Administrative Officer

at  US Environmental Protection Agency

QUALIFICATIONS

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

To qualify for the GS-09 level, you must have one of the following:

• 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level defined as coordinating and evaluating a range of administrative services for an organization; interpreting and applying administrative procedures, regulations, and processes; and serving as the point of contact for information for the administrative support personnel who service the organization.
• master’s or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related; the education must provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position
• equivalent combination of education and experience

To qualify for the GS-11 level, you must have one of the following:

• 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level defined as Interpreting administrative policies and implementing procedures to cover internal operations; compiling required documents and reviewing and tracking personnel actions; and monitoring the procurement of supplies, property, and services.
• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related; the education must provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position
• equivalent combination of education and experience

Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:

• Ability to direct a comprehensive support program by providing services necessary to the operation of the organization.
• Skill in conducting analyses of administrative functions, work processes, and numerous and/or varied projects.
• Skill in oral communication.
• Knowledge of procurement, travel, and property management in order to monitor a program and provide the services necessary toward the operation of the organization.
• Skill in written communication.
• Knowledge of administrative rules, regulations, and policies.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

• If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

EDUCATION

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

APPLICANTS QUALIFYING BASED ON EDUCATION OR A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• College transcripts - unofficial or official transcripts or a list of courses that includes school(s) attended, school address, course title, grades earned, completion dates, department, and quarter or semester hours earned.NOTE: Official educational transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if you are selected, you must provide official transcripts before you start work with EPA.IF EDUCATION WAS COMPLETED AT A FOREIGN INSTITUTION: You must submit an equivalency evaluation with your application as described here: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

APPLICANTS QUALIFYING BASED ON EDUCATION OR A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• College transcripts - unofficial or official transcripts or a list of courses that includes school(s) attended, school address, course title, grades earned, completion dates, department, and quarter or semester hours earned.NOTE: Official educational transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if you are selected, you must provide official transcripts before you start work with EPA.IF EDUCATION WAS COMPLETED AT A FOREIGN INSTITUTION: You must submit an equivalency evaluation with your application as described here: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

At the entry level of this position, you will:

• Develop, recommend, and implement administrative plans and procedures designed for maximum flexibility and effectiveness.
• Conduct property management to include use, security, and disposal of equipment.
• Coordinate HR related activities for the organization including providing information on HR related questions.
• Compose and prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, records, briefing materials, and statistical and narrative material required to support the organization.

When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses. NOTE: Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.