Administrative Officer

You will serve as a Administrative Officer for the Lower Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. Major duties: Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Oversee budget formulation, execution, tracking, and end-of-year closeout across multiple lines of accounting, ensuring compliance with all Federal policies and procedures. Conduct recurring budget analyses (cost trends, life-cycle, buy vs. lease) and prepare brief narrative reports with recommendations for station managers. Coordinate payroll, travel, and uniform program administration for approximately 35 staff, ensuring timely processing and policy compliance. Manage general administrative services including property, space, IT coordination, telecommunications, mail, records, and liaison with refuges for building maintenance. Perform or direct purchasing activities to obtain supplies, equipment, and services in accordance with Federal procurement regulations. Provide advisory services to station managers on administrative issues, developing options, alternatives, and solutions to operational challenges. Prepare and monitor personnel actions, assist supervisors with HR processes, and ensure timely submission of required documentation. Maintain administrative procedures and develop Standard Operating Procedures to support consistent station operations. Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. You cannot hold an active real estate license, nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*