Program Specialist

There are two positions, one is located in Delta, CO and the other is located in Cody, WY.

This is a Program Specialist for the Forest Supervisor and Deputy Forest Supervisor responsible for the administrative support program to the Forest Supervisor, Deputy Forest Supervisor and the Forest Leadership Team.

For additional information about the duties of this position:
Delta, CO - contact Cande Read at candace.read@usda.gov
Cody, WY - contact Helen Durisko at helen.durisko@usda.gov

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-07: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as at least one of the following:

• Assisted with administrative work related to record keeping, filing, purchasing, minor budget tasks, travel, human resources, property management, facility liaison, and/or other related tasks;
• Disseminated administrative information to unit employees and serves as a liaison for administrative support that is provided by other units;
• Analyze and monitor front desk and Visitor Center operations and recommend improvement to increase effectiveness; and/or
• Handled other general services for the unit, such as the acquisition, storage, and maintenance of field and office supplies.

OR
One full year of graduate level education;
OR
an appropriate combination of graduate level education and specialized experience;
OR
Superior Academic Achievement (go to this site determine if you are eligible: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp). 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-09: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as the following:

• Operated 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;
• Maintained top level manager's/executive's appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.

OR
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., if related;
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.

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.

Salary : $46,696 - $74,250