Environmental Support Assistant

Summary This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in Environmental Planning and Analysis (EC) or Historic Preservation, Cultural Resource Compliance (EH), or Fish and Wildlife Program (EW), Environment, Fish and Wildlife (E), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). A successful candidate in the Environmental Support Assistant position will serve as an assistant in the Office of Environment, Fish and Wildlife. Responsibilities As an Environmental Support Assistant, you will : Completes a broad range of administrative tasks including : managing extremely active calendars, proofreading correspondence, and answering routine questions. Develops and maintains the day-to-day and long-range calendars for GS15 level Executives as well as Supervisors within the EC / EH / EW Organization. Reviews all correspondence submitted to ensure completeness of documentation, proper coordination, and compliance with requirements. Reviews and maintains timecards for all EC / EH / EW staff, sends out reminder emails for bi-weekly manager approvals. Attends meetings and takes minutes / notes, transcribes / drafts and distributes as appropriate; arranges for representation by others if necessary. Makes travel arrangements, prepares itineraries and works closely with individual traveler and manager for approval. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as : 1) provide various administrative support for a department, company, or organization, 2) aid in planning, organizing, and evaluating organizational programs, and 3) making travel arrangements and reconciling for payment processing for an organization. You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows : Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or a LL.B. or J.D. if related; your education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. -OR- Combination of education and experience as described above. Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level (i.e., credit hours beyond the first year of full-time study may be credited). One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours the graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. If the graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study is not available, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) is used. When crediting education that requires specific course work the number of hours of related courses required, as a proportion of the total education, is prorated. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include : volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Time-in-Grade : Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP / ICTAP candidates : To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education If substituting education for specialized experience you must submit proof of your qualifying education. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system. Failure to provide college transcripts may result in a rating of 'Ineligible'. Additional Information About the Position - Portland This position is located in Portland, OR which boasts huge spans of amazing trees, foliage, landscape, and everywhere you look you can appreciate beautiful greenery! It is known as the most bike-friendly city in America, has a train system that greets you at the airport spanning across the city, and is home to the Portland International Rose Garden, the oldest in the country! Portland is the one place where you will find lively festivals, energetic music, mouthwatering food, and for you basketball fans, the Portland Trail Blazers are a 7 minute walk from the HQs building! There is always something new to experience in this eco-friendly town! The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. 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All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. EEO Policy : USAJOBS Help Center | Equal employment opportunity policy Reasonable Accommodation Policy : USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy Veterans Information : https : / / www.usajobs.gov / Help / working-in-government / unique-hiring-paths / veterans / disabled / Telework : www.telework.gov Selective Service Registration : http : / / www.sss.gov / Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations. BPA strives to ensure a safe, positive, inclusive work environment, supported by Leadership Behaviors. For more information on Leadership Behaviors visit : www.bpa.gov / goto / LeadershipBehaviors We also understand the importance of work / life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work / life balance. The program supports five key areas of life : career, community, financial, physical and social.