signature by supervisor to support program management.
12.
Check spelling, grammar and format style of drafted correspondence to ensure clarity and coherence of documents.
13.
Establish annual operating budget by collecting data to analyze the cost of project proposals, staffing levels and procurement of goods and services needed to support the unit's objectives.
14.
Administer cost effective methods of financial management and accounting practices for procurement activities that support unit's objectives.
15.
Evaluate data and information gathered from invoices and receipts to update and balance the budget.
16.
Perform regular budget updates, corrections and report discrepancies to a supervisor to maintain the unit budget.
17.
Handle procurement requests for office supplies and equipment needed to support unit employees.
18.
Perform general property management support services to maintain and dispose of equipment to support unit functions.
19.
Perform property inventories, file maintenance, discrepancies reports and related documentation.
20.
Purchase supplies or services for unit using established procurement methods.
21.
Review contract status reports to determine active and inactive purchase orders, agreements, or contracts are on file.
22.
Prepare budget requests for administrative operations, front desk operations and facility maintenance to keep unit functioning efficiently.
23.
Plan the work to be accomplished by assigning work to employees and establishing production or quality standards for the unit's work.
24.
Establish and communicate guidelines and performance requirements to employees including conducting formal performance reviews and identifying developmental and training needs of employees.
25.
Perform administrative and human resources management functions for the unit such as providing advice, counsel or instruction on both administrative and work matters.
26.
Foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
27.
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, degree, and/or completion of trade or vocational school program.
28.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.