FUL – Administrative Support Assistant

Department of the Interior

Carlsbad, New Mexico Full-time $45,901 – $65,599 Closes Jun 24, 2026

Summary

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Carlsbad Field Office, CARLSBAD, NEW MEXICO. This position is a Administrative Support Specialist, GS-0301-06/07 working in Carlsbad, New Mexico for the Carlsbad Field Office. We expect to fill 1 vacancy/vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

  • This position serves as an Administrative Support Assistant in the Carlsbad Field Office withing the Bureau of Land Management.
  • This position performs a full range of administrative support functions, as well as standardized and non-standardized clerical assignments.
  • Clerical support to include: Customer Service, Property Procurement, Collections, Travel, Timekeeping, and Payroll.
  • Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Education

There is no education substitution for this position/grade.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression.

Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. You will be evaluated based on how your application materials reflect the qualification requirements of this position. Once the application process is complete, HR will review your application to ensure you meet eligibility and minimum qualifications. To determine if you are minimally qualified for this position, HR will complete a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire.

This position is being filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Under this authority, competitive rating, ranking, and veterans’ preference procedures do not apply. The Servicing Human Resources Office will determine whether applicants meet the qualification and eligibility requirements described in this announcement. Applicants who meet these requirements may be referred to the selecting official on a certificate of eligibles for consideration.

Applicants must certify that they maintain a permanent and exclusive residence within the defined vicinity of the field unit(s) listed in this announcement. Residency eligibility will be verified during the hiring process.

Required Documents

  • To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: Required Documents: Resume: At a minimum, your resume MUST contain job title (include job series and grade, if federal), duties, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and salary.
  • USAJOBS has a template to ensure a complete resume.
  • Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s).
  • Failure to provide required information will result in loss of eligibility.
  • You are welcome to submit an optional cover letter.
  • Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.
  • Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
  • Proof of residence: Please submit any of the below documentation: Mortgage or Property Deed – Must include your name and address Lease/Rental Agreement – Must be current and signed Utility Bill or Service Statement – Must be recent within 30 – 90 days, including your name and address Insurance Policy (Home/Auto) – Address must match residency claim Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: Submit documentation verifying your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility – this includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.
  • Required documentation must be submitted by 11:59 p.m.
  • Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.
  • Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

About this role

The FUL – Administrative Support Assistant position with the Department of the Interior is based in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Carlsbad Field Office, CARLSBAD, NEW MEXICO. The role pays $45,901 to $65,599 per year.

Day to day, the work involves clerical support to include: Customer Service, Property Procurement, Collections, Travel, Timekeeping, and Payroll. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal administrative work experience this FUL – Administrative Support Assistant position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this FUL – Administrative Support Assistant position with the Department of the Interior in Carlsbad, New Mexico, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

The posted pay of $45,901 to $65,599 per year places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. As an entry or assistant-level position, it is a realistic starting point, and gaining federal status here can open doors to higher-graded roles later. Based in Carlsbad, New Mexico, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 24, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of the Interior
Job Type Full-time
Location Carlsbad, New Mexico
Salary $45,901 – $65,599
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jun 24, 2026
Posted Jun 17, 2026
Source ID BLM-NM-26-12986332-FUL-LDD
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