Secretary (OA) (Fire)

Job Title

Secretary (OA) (Fire)

Job Description

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.