Administrative Officer

Indian Health Service • Albuquerque, NM

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within the Albuquerque Service Unit in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Administrative Officer serves as the Service Unit’s Chief Administrative Officer, directing and integrating administrative management programs, resources, and services to support health care delivery and organizational objectives. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

The role oversees administrative functions and resources, directs supervisors and employees, and coordinates administrative support for patient care and related programs. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower Federal grade level. There are no education requirements. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized, and a service agreement of at least one year is required.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service, obtained in the private or public sector, performing the specified administrative and management work.
• Federal employees in the competitive service applying under merit promotion must have completed one year at the next lower grade level; this requirement does not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan.
• Meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Successfully complete a Federal background investigation; required forms must be completed within five calendar days of issuance.
• Meet the financial suitability requirement, including demonstrating financial responsibility and satisfying legal financial obligations.
• Present two valid forms of identification before appointment; any state-issued ID or driver's license presented must be REAL ID-compliant.
• Set up direct deposit for payment.
• A one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required upon selection or placement.
• A one-year service agreement is required.
• The position is designated under Public Law 101-630 and involves contact with or control over Indian children; required suitability screening applies.
• A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025.
• Optional short essay responses may be requested during the application process; applicants must certify that their responses are their own and were not produced using AI or a consultant.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Service Unit administrative functions, including human resources, purchasing, property, space, contracts, and office operations.
• Plan and oversee the Service Unit budget, spending, revenue, contracts, staffing, equipment, supplies, and other resources.
• Direct supervisors and employees, set work priorities, evaluate performance, address employee issues, and support effective teams.
• Develop operating plans, review processes and internal controls, solve administrative problems, and improve efficiency and compliance.
• Coordinate administrative support for patient care programs, training agreements, Tribal health programs, and implementation of IHS and HHS requirements.
• Provide senior-level administrative and management advisory services in budget and fiscal management, human resources, organizational management, and administrative operations.
• Analyze complex administrative and organizational issues and recommend improvements to policies, processes, management controls, and program operations.
• Develop or implement strategic and long-range management initiatives and coordinate resources, activities, and priorities across multiple organizational components.
• Interpret and apply Federal laws, regulations, policies, directives, and delegations of authority, and advise senior leadership on complex administrative and management matters.

Benefits

• Federal annual leave accrual at a rate of 4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period based on years of Federal service.
• IHS may credit newly appointed Federal employees for directly related prior non-Federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual leave accrual rate.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed