Summary

This vacancy is for an Administrative Officer position in the Chief Financial Officer located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Administrative Officer, 0341-14, FPL GS-14 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Duties

Help

• Provide administrative support in a wide variety of administrative activities.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of administrative personnel of various grades.
• Serve as the Administrative Officer responsible for managing, planning, integrating, evaluating, and directing the work of personnel engaged in professional, technical, and administrative work, the majority of which are administrative disciplines.
• Provide oversight, direction, and advice on administrative management matters (i.e., personnel, procurement, training, travel, property, etc.) associated with programs and operations in the Directorate and Divisions supported.
• Develop, assign, evaluate, and revise short and long-range objectives and goals for the work directed.

Requirements

Help

Conditions of employment

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by closing date.
• A supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: For the GS-14, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Providing oversight, direction, and advice on administrative management matters, such as Human Resources, procurement, training, travel, and or property management; Reviewing and approving various requests from the Associate Directors' immediate staff, such as procurement, training, and travel request; Maintaining separate inventory system for non-accountable property and ensuring it is updated regularly; and Initiating personnel actions involved in the recruitment, selections, promotions, and transfers.

Education: cannot be substituted at 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer.

Additional information

Applicants who apply under this Job Opportunity Announcement may opt-in (at their request) to allow the sharing of their resume, and other associated documents with other Department of Commerce (DOC) Bureaus/Offices who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade and pay band (or its equivalent), and full performance level in the same duty location or commuting area of the duty location listed on the Job Opportunity Announcement.

Additionally, the following link provides information on the hiring authority that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.

• CTAP

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

Help

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.