Administrative Officer– Supervisor’s Office
White River National Forest
The White River National Forest will be advertising a Program Specialist, GS-0301-11/12. This permanent full-time position is located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. This notification is being circulated to inform prospective applicants of this upcoming opportunity and to identify the level of interest in this position.
Position description: Admin Program Specialist, GS-0301-11/12.
Major Duties:This position works directly for the Deputy Forest Supervisor and is a member of the Forest Leadership Team as an Administrative Officer and will provide authoritative advice and counsel to the Forest on a wide range of administrative and operational management support issues; and on the formulation and implementation of organization policies, programs, objectives, and plans. As the principal advisor to organization management officials on financial matters, the selected person formulates, coordinates, and administers separate accounts of the annual Forest budget, and plans and conducts complex analytical studies of organizational elements and work to identify problems and approve resource utilization, administrative support, and management effectiveness.
This person serves as the organization advisor on workforce matters by coordinating organizational needs with office requirements, such as directing the initiation and processing of personnel actions; and facilitating the accomplishment of various workforce programs
Duties for the position include providing administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit, as well as performing the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. This includes directing, advising, and training employees engaged in providing administrative support and office services for the organizations activities involving supply and property management, mail and file services, travel, records and reports, equipment maintenance, vehicle management, and related services.
The position will ensure correct interpretation and application of contract and procurement regulations and directs others regarding the preparation of requisitions and purchase orders, and ensures adherence to policies and regulations.
The position supervises 6 employees within business administration.
About the White River National Forest: The White River National Forest is 2.3 million acres in central Colorado. The Supervisor's Office is located in Glenwood Springs with District offices in Meeker, Rifle, Carbondale, Aspen, Eagle, Minturn, and Silverthorne. Currently, the White River employs approximately 150 permanent employees and 150 temporary employees. The White River National Forest is one of the crown jewels of the National Forest System. It hosts nearly 10 million visitors per year. With 12 ski resorts, the White River is the premier place for winter recreation and is a destination for people from around the globe. The Forest has a full complement of resource challenges and opportunities including recreation, wilderness, travel management, oil and gas development, grazing, forest health and fuels and fire mitigation.
What we are looking for in a Candidate: To be successful in this job you must be a self-starter and have a demonstrated track record of leading people in an ever-changing environment. You must be willing to take on challenges and provide innovative solutions to complex problems. Successful candidates must have excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with external partners. We are looking for candidates who can lead a team of dynamic and creative leaders. Applicants should be willing to invest in the coaching, mentoring and development of our employees.
White River National Forest Vision:We are a 21st century organization, leading the nation in innovative landscape conservation, connecting citizens to the land through world-class recreation, restoring and enhancing resilient ecosystems, and contributing to sustainable economies. We share our story and take care of each other as we continue our legacy of meeting incredible challenges with passion, creativity and collaboration.
White River Core Values: Respect,Trust, Service, Excellence, Safety and Tradition.
How to Apply: The vacancy announcement for this position will be posted on the U.S. Government's official website for employment opportunities at, . Individuals that wish to be considered for this position must apply to the vacancy announcement on USAJOBS.gov website by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. The Referral List for this position will be issued to the selecting official upon closing of the vacancy announcement. All applicants found to be qualified, and in the quality group will be referred for consideration.
Once in USAJOBS.gov applicants will be directed how to apply by submitting their profile information in USAJOBS. Interested applicants can set up a profile in USAJOBSbefore the announcement is posted that will enable them to receive an email when the announcement is posted. Applicants can also set up an alert on USAJOBS.gov citing the Series/Location and grade that will also notify them when the announcement is posted.
Community Information: Glenwood Springs, CO consistently appears on the annual list of Best Small Towns of America. This picturesque mountain community is a great base camp for recreation enthusiasts. There is plenty to do including biking, kayaking, and world-class fly fishing. In winter, excellent cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing abound and down-hill skiing is only a few miles away.
Please return attached form to Heather Provencio at
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For additional Information: Heather Provencio, Deputy Forest Supervisor - 970-945-3242
Program Specialist, GS-0301-11/12
Glenwood Springs, CO, White River NF
USDA Forest Service, R2-Rocky Mountain Region
Please respond by January 15, 2014 to:
Heather Provencio at , 970-945-3242
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