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Administrative Officer

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Government Accountability Office

Field Operations (FO)

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Summary

The incumbent is responsible for directing, planning, coordinating, and implementing a variety of administrative and customer support service functions. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) budget planning and monitoring, acquisition of equipment and supplies, assigning and overseeing work by Field Operations staff, supporting human capital activities, coordinating facility repairs, overseeing physical and information security, and other activities.

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Summary

The incumbent is responsible for directing, planning, coordinating, and implementing a variety of administrative and customer support service functions. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) budget planning and monitoring, acquisition of equipment and supplies, assigning and overseeing work by Field Operations staff, supporting human capital activities, coordinating facility repairs, overseeing physical and information security, and other activities.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

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Accepting applications

Location

Few vacancies in the following locations:

Oakland, CA

Boston, MA

Norfolk, VA

Seattle, WA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $90,673 - $177,627 per year Pay scale & grade

PT 2

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0341 Administrative Officer

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number FO-IMP-26-13069983 Control number 886802200

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Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

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Internal to GAO employees

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• Lead staff assigned to provide a wide variety of administrative and support services and processes that enable the field office to function optimally by assigning work and establish priorities.
• Provides daily oversight, guidance, and direction of staff for a variety of GAO-wide business processes to ensure compliance with federal regulations and GAO policies.
• Interprets and applies procedures and guidelines related to administrative and support service assignments; serves as a technical expert in the method and procedures required to acquire goods and services for field offices as well as serving as the technical expert for GAOs business process.
• Determines steps to implement new and innovative support processes and procedures, both within the field office and across the organization. Develops and improves administrative/ support services and work methods; maintains contact with colleagues across the organization to explain and defend support requirements, obtain services, and ensure compliance with federal regulations, and GAO policy and procedures.
• Identifies and coordinates a variety of needed services such as facility repairs, bulk shredding services, excessing furniture, and upgrades of physical security. Serves as the liaison with contractors, landlords, service providers and other to ensure that the organization receives timely and effective service.
• Serves as the Security Officer for a field offices physical and information security programs and processes.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

You must meet all qualification requirements before the announcement closes.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the BAND 2 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower level/band, equivalent to the AC-III, PT-I, PE-I, PA-I, CS-I or GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as experience performing a wide variety of administrative functions and services such as handling routine building maintenance issues, applying physical and information security policies and procedures, and/or monitoring, maintaining, and reconciling an office budget.

Prior professional experience must demonstrate the ability to plan, organize, and control work involving diverse administrative activities, as well as the ability to gain cooperation and coordinate the work of others. Customer service skills as well as written and oral communication skills are also required. Do you meet the qualifications requirements of this position?

Education

No education requirement.

Additional information

Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages, and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying to a job.

What is required in the resume?

Resumes submitted for federal jobs are required to have:

• Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-Job experience should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how your previous work experience relates to and helps you meet the required qualifications in the GAO job announcement to which you are applying.
• Education, certifications or licensures-If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure you include the required information on the resume.

For more information on the how to check the resume for the new 2-page requirement, please go to the Help Center or click the link : USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements

This is a non- bargaining unit position.

OPTION FOR ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS: Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.

Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov.The U.S. Government Accountability Offices policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The U.S. Government Accountability Offices policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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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.

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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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

If you meet the qualification requirements stated above, you will be further rated based on your responses to the vacancy questions. Please make sure that your responses to the vacancy questions are supported in your resume. Please follow all instructions carefully. If you provide incomplete answers, fail to provide a narrative response to any vacancy question(s) that requires further explanation, or if your response to a vacancy question is "see resume", your rating may be affected or you may be determined ineligible.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• Leading Others, Oral Communication, and Technical Competence

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.

Review our 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.

Required documents

Required Documents

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You must provide a complete application package which includes:

• RESUME: You are encouraged to use the USAJOBS resume builder to create your resume. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. In addition to describing duties performed, you must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.
• SF-50: You must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that indicates your position information (i.e. title, series, grade). Do not submit awards.

If you fail to submit any of the documentation listed above your application will be considered incomplete and will result in loss of consideration.

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

• To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
• Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

If you are unable to apply online, please contact Melody Moses at mosesmm@gao.gov or 000-000-0000 by 4 p.m. on the closing date of the announcement.

For technical issue with USAJOBS: Please refer to the USAJOBS help page.

Agency contact information

Melody Moses

Email mosesmm@gao.gov Address Government Accountability Office

Human Capital Office

441 G Street NW

Washington, DC 20548

US

Next steps

After the closing date of this announcement, GAOs Human Capital Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications by reviewing your assessment questionnaire and resume to complete an analysis. Please be as complete and thorough as possible. If your application is rated "best-qualified," your name will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. At this point you may be contacted for an interview.

If you do not meet the key requirements and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

You must provide a complete application package which includes:

• RESUME: You are encouraged to use the USAJOBS resume builder to create your resume. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. In addition to describing duties performed, you must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.
• SF-50: You must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that indicates your position information (i.e. title, series, grade). Do not submit awards.

If you fail to submit any of the documentation listed above your application will be considered incomplete and will result in loss of consideration.

How to Apply

Help

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

• To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
• Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

If you are unable to apply online, please contact Melody Moses at mosesmm@gao.gov or 000-000-0000 by 4 p.m. on the closing date of the announcement.

For technical issue with USAJOBS: Please refer to the USAJOBS help page.

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Agency contact information

Melody Moses

Email mosesmm@gao.gov Address Government Accountability Office

Human Capital Office

441 G Street NW

Washington, DC 20548

US

Next steps

After the closing date of this announcement, GAOs Human Capital Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications by reviewing your assessment questionnaire and resume to complete an analysis. Please be as complete and thorough as possible. If your application is rated "best-qualified," your name will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. At this point you may be contacted for an interview.

If you do not meet the key requirements and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Government Accountability Office

Agency contact information

Melody Moses

Email mosesmm@gao.gov Address Government Accountability Office

Human Capital Office

441 G Street NW

Washington, DC 20548

US

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Summary

The incumbent is responsible for directing, planning, coordinating, and implementing a variety of administrative and customer support service functions. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) budget planning and monitoring, acquisition of equipment and supplies, assigning and overseeing work by Field Operations staff, supporting human capital activities, coordinating facility repairs, overseeing physical and information security, and other activities.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Location

Few vacancies in the following locations:

Oakland, CA

Boston, MA

Norfolk, VA

Seattle, WA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $90,673 - $177,627 per year Pay scale & grade

PT 2

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0341 Administrative Officer

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number FO-IMP-26-13069983 Control number 886802200

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