Administrative Support Assistant (Seasonal)

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Enter and/or validate time and attendance records in the automated payroll system.
• Prepare edit and finalize correspondence for office supervisors and managers.
• Disseminate correspondence to appropriate personnel and track and maintain records of it.
• Maintain the central filing system (official records directives BLM Manuals and Technical References Departmamental manuals and directives secretarial orders etc.).
• Provide general information concerning office(s) operations to the public both orally and in writing. Contact may occur though telephone email and in person. Respond to inquiries directly or refer individualto the appropriate staff member.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/04/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To Qualify for the GS-5:
You must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level. Examples of specialized experience may include performing clerical administrative duties such as processing mail drafting correspondence performing records management; computer software knowledge or experience in data entry and customer service.
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EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least four years of education above high school (120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours) leading to a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university . You must include transcripts.
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Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. You must include transcripts

To Qualify for the GS-6:
You must possess at least one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Examples specialized experience may include utilizing an automated time and attendance system for reporting; communicating with customers to answer questions and disseminate and explain information; coordinating procurement of materials supplies and services for a department; and researching collecting compiling data and statistical information for reports and presentations in support of staff members.

To Qualify for the GS-7:
You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 level in the Federal Service (obtained either in the private or public sectors). Examples of specialized experience may include providing administrative and office support services to include budgeting purchasing data processing and file management; establishing and maintaining files in accordance with regulations; preparing and reviewing correspondence using software applications as electronic mail desktop publishing spreadsheets databases and presentations.

Volunteer Experience: 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.