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Original Job Post

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) · 3 days ago

Administrative Support Assistant

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$40K/yr - $64K/yr

1+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Assists in reviewing, compiling, developing and preparing budget cost estimates and justifications to support the programs and activities of the field office.

Assists with the administrative, fiscal, and support services function for the field office and provides administrative support coordination between the field office, Regional Office, and various state and agencies.

Provides guidance and assistance in personnel matters including health benefits, payroll problems, retirement information, job opportunities, step increases, awards, and training.

Assists supervisor, reviews, and monitors the rate of expenditures, making adjustments as necessary.

Qualification

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AccountingFinancial proceduresReporting techniquesProcurementProperty managementContracting regulationsHuman resources support functionsPersonnel actionsAutomated systemsBudget data analysisCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-04 in the Federal service

Successfully completed 4 years of education above high school from an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university

A combination of education and experience as listed above

Proof of education: official or unofficial transcripts

Resume with all required information

Eligibility and supporting documents

Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation

Driver's License: Selectees MAY be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure

Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period

Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

Knowledge and understanding of accounting/financial procedures, reporting techniques/requirements and of accounting methods

Knowledge and understanding of procurement, property management, and contracting regulations, policies, and procedures

Knowledge of personnel (i.e., human resources) support functions to provide information, fill out and assist employees with forms, process payroll records, initiate personnel actions, and enter information into an automated system

Ability to communicate using a variety of techniques to accomplish diverse tasks relating to the administrative operation of an office

Knowledge of the specific operating programs, functions, and objectives for which advice, assistance and guidance is required

Skill in recognizing critical trends in fund expenditures and in analyzing program accounting data in order to identify in assisting in the preparation of budget data and reports