Serves as a subject matter expert and provides support to the division or program area management team on a broad range of office operational issues to ensure alignment with Agency, Department or government-wide administrative policies and regulations.

Duties

The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include but are not limited to: Serves as timekeeper which may include duties such as resolving questions/issues related to time and attendance and conducting leave audits. Makes arrangements for meetings and conferences, including gathering and printing background materials, collecting and submitting information to meet security office requirements for visitors. As a FATA (Federal Agency Travel Administrator), serves as a subject matter expert and provides support to the division or program area management team to ensure alignment with agency, Department and government-wide travel policies and regulations. Under the guidance of the supervisor, uses software to coordinate and track expenditures related to procurement transactions, supplies, training, travel and equipment. Assists the unit’s manager in maintaining workflow within the unit to ensure that deadlines are met, and the quality of the work products is sufficient and consistent. Sets up user accounts and profiles and submits passport and visa requests. Submits country clearances for international travel. Creates, maintains and tracks travel reservations and vouchers in the travel system.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. BASIC REQUIREMENT: FOR THE GS-08 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants who meet the basic requirements qualify for this grade level. FOR THE GS-08 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal Service or it's non-federal equivalent. Specialized experience for this position includes: assesses and evaluates administrate processes and advises on the practical and technical aspects of office administration and performs staff support work; supports multiple staff at a ??me on travel requests for international and domes??c travel se??ng up user accounts and profiles; submits passport and visa requests and submits country clearances for international travel and prepares and maintains the necessary control mechanisms of requisition requests in procuring a variety of supplies and office equipment. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Foreign Agricultural Service Human Capital Management Division 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Dorene Jones
• Phone: 000-00-0000
• Email: [email protected]