ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Summary The subject position is located in the Bureau of Administration, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Domestic Operations and Emergency Services (A/DOES). The incumbent reports directly to the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS). The incumbent is responsible for managing staff and leading the efforts to support A/DOES's seven supported offices. Responsibilities Serves as the staff coordinator and synchronizer for A/DOES activities. Coordinates activities and actions involving all A/DOES elements to achieve organizational objectives. Assists Exercises the full range of supervisory and managerial authorities and responsibilities required to accomplish the functions assigned to the Division. Continuously monitors and evaluates A/DOES programs and operations to assure that plans are followed to meet objectives, goals, and strategic direction. Assist in the development and oversight of A/DOES budget, ensuring proper allocation and utilization of resources. Monitor expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure compliance with financial regulations and procedures. Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including senior government officials and interagency partners. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. In addition, applicant's experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities: Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others; Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances; Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress; Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; and Capacity to "see the job through." Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience managing administrative or similar operations for a senior executive or bureau-level office or equivalent, including overseeing office budgets, coordinating human resources activities, and ensuring effective delivery of administrative support or other services. Experience leading and supervising staff by assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance and performance feedback, and ensuring completion of organizational priorities and mission requirements. Experience managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing organizational needs, operational demands, and time-sensitive situations while maintaining effective program or office operations. Experience leading and supervising staff by assigning and reviewing work, addressing workplace challenges, and promoting a collaborative environment that encourages open communication, teamwork and accountability. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-15 position. Education Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement. Additional Information For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at View email address on click.appcast.io. If eligible, situational telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days and may require a higher or lower security clearance. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions. Agency & Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP & ICTAP): View OPM's CTAP & ICTAP eligibility website for more information. You must be rated in the Well-Qualified category and submit supporting documents under the required documents section of this announcement to receive selection priority consideration. To be considered Well-Qualified applicants must: score an 85 or above, meet Minimum Qualifications, and demonstrate proficiency in some, but not all major aspects of the position.