Administrative Support Assistant (Fire Support)

This position is located on a Region 3, Region 5, or Region 6 Forest Service unit and serves as the Fire and Aviation Administrative Support Assistant.

This position provides administrative support for the fire organization, property and procurement management, database management for both fire and fuels management, and budget services.

For additional information about the duties of this position, please see the Additional Information section of the job announcement for the regional point of contact.

The following position will be open on USAJOBS from March 30 through April 9, 2026.

• Duties listed are at the full performance GS-07 grade level.
• Provides administrative support in the specialized area or program the unit and or staff supports.
• Maintains oversight of administrative and personnel actions as directed by the supervisor.
• Tracks personnel requests, updates to organizational charts, phone lists, emergency contact information, and travel voucher input for employees.
• Provides budget assistance including fleet tracking and mileage input, cell phone coordination, and credit card assistance for unit employees.
• Issues burn permits and maintains records of burn and campfire permits.
• Maintains red card printouts and folders, year-end reporting, and pack test coordination.
• Tracks qualification and certification training using the appropriate database.
• Utilizes computer applications and technology to produce a wide variety of documents such as correspondence, reports, and spreadsheets.
• Sets up devices necessary to conduct electronic/virtual meetings.

Review the job announcement carefully for required information to include in your application. Employment start dates will vary.

Visit the Forest Service Careers webpage to learn more about career opportunities, benefits, hiring events, and resources to help with the application process. 

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