Job Listing: Administrative Support Specialist

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 1 vacancy - Denver, CO The Office of Surface Mining is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Interior with responsibility in cooperation with the states and Indian Tribes, to protect citizens and the environment during mining and reclamation, and to reclaim mines abandoned before 1977.

Come join a rewarding team of employees with the Office of Surface Mining, (OSM).  OSM's employees represent a broad range of expertise essential to the successful enforcement of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA). 

Our mission is to carry out the requirements of the Surface Mining Control and
Reclamation Act in cooperation with States and Tribes. Our primary objectives are to ensure that coal mines are operated in a manner that protects citizens and the environment during mining and assures that the land is restored to beneficial use following mining, and to mitigate the effects of past mining by aggressively pursuing reclamation of abandoned coal mines.

***THIS IS A RE ADVERTISEMENT IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED TO OSM-2008-0152 YOU WILL NEED TO REAPPLY IN ORDER TO Receive CONSIDERATION.***

Introduction
This position is located in the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and
Enforcement (OSM), Western Region Technology Management Division, TIPS Training and Technology Transfer Branch (TTTB).  The Division is responsible for OSM's national Technology Innovation and Professional Services (TIPS) program and the Information Technology activities for the national TIPS program and the Western Region. TMD is composed of two branches:  TTTB and IT Operations (ITOB) he incumbent serves as the Administrative Support Specialist for the TTTB Branch Chief.  The incumbent is directly responsible to the Branch Chief and provides multi-functional administrative service activities within the Branch including the national TIPS training program, budget and accounting, procurement, and travel.

RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID. 

This position is being advertised concurrently with OSM-2008-0151 (MP).  ONLY ONE POSITION WILL BE FILLED AT THE, GS 09 OR GS-11 LEVEL FROM THESE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Major Duties

The incumbent serves as the Administrative Support Specialist for the TTTB Branch Chief.  The incumbent is directly responsible to the Branch Chief and provides multi-functional administrative service activities within the Branch including the national TIPS training program, budget and accounting, procurement, and travel. Incumbent performs a variety of administrative support functions and activities involving Branch and Division procurement, budget and finance, property management, travel and personnel management; TIPS national training program, accounting, budget, procurement, travel, and property; and other general administrative activities.

How to Apply

You may submit an online application for this position by selecting the 'Apply Online' button at the Bottom of this announcement or by connecting to https://jobs.quickhire.com/scripts/smart.exe/rundirect?Org=1&Job=1236

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

We use a special assessment tool to assist us in evaluating your qualifications. To use the online assessment tool, click here. If you are unable to access the online assessment tool, please contact the Human Resources Office representative listed below PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE. Our agency will provide assistance in completing this section of your application.

Submit a narrative statement responding to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) identified in the announcement. This information will be used to determine your eligibility and/or rating and is required.


Contact Information:
Janelle Gross-Ducre

Phone: 202-208-2797

Fax: 202-208-2983

Email: jgross@osmre.gov


Or write:
Department Of The Interior
1951 Constitution Avenue, NW
Room 338 South Building
Washington, DC 20240

US

Fax: 202-208-2983


What To Expect Next:

You should receive immediate confirmation of submission of your application and resume by email.  Once the vacancy closes, a Human Resources Specialist will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking and issue the selection certificates or job certificates of applicants to the Selecting Official for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.  At this point, you may check on-line to see if you application was referred by: (1) logging in at MYUSAJOBS and clicking on 'Applicants,' and/or (2) Re-entering the SMART system. You will be notified of the outcome.

Upon selection, you will be required to immediately submit documentation to support your application, i.e., SF-50, DD-214, (if claiming veterans' preference),transcripts (if education is required by position), etc.

Applicants submitting supplemental information in postage-paid Government envelopes are reminded of the legal prohibition against the use of such envelopes or other Government property for other than officially approved activities.  These prohibitions are contained in 18 U.S.C.1719.

Supplemental information will not be returned.  You must include the announcement number on your supplemental information.  Announcement numbers are automatically generated on any material submitted into the SMART system.

Security Background Investigation: Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for termination.