Summary This position is established in the Law Enforcement and Investigations Staff. Provides administrative and management support to the organization by independently planning, performing, and coordinating all functions necessary for efficient operation. Performs a variety of administrative and managerial functions For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact SM.FS.LEI_RECRUIT@USDA.GOV Responsibilities Interpret established and pertinent regulations, organizational policies, management principles, and administrative rules to provide hands on support and provide guidance to program staff. Assist the supervisor in ensuring effective administrative operations for the unit. Provide general guidance and answers to inquiries concerning the application of administrative regulations, legislative acts and policies received from Regional and/or Washington Office to ensure compliance with unit priorities. Analyzes a variety of projected situations involved with budget actions, personnel structure and organizational structures. Communicates with internal and external sources to gather data using tact and diplomacy. Coordinates with Staffs on the responses to a variety of requests,(i.e., program functions, obtains information, prepares and transmits general replies, and refers requests) in a timely manner. Maintains copies of individual training plans and advises personnel on training schedule. Establishes and maintains liaison with representatives from other FS organizations within the region to resolve problems encountered with reporting systems, controls, etc. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. Specialized Experience Requirement: For the GS-09: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as four or more of the following: experience serving as an organization's office manager or executive assistant for top level management/executive staff managing the activities, correspondence, visitors and inquiries for top level managers/executives; Assists in the development of administrative plans and procedures to manage and assess the impact of new and on-going guidance as they apply to unit programs. Assisted in monitoring program activities to ensure policies and requirements were being followed. OR A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., in a course of study such as Master of Science in Administration, Master of Public Service/Policy; OR An appropriate combination of specialized experience and education (only graduate education in excess of 18 semester hours may be used to qualify applicants for this grade level).The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. For the GS-11: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as a majority of the following: Managing all administrative functions in an office setting; Planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating office activities; managing procurement programs and activities; completing contract administration activities; reviewing and coordinating operating budgets; maintaining property management records for accountable property. OR A combination of specialized experience and graduate level education directly related as described above. OR PhD or equivalent Doctoral Degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M from an accredited college or university. 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. TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT: If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Education There is no education requirement for this position. See above for how education can be substituted for experience. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority List (RPL): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) provides current or former temporary and term employees the opportunity to compete for permanent competitive service positions. Individuals must have more than 24 months of service without a break between appointments of two or more years and the last temporary or term appointment must have been with the Forest Service. Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Part-time and intermittent service will be credited only for time actually worked. Non-pay status such as leave without pay is credited for up to six months in a calendar year; anything beyond six months is not credited. Applicants are responsible for providing sufficient information/documentation to determine if the 24 month criteria is met. This is a non-bargaining unit position. If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is not guaranteed. This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract highly qualified candidates. Additional Information is available on the OPM Website.