- Position Title
- Administrative Officer
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service
- Announcement Number
- ARS-S23Y-11803797-MDK Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, January 24, 2023 to Monday, February 6, 2023
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Eligibilities
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS CAREFULLY. Your answers will be used to determine your eligibility to apply to this job opportunity announcement. You will be considered under the eligibility option(s) to which you answer YES. Select YES to all eligibility options for which you want to be considered. If you respond NO to meeting the criteria for all the eligibilities, you will not be considered for those eligibilities.
NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
NOTE: You must submit the required supporting documentation to receive consideration for EACH selected eligibility. Failure to provide the required documents will result in an ineligible rating and your application will be excluded from consideration.
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire. If, after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position.
1.
From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-11 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
2.
From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position at the GS-12 level. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Provide technical guidance and assistance to employees and management on the full range of administrative functions necessary to the efficient and economical operation of the location.
4.
Prepare administrative policy statements, standard operating procedures, and other guidance.
5.
Review current procedures for internal processing of administrative work and recommend improvements to workflow and efficiency of operations.
6.
Ensure all accidents, injuries, illnesses, and environmental releases are properly reported; appropriate forms are prepared; and investigations are performed to identify causes and determine corrective actions.
7.
Oversee the implementation of facility and real property management and general services functions.
8.
I have experience coordinating and overseeing the following: (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Coordinate the inspection of facilities to evaluate compliance with safety and health policies.
10.
I have advised management officials on the following related to human resources: (Select all that apply):
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Keep employees informed of human resources rules, policies, regulations, and procedures.
12.
Review requests for personnel actions and provide advice and recommendations to management officials on propriety, relative need, and special problems which may be encountered in processing such requests.
13.
Assure that employee identification cards and Personnel Identity Verifications are completed and issued consistent with agency guidelines.
14.
Manage all phases of budget formulation, execution, and administration to include monitoring and reallocating funds.
15.
I have experience performing the following tasks related to budget administration: (Select all that apply)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Direct and oversee the facilities' condition evaluation to determine major capital improvements and repair or maintenance requirements.
17.
Recommend financial accountability controls and operational procedures for systems (FFIS and CATS).
18.
Advise management officials and staff regarding procurement and contracting regulations, procedures, alternatives, and availability of funds.
19.
Develop preliminary contract specifications ensuring adequate documentation, statement of work approvals, clearances, justification, and funds before forwarding to management.
20.
Review acquisition files and corresponding support documentation to assure compliance with set-asides; competition requirements; procurement regulations.
21.
Manage the procurement program for contracting with small businesses; service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses; woman-owned small businesses; small disadvantaged businesses; and HUBZone businesses.
22.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.