This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/629876100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in the Office of Inspector General, AmeriCorps (AmeriCorps OIG), an independent office that oversees AmeriCorps' national service programs and operations.
This position is designated as a full-time telework position on a temporary basis due to COVID-19 and may transition to onsite work when the office fully reopens. See the 'Additional Information' section for additional telework details.
01/05/2022 to 01/20/2022
$126,236 - $176,300 per year
NY 4
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
4
Yes
No
AC-22-176-11345290
629876100
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
US Citizens and Status Candidates
Summary
This position is located in the Office of Inspector General, AmeriCorps (AmeriCorps OIG), an independent office that oversees AmeriCorps' national service programs and operations. The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is a key member of the Inspector General's leadership team who leads the mission support activities of the OIG (except for Information Technology) and is responsible for the management of the OIG's expenditures and budget development and execution.
Responsibilities
Leads the OIG's Administrative Support Section, manages the office's administrative operations, and provides high-level administrative support to and collaborates with supervisors, managers, and other employees. Collaborates with leadership to provide creative thought partnership on strategy for advancing cross-departmental initiatives and streamlining policies and procedures across programs and operations; Responsible for financial operations, including accounting, budget formulation and execution; liaison with AmeriCorps and its shared services provider for procurement, travel, accounting, personnel/human resources; contract administration, property management, and overall office management. Provides strategic guidance, coordination, and leadership to senior management and appropriate department personnel in executing the OIG's programs. The incumbent will supervise a small team of professionals. As a member of the IG's leadership team, the CAO has the following direct and primary responsibilities and duties:
Manage OIG's budget, financials, and travel
Manages the financial affairs of the OIG (including budgeting, accounting, and managerial-financial reporting), certifies OIG appropriated funds (including annual and special purpose multi-year funds), and ensuring the accuracy of all financial transactions. Coordinates budgetary actions, quarterly apportionments, continuing resolution allocations, incremental funding, and reprogramming of funds, consistent with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance and OMB Circular A-11; liaises with OMB; develops the OIG's annual Spend Plan and Acquisition Plan and monitors performance against them; generates cost estimates for budget submissions and the annual Congressional Budget Justification (CBJ); oversees acquisitions and purchase orders, purchase card reconciliations, travel and training expenditures, interagency agreements, and payments through associated systems. Establishes internal controls to assist in monitoring and evaluating financial performance. Responsible for financial analysis, forecasting and modeling to interpret quantitative and qualitative data.
Oversee administrative services and improve efficiency
Directs, develops, plans, coordinates, and evaluates a broad range of administrative and management functions and activities. Manages the OIG's administrative support program. Improves the efficiency of OIG operations and use of resources, including records management, procurement; coordinates human resources and personnel actions, and serves as liaison on AmeriCorps' Office of Human Capital; advises and assists in the negotiation of contracts, interagency agreements, and other cooperative work with government agencies; resolves complex financial and administrative issues, as needed. Advises the Inspector General and senior managers, and identifies current and future financial, personnel, and material needs of the office.
Management Analysis
Develops and updates office managerial policies, practices, methods, procedures, and/or organizational structures.
Additional Duties
Supervises clerical and administrative personnel, and sets goals and deadlines for the Administrative Support Section; works with Chief Technology Officer on records management; liaises with AmeriCorps, landlord and, as needed, Federal Protective Services, to ensure that office facility remains safe, secure, and well maintained; plans, coordinates, and directs a broad range of services that allow the OIG to operate efficiently; and other duties as assigned.
Experience cannot be substituted by education for this position.
Additional Selections: Additional selections may be made from this announcement or for similar positions across AmeriCorps. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at AmeriCorps.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: As required by Executive Order 14043, all Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than November 22, 2021, regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), and subject only to such exceptions as required by law. Therefore, even if you are selected for a position on or before November 22, 2021, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021, or before appointment or onboarding with the agency. If you are selected, your offer letter will contain additional information regarding how to request a reasonable accommodation legally required exception from this requirement to the vaccination requirement based on medical or religious factors.
Expanded Telework Status Due to COVID-19: Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you will have the option to temporarily telework on a full-time basis, even if your home is located within the local commuting area of the duty station of your position. Once the agency implements its re-entry plan, you may be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement in the manner and frequency the agency deems appropriate. At this time, the agency is unable to confirm if an expanded telework policy or future remote work policy will be implemented.
Military Selective Service Act: If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
Veteran's Preference: If you are claiming 5-point or 10-point veteran's preference, you must submit documentation described below in "Required Documents."
Special Employment Consideration: Persons with disabilities, disabled veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the Armed Forces, VISTA volunteers, some Peace Corps employees and returning Peace Corps volunteers are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for noncompetitive appointment. If you are eligible and would like to be considered for one of these noncompetitive appointments, applicable documentation that supports your eligibility must be submitted with your application package.
Ethics Requirement: Our Agency is committed to the highest ethical standards and, as an employee you will be covered by the criminal conflict of interest statutes (18 U.S.C. 201-209) and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (5 C.F.R. part 2635). Additionally, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) or Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e) within 30 days of your appointment date and on an annual basis thereafter.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated first for the basic qualifications described above. The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria:
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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire, which is available to preview here https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11345290, along with submitting the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 01/20/2022.
Once the occupational questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful, however, you must also include a resume and any other documents that are applicable to you under the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy announcement. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your status via email. Please be aware that emails could reside in your "junk," "bulk," or "spam" mail folder, depending on your filters. You will be notified of the final outcome.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire, which is available to preview here https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11345290, along with submitting the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 01/20/2022.
Once the occupational questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful, however, you must also include a resume and any other documents that are applicable to you under the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy announcement. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your status via email. Please be aware that emails could reside in your "junk," "bulk," or "spam" mail folder, depending on your filters. You will be notified of the final outcome.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/629876100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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We are AmeriCorps, a federal agency that helps millions of Americans improve the lives of their fellow citizens through service. Working hand in hand with local partners, we tap the ingenuity and can-do spirit of the American people to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing our nation.
We invest in thousands of nonprofit and faith-based groups that are making a difference across the country. We are AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Senior. We serve, we build, and we make an impact that changes lives and communities.
Employer of National Service
As an Employer of National Service, AmeriCorps is committed to providing job opportunities to national service participants. Accordingly, qualified AmeriCorps members (current and former), returned Peace Corps volunteers and other national service participants are encouraged to apply to our positions. National service is a cost-effective solution that taps the power of citizens to get things done. We multiply the impact of our investment by generating hundreds of millions of non-federal dollars, mobilizing millions of additional volunteers, and operating with a high degree of accountability and efficiency. Volunteering and national service are vital and cost-effective solutions to our nation's most-difficult challenges. AmeriCorps stands ready to help Americans tackle these challenges and build a better future for our people, neighborhoods, and nation.