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Administrative Officer

Trade and Development Agency
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Summary

This position is part of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. The incumbent of this position serves as USTDA's Administrative Officer with responsibility for the strategic planning, management, and execution of critical administrative management functions in direct support of the Agency's mission.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
10/03/2022 to 10/21/2022
Salary
$148,484 to - $176,300 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Arlington, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
15
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
TDA-22-MP-11668809MR
Control number
680947800

This job is open to

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Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Land and base management

Current or former employees of a base management agency.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Family of overseas employees

Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.

Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.

Clarification from the agency

Special Authorities: other miscellaneous authorities

Duties

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  • Serves as senior advisor on all administrative and management issues, providing technical expertise and recommendations for solutions to problems.
  • Supervises staff of subordinate administrative personnel, federal employees and contractors.
  • Manages Agency's facilities, space, security, and HR management programs, and is the POC with external organizations on all related matters.
  • Manages the Information Resource Center (IRC) operations and oversees the contractors responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Center.
  • Drafts and negotiates all interagency agreements for the Agency's facilities, travel provider, security, and administrative services.
  • Manages contracts and inter-agency agreements which support a wide range of administrative functional areas.
  • Serves as Agency's overall COOP Coordinator, planning and implementing policies and procedures related to a variety of emergency situations.
  • Prepares and issues reports on behalf of the Agency to OMB, OPM and EEOC, reflecting current workforce statistics and employment trends.
  • Represents the Agency in a variety of forums, including the Chief Human Capital Officers Council, the Small Agencies Council, OPM, and the Department of Labor.
  • Serves as the Agency's EEO Director.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
  • Direct Deposit of pay is required.
  • Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
  • Status candidates must meet time-in-grade (see Qualifications)
  • Background and security investigation for Secret and Top Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

To be eligible for this position at the GS-15 level, applicants must meet at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience for this position includes activities such as: 1) managing, developing and evaluating the administrative management functions of an organization; 2) managing and coordinating human resource management operations and human capital programs; 3) providing direct oversight, supervision, and management of administrative subordinates, ensuring that the level of support and services provided is appropriate; 4) serving as a primary advisor to senior managers on the full range of administrative matters; and 5) responding to technical inquiries related to security, real estate and leasing agreements, facilities management, procurement, and office procedures.

Delegated Examining (DE) Certification is highly desired.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).

A written test is not required.

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Additional information

Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:


Telework Suitability:
The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.

Stipulations of Employment:

Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period.

Selection may require completion of a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary period.

If selected, you will be required to file, prior to entrance on duty, a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450).

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and keep a security clearance. Appointment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

Work Schedule:

This position allows for a flexible work schedule.

Miscellaneous:

TDA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information

This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement #TDA-22-DE-11668808MR using Delegated Examining (DE) procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet DE requirements and can apply to that announcement. NOTE: You must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered under both.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

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

  • Customer Service
  • Oral Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Technical Competency ? Administration and Management
  • Technical Competency ? Human Capital Management
  • Written Communication

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