Secretary (OA)

Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified: Type a minimum of 40 words a minute (based on a 5-minute sample with 3 or less errors). In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements – please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. For GS-08: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity. Specialized experience is defined as implementing office operations by following secretarial procedures and policies identified by supervisor; serving as clerical liaison between supervisor and staff; scheduling and/or arranging meetings or conferences; performing the following administrative functions: completing travel arrangements, reviewing and drafting correspondence, screening visitors and telephone calls, scheduling meetings, and utilizing various office automation software. For GS-09: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity. Specialized experience is defined as managing office operations by developing and implementing secretarial procedures and policies; serving as lead clerical liaison between supervisor and staff; scheduling and/or arranging meetings or conferences; performing the following administrative functions: completing travel arrangements, preparing travel orders, reviewing and drafting correspondence, overseeing the work of Division clerical staff, screening visitors and telephone calls, scheduling meetings, and utilizing various office automation software. 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. Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.
Explore a new career with the BLM – where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in National Operations Center (NOC), Office of the Director in Lakewood, CO. Information about Lakewood and the surrounding area can be found here. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.