Secretary (OA) (Fire)

This position is a Secretary (OA) (Fire), GS-0318-8/9 working for the Wildland Fire Service in multiple locations. Please see Duties section for more information on locations.

Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Wildland Fire Service offices in the local commuting area.

Qualifications:

In order to qualify for this position, you must possess the Selective Placement Factor and Minimum Qualification requirements listed below.

Selective Placement Factor(s): This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element.

• Qualified Typist: This position performs administrative/secretary duties and a typing proficiency of 40 words per minute with 3 or fewer errors is required. Those who do not certify they possess the selective factor will be rated not qualified.

In addition to the requirement described above, the following additional experience is required.

Only experience and education obtained by 05/22/2026 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.

To qualify for the GS-08 level: Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level, or higher, in the Federal service, or equivalent, which includes all of the following: Performing administrative and support functions in an office such as: assisting with scheduling, correspondence, briefings, and managing travel arrangements.

To qualify for the GS-09 level: Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level, or higher, in the Federal service, or equivalent, which includes all of the following: Performing administrative and support functions in an office for higher level leadership such as: assisting with scheduling, correspondence, briefings, and managing travel arrangements; and assisting with conducting analyses of operational processes and recommending changes for improvement.

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.

Physical Demands: The work is mostly sedentary. There is occasional carrying of light objects such as files, books, and paperwork. There are no special physical requirements.

Working Conditions: The work is performed in an office setting. The work environment involves everyday risks which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, or commercial vehicles.

Eligibility and Qualification Requirements: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the Job Announcement. Specifically,
i. Area of Consideration.
ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502.
iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions.

Responsibilities:

One or few positions will be placed in each of the locations listed below for the US Wildland Fire Service. Please ensure desired locations and/or Geographic Area are selected. Applicants will not be considered for locations/Geographic Area not selected.

• 1 Vacancy in Anchorage, Alaska (Alaska Geographic Area)
• 1 Vacancy in Sacramento, California (California Geographic Area)
• 1 Vacancy Billings, Montana (Northern Rockies Geographic Area)
• 1 Vacancy in Omaha, Nebraska (Eastern Geographic Area)
• 1 Vacancy in Salt Lake City, Utah (Great Basin Geographic Area)
• 1 Vacancy in Cheyenne, Wyoming (Rocky Mountain Geographic Area)
• 1 or few vacancies in Boise, Idaho (Located at the National Interagency Fire Center)
• 1 Vacancy in the Southern Geographic Area (GA). Please note, location is negotiable if selected for Southern Geographic Area. However, incumbent MUST be able to report to a DOI Federal Office (this is not a virtual/remote position). Please see link to map of Geographic Areas to determine if you would like to be considered for position in the Southern Geographic Area: Map of US Wildland Fire Service Geographic Areas.

As a Secretary (OA) (Fire), your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• The primary purpose of this position is to carry out a spectrum of responsibilities as a secretary and principle administrative support employee for higher level US Wildland Fire Service leadership in a Geographic Area or at the National Interagency Fire Center.
• Performs various administrative tasks for higher level leadership to include: managing meetings, appointments, and conferences; screening phone calls and visitors; answering most questions and resolving issues involving established policy or routine matters; receiving and screening correspondence; monitoring and maintaining official files; preparing agendas and managing travel arrangements.
• Modifies and devises methods and procedures that significantly and consistently affect wildland fire operations.
• Develops, implements, and recommends changes to administrative procedures and methods.
• Responds to public inquiries from the media, special interest groups, and industries as appropriate.

Salary : $55,882