Administrative Officer

Federal Aviation Administration • West Columbia, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent serves as an Administrative Officer performing a combination of routine and multiple diversified administrative functions under the general direction of a manager, program manager, or more experienced professional. The role involves providing and/or obtaining a variety of management services essential to the direction and operation of the organization. The paramount qualifications required are advanced knowledge and understanding of management principles, practices, methods, and techniques, and skill in integrating management services with the general management of the organization. The incumbent demonstrates considerable independence in planning time and assists others to plan and use assigned resources to complete tasks. The work involves direct assistance to the supervisor who has the primary responsibility for the direction of the organization established to accomplish the mission.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
• Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
• FV-G: To qualify for this position at the FV-G (FG/GS-10/11) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-F, FG/GS-9 level.
• Specialized Experience: Experience applying management principles, methods, and techniques to solve the problems of the organization; Experience with the general management of an organization; Experience developing and securing for the fiscal and business resources and services needed to manage and run an organization.
• FV-H: To qualify for this position at the FV-H (FG/GS-12) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G, FG-GS-10/11 level.
• Specialized Experience: experience applying management principles, practices, methods, and techniques to solve the problems of the organization; experience integrating management services with the general management of an organization; experience developing and securing the fiscal and business resources and services needed to manage and run an organization.
• Experience performing systematic general management reviews and audits to reach conclusions and make recommendations.
• Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical or other responsible work may be qualifying as long as the work experience provides evidence of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position.
• Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
• The G-band will perform the same duties, but with less supervision and direction.
• The H-band is full-performance.

Nice To Haves

• Substitution of education or equivalent combinations of education and experience may be qualifying for this position.
• Refer to OPM's Operating Manual Qualification Standards for more information.
• Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• FV-G: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.
• There is no education substitution for the FV-H.
• To qualify based on education, you MUST upload/attach or fax a copy of your college transcripts or certificates at time of application.
• Please write the vacancy announcement number on the top of the first page of your transcripts and upload/attach to your application or fax it to [phone].
• Your transcripts MUST be received by the closing date of the announcement.
• If selected, official transcripts will be required prior to employment.
• Refer to OPMs Operating Manual Qualification Standards at, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/group-stds/Gs-admin.asp for more information.

Responsibilities

• Tracks and analyzes data to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Coordinates and performs multiple and varying assignments under the general direction of the manager.
• Plans time and assists others to plan and use assigned resources to complete tasks.
• Coordinates and accomplishes all administrative tasks in a wide range of administrative and analytical duties.
• Evaluates and monitors office expenditures and makes sound changes based on trends and analysis, merit and deficiency situations, and known or anticipated program changes.
• Performs immediate and long-range planning and control for organizational services independently anticipating program changes, etc.
• Coordinates with Human Resources for advice on advisory services as they relate to organizational related functions including pay and leave, and benefits.
• Reviews travel associated matters and manages the training program including initial and recurring.
• Manages the office logistics program including personal property, supplies and services, and acquisition activities, awards, OSHA, security, and vehicle management.
• Procures office supplies and equipment and closely monitors expenditures and reviews purchase card statements for accuracy.
• Recommends improvements to systems and processes.
• Identifies, analyzes and recommends solutions to recurring problems and offers recommendations for improvements.
• Interprets guidelines and provides management with advice and counsel on the operation of assigned programs and interrelationships of such programs.
• Performs additional duties as they are assigned.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree