Support Services Specialist
What you'd do
The FMC is the federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers, and the U.S. consumer. The FMC is dedicated to ensuring a competitive and dependable international ocean transportation system that supports the U.S. economy and safeguards the public from unfair or deceptive practices. Join the FMC and be part of a mission-driven organization during an important and exciting time in the maritime industry.
Major duties
As a Support Services Specialist, at the GS-0342-9, the incumbent will be part of the Office of Management Services, Office of the Managing Director, Federal Maritime Commission. The incumbent will be responsible for the administrative support services, e.g., space, procurement, property, records, mail, transportation, communications, telecommunications, supply, facilities, occupational safety, printing, and inventory control, to operating bureaus and offices at the headquarters locations of the Commission. As a Support Services Specialist, if selected, you will: Coordinates administrative and operational support activities in the areas of procurement, facilities management, property management, supply management, emergency planning, and office operations. Prepares purchase justifications and budget estimates; coordinates purchasing actions and monitors acquisitions through award and delivery. Administers supply and property management programs, including inventory control and disposal of excess government property. Coordinates facilities management activities with GSA, building management, contractors, and vendors to support workspace planning, maintenance, office moves, and building services. Review and update policies for support services to improve operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Oversees agency mail and distribution operations and provides customer service for office support requests. Assists with emergency preparedness and continuity activities by serving as the backup Occupant Emergency Coordinator. Provides a variety of administrative support functions, including conference room scheduling, office communications, and timekeeping.
What you need to qualify
Specialized Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower level (GS-07) in the normal line of progression that demonstrated knowledge of the methods and procedures for providing or performing a variety of functions and services applicable to the position to be filled; ability to plan, organize, and control work involving diverse activities; ability to gain cooperation and coordinate the work of others; and skill in oral and written communications. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Management analyst or technician or other work that included study, analysis, or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices, and procedures. Administrative officer or assistant, budget administration, program analysis, or other work that demonstrated knowledge of an organization and its functions, and the ways in which support services can facilitate the work of the organization. Office management experience that included responsibility for directing a variety of support services such as typing, mail processing, purchase of supplies and equipment, etc. Secretarial work that required monitoring and coordinating administrative and processing work of subordinate elements through a system of internal procedures, controls, production, progress reporting, etc., to insure the efficient operation of an organization. Military experience that included responsibility for directing a variety of support functions such as communications, property management, mail service, facilities and equipment maintenance, etc. This experience need not have been in the federal government. Or
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