Support Services Specialist

This position is located at the Northern Region, Region 1, Kootenai National Forest in Troy, MT. This position is responsible for accomplishing a variety of support services. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Craig Allen at craig.m.allen@usda.gov.

Duties listed are at the full performance level, GS-06.

Keep employees informed of human resources policy and regulatory changes, such as those related to leave, injury compensation, retirement, and promotions

Provide services to include budget, travel, procurement, property management, records management, liaison, training, and clerical services to support the Unit (or management).

Utilize automated systems to initiate personnel requests, annual performance ratings, local recruitment efforts, and new employee orientation to support the Unit (or management).

Review outgoing correspondence for procedural and grammatical accuracy.

Perform general property management support services, such as maintenance and disposal of equipment

Purchase or contract for supplies, equipment, and services by selecting the correct and most cost-efficient method and/or instrument to accomplish procurement action.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.