Summary

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.

Duties

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• 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.

Qualifications

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.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP or RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
• First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected.
• Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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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. Opens in a new windowLearn 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.