Administrative Support Assistant (Wildland Fire)

In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification requirements listed below. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience.

For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. Only experience and education obtained by 11/27/2026 will be considered. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. Please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.

Minimum Qualification For the GS-05 level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 level in the federal service.

Examples of specialized experience include: Using automated systems and processes, resolving timekeeping issues, performing basic clerical duties, and/or creating and maintaining records. -OR- Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study (120 semester hour or 180 quarter hours) above high school in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the prerequisite.

Transcripts must be attached to application package if qualifying based on education. -OR- An equivalent combination of experience and education. Transcripts must be attached to application package. For the GS-06 level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the federal service.

Examples of specialized experience include: performing administrative duties in an office such as preparing reports, spreadsheets, databases, manuals, and other documents using office computer software applications; managing records and maintaining a filing system; managing time and attendance in an automated payroll system; and assisting employees with travel arrangements. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: There is not an option to qualify for the 0456 series utilizing education at this grade level.

For the GS-07 level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the federal service.

Examples of specialized experience include: performing administrative duties in an office such as independently preparing reports, spreadsheets, databases, manuals, and other documents using office computer software applications; independently managing records and maintaining a filing system; independently managing time and attendance in an automated payroll system; assisting employees with travel arrangements; and experience with developing and formulating budget for multiple accounts.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: There is not an option to qualify for the 0456 series utilizing education at this grade level. 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 all minimum qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the Job Announcement. Physical Demands: The work is typically sedentary. Some work may require periods of walking, standing, or bending.

The incumbent may frequently lift relatively light boxes, materials, and supplies and/or carry file folders, copied materials, books, and other similar materials. Assignments may require travel to field areas and other centers and offices.

01Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated office environment, with some visits to other locations as a participant in various meetings, workshops, and training courses. The work environment may involve everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, mail distribution centers, meeting and training rooms, etc.

As a Administrative Support Assistant (Wildland Fire) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Performs administrative support work related to recurring and moderately complex fire program financial transactions. Reviews, inputs, and updates data in automated financial and accounting systems. Processes fire program procurement actions, including micro-purchases and routine service or supply requests. Prepares and verifies fire employee time and attendance data in automated payroll systems.

Prepares travel authorizations and vouchers for fire program employees using automated travel systems. Provides clerical support for personnel actions related to hiring, onboarding, and separation of temporary and seasonal fire employees. Duties listed are at the GW-07 full performance level.