Administrative Officer

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys/The Office of the U.S. A

$95K — $115K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant administrative experience in a supervisory role
  • Specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent
  • Proficiency in financial management, procurement, and human resources
  • Strong organizational skills with a focus on process improvement
  • Ability to manage complex budgets and administrative operations

Responsibilities

  • Supervise subordinate staff and ensure high performance
  • Develop strategies to enhance Section effectiveness
  • Coordinate with HR on staffing and personnel matters
  • Manage office workspace and support facility improvements
  • Oversee various financial operations and compliance requirements
  • Direct the contracting process for goods and services
  • Administer the Section's travel program effectively

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for employees and families
  • Access to federal employee healthcare options
  • Annual leave and sick leave for work-life balance
  • Retirement benefits with matching contributions
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
Full Job Description
Summary

The Fraud Section is composed of three litigating units that investigate and prosecute complex white-collar criminal cases across the country and leads the Department's corporate enforcement efforts. The incumbent of this position is responsible for overseeing and performing day-to-day administrative tasks in support of the section.

Duties

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As an Administrative Officer, the incumbent:

  • Serves as a direct supervisor of subordinate supervisors and administrative staff within the Section. Performs all supervisory duties to include identifying appropriate tasks, providing feedback and guidance, and completing performance evaluations and reviews.
  • Initiates and develops strategy and recommendations to improve current and future Section effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Manages all activity with the Human Resources staff including all personnel-related matters, such as staffing, time and attendance, leave administration, promotion, performance and recognition.
  • Manages the Section workspace and oversees the administrative aspects of office moves, repairs or upgrades and other facility improvements.
  • Analyzes and provides a full range of liaison services to support the administration of a complex budget that involves both program and direct expenses. Coordinates financial matters with the Section management and appropriate Office of Administration staff.
  • Manages the contracting request process for all procurements including information technology and contracting assistance. Ensures sufficient funding and compliance with agency and appropriate federal procurement regulations.
  • Oversees administration of the Section's rigorous travel program.
  • Represents the Fraud Section in Division or Department-wide initiatives or projects, as assigned.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position.
  • You must complete the online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
  • You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
  • Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
  • You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
  • You must meet status eligibility for this announcement.
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
  • This position has supervisory responsibilities. A one-year supervisory probationary period is required upon selection. This may be waived if you have already successfully completed the supervisory probationary period.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required.


Qualifications

To qualify for the GS-14 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-13 federal grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: providing technical and advisory services to senior management related to financial management, human resources, procurement, and timekeeping and facilities management; overseeing the office's correspondence functions and procedures; supervising the operations of subordinate administrative staff; and planning and establishing program goals, objectives, and measurement criteria.

Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Additional information

ELIGIBILITY: You are eligible under merit promotion procedures, if you meet one of the following criteria:

  • Federal employees currently serving on career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service;
  • Former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility based on previous career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service. For more information see https://www.opm.gov/job-seekers/reinstatement/;
  • Displaced federal employees requesting special priority selection consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP);
  • Veterans with Veterans' Preference or veterans who have been separated under honorable conditions after three years or more of active continuous service (Veterans Employment Opportunities Act);
  • Individuals with disabilities - For more information and proof required see https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities; or
  • Any other individuals eligible for a non-competitive appointment, including former Peace Corps and AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers, Boren Scholars, Fulbright Scholars, military spouses, etc.


Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

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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