Administrative Officer
What you'd do
As the Administrative Officer in the Office of the Associate Deputy Administrator, Diagnostics & Biologics, Veterinary Services under the direct supervision of the D&B Associate Deputy Administrator you will be responsible for the coordination of administrative functions including budget and financial management; resource management; property and fleet; and travel activities.
Major duties
The duties may include, but are not limited to: Advises the Directors and managers on a wide range of administrative and program matters relating to the management of complex programs. Keeps the Leadership Team apprised of administrative regulations, policies, and procedures. Plans, designs, directs, or conducts management studies and analyses, prepares reports, and makes recommendations on the effectiveness of a variety of administrative programs and functions. Incumbent identifies administrative and program data and information needed to provide guidance to the Associate Deputy Administrator and Executive Director. Manages financial affairs which includes preparation and submission of a variety of financial reports, studies, and data that require in-depth analysis of programmatic needs and funding sources. Ensures that funds are properly allocated, budgetary controls/systems are in place and that over-obligation is prevented. Manages complex recruitment program that provides both short- and long-range initiatives so that viable candidates are provided information about career opportunities using all available resources. Supervising subordinates more than 25% of the time including, but not limited to, recruitment, selecting, appraising, rewarding, addressing performance problems, and fostering an inclusive workplace.
What you need to qualify
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Developing resource guidance for subordinate activities and performing continuous appraisal of the utilization of resources in accomplishing program objectives and goals. Utilizing budget processes, procedures, and requirements to formulate, justify, and monitor the execution of a budget for a program with national scope. Interpreting policies and regulations in administrative areas to provide direction. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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