- Position Title
- Administrative Officer
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R8-22-11255902-LAS-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, October 12, 2021 to Monday, October 25, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
5.
Are you a U.S. citizen or national?
Assessment 1
GS 11 Specialized Experience
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
Please select the response below that best describes how you meet the GS-11 Qualification Requirements for this position:
Knowledge of budget process, budget cycles, budget formulation and execution methods.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Coordinate redistribution of charges among funding sources to accurately assign expenditures
3.
Monitor, track or verify an organization's obligations or expenditures as needed for different organizational functions.
4.
Provide guidance to others concerning the financial status of an organization, such as obligations incurred, expenditures, or availability of funds
5.
Perform annual budget duties for an organization (e.g., formulate and revise annual budget estimates, create periodic budget projections based on revisions, monitor expenditures to reflect revisions)
6.
Analyze financial reports to ensure an organization's funds are handled properly (e.g., correctly allocated, obligated, and spent in conformance with policy/procedures, etc.)
Knowledge of procurement and purchasing process.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Prepare procurement packages (e.g., forms, attachments, justifications) to obtain goods or services for an organization.
8.
Provide guidance to others on procurement/acquisition regulations to ensure organizational contracts are compliant with applicable regulations or policies
9.
Review purchase documents to ensure compliance with procurement regulations
10.
Purchase supplies, equipment, or construction services for an organization.
Ability to conduct analysis of program information and data.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Use automated databases to analyze data or information summaries for inclusion in administrative reports.
12.
Conduct inventories of supplies, equipment, merchandise, property, or other materials.
13.
Explain the applicable administrative regulations, policies, standards, or procedures for a given situation to management, personnel, or clients.
14.
Manage practical considerations to accomplish a wide range of general administrative services under tight timeframes (i.e., telecommunication functions; office liaison work; space requests; building maintenance; telephone services; mail, reception, or other administrative functions).
Ability to develop and coordinate administrative policies and procedures.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Coordinate or complete various personnel actions such as staffing, employee benefits, employee development, or payroll, etc.) under tight time-frames.
16.
Develop policies, guidelines, or procedures as necessary to streamline administrative support functions.
17.
Develop standard operating procedures or guidelines to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and consistency of administrative procedures.
18.
Collaborate with regional (or equivalent) office management, coordinators, or program staff to ensure the timeliness/quality of administrative services or support for an organization.
19.
Study an organization's procedures to identify inefficiencies or areas where improvements are needed.
Ability to supervise a subordinate staff of clerical or administrative workers
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Build an effective team by guiding staff (e.g., inspiring, motivating, training) in accomplishing specific goals.
21.
Coach or mentor employees to ensure the technical quality/consistency of organizational work products including personnel actions such as staffing, employee benefits, employee development, payroll, etc.
22.
Develop and maintain working relationships with customers.
23.
Delegate work assignments to subordinate administrative staff that ensure a managed flow of work while taking into account factors such as organizational priorities or employees' capabilities.
24.
Provide advice and guidance to supervisors and employees on regulations, policies, and procedures related to human resource management.