Administrative Support Assistant (Seasonal)

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service; Leavenworth (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant to support program operations in Leavenworth, WA. The role requires accurate data entry, filing, and the ability to use standard office software to prepare correspondence and reports.

Qualifications emphasize one year of specialized experience at GS-06 level and a verified typing speed of 40 WPM. The position may involve travel and budget-related tasks and requires adherence to federal processes and timelines.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-06 level or equal responsibility.
• Typing speed of 40 WPM required; certification in the Assessment Questionnaire is mandatory.

Skills

Typing 40 WPM

Word processing

Filing systems

Budget knowledge

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for the Administrative Support Assistant is January - February, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Closing date of announcement: 11/16/2026

SELECTIVE FACTOR: This position performs administrative work and a typing speed of 40 Words per Minute (WPM) is required. You must certify your typing speed in the Assessment Questionnaire. Failure to provide this information will result in your being determined ineligible.

To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess the following:

• A. One full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience may include maintaining a filing system both electronic and hard copy, the use of computers to develop correspondence, memos, forms and other standardized documents, knowledge of preparing time and attendance; knowledge of administrative processes and procedures in travel and knowledge of commonly used software including word processing. Knowledge of property identification and accountability procedures, and experience coordinating purchasing activities; experience processing budget documents, recording expenditure transfers and reconciling a budget.

The OPM Qualification Standards Handbook is available for review at: OPM Qualification Standards.

Volunteer Experience:

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.