Secretary (Office Automation)

This Secretary (OA) position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, GS-0318-8/9 working in the following location(s): Anchorage, Alaska Salt Lake City, Utah In order to be considered for any duty location, ensure desired locations are selected. Applicants will not be considered for locations not selected.

As a Secretary (Office Automation) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Carry out a spectrum of responsibilities as a secretary and principle administrative support employee for US Wildland Fire Service leadership in a Geographic Area. Modifies and devises methods and procedures that significantly and consistently affect wildland fire operations. Develops, implements, and recommends changes to administrative procedures and methods. Responds to public inquiries from the medica, special interest groups, and industries as appropriate. Performs various administrative tasks for higher level leadership to include: managing meetings, appointments, and conferences; screening phone calls and visitors; answering most questions and resolving issues involving established policy or routine matters; receiving and screening correspondense; monitoring and maintaining official files; preparing agendas and managing travel arrangements.

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 OR 2-year trial 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. Position may require occasional travel. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: There is not an option to qualify for the 0318 series utilizing education at the GS-08/09 level.