Administrative Officer

You qualify at the GS-7 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1) Gathering and compiling financial and administrative data or information; and 2) Preparing documents related to budget and financial management; purchasing, procurement and contract administration; facilities, property, safety, or space management; or human resource management; OR Completion of 1 full year of graduate level education that is directly related to the position; OR Superior academic achievement based on a) graduating within the upper third of the graduating class in a college, university, or major subdivision such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; b) having a grade point average of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; c) being elected for membership in a national scholastic honor society; OR A combination of post baccalaureate education related to the position and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

You qualify at the GS-9 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Analyzing routine expenditures and spending plans; drafting specifications for use in contracts; conducting routine cost comparisons and estimates; assisting in performing general administration and advisory services including procurement, human resources services, facilities and space management, and property management; OR Completion of a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or J.D., if related; OR A combination of post baccalaureate education related to the position and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy.

Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13102597

As an Administrative Officer your duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Participates in planning, developing, formulating, preparing, executing, and/or monitoring organizational budgets. Drafts specifications for use in solicitation for services and other contracting documents. Contributes to the development of statements of work. Conducts cost comparisons and estimates. Monitors performance and compliance with terms and conditions of contracts.

Assists in performing general administration and advisory services and/or functions, to include: time and attendance, relocation requests, human resources services, facilities management, property management, and space/logistics, safety/security. Makes domestic and international travel arrangements. Interprets and applies travel regulations and advises employees concerning travel orders, arrangements, authorized deviations, and special considerations.

Reviews government regulations, agency policies and procedures and interprets information for others. Coordinates purchasing orders between accounts receivable and accounts payable and approves orders within authorized limits.