Lead Support Service Specialist

Department of State Headquarters • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The position is located in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs–Bureau of International Organization Affairs, Office of the Executive Director, General Services Division (EUR IO/EX/GSD). The division manages physical resources and logistical functions for the EUR and IO bureaus. The Lead Support Service Specialist provides technical leadership and advice to support services staff, improves support-service methods and procedures, and oversees procurement actions and contract staff supporting logistics, travel, program assistance, and supply management.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Must obtain and maintain eligibility to access Sensitive Compartmented Information.
• Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in the Federal service.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate knowledge of methods and procedures for providing or performing functions and services applicable to the position; ability to plan, organize, and control work involving diverse activities; ability to gain cooperation and coordinate others’ work; and oral and written communication skills.
• Qualifying experience must include operational and advisory support for procurement and administrative support services; coordinating and managing support activities for multiple customers; and providing guidance, mentoring, and oversight to civilian and contractor staff in planning and delivering work.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical guidance to EX/GSD support services staff and resolve technical and administrative work problems.
• Develop, analyze, evaluate, and advise on methods and procedures for support services, seeking to improve their effectiveness for EUR and IO.
• Adjust work assignments to established priorities to support timely completion of team tasks.
• Lead oversight and management of EUR and IO procurement actions.
• Assist in developing yearly spending budgets.
• Analyze procurement requests for compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Guide, monitor, and assess contract employees performing support services work, including logistics, travel, program assistance, and supply management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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