This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer.

Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-12. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As a Support Services Specialist, you will: Plan or assist with coordinating a variety of office functions such as, but not limited to telecommunications, procurement of supplies and equipment, printing, facilities management, security, property management, records management, mail service, facilities, and equipment maintenance, safety and health services programs and transportation. Provide advice and assistance to managers, supervisors, and employees on certain aspects of administrative and management matters; devise and implement new systems; performs studies; and reviews operations. Participate in the implementation and program goal setting activities for Regional/Field Offices and on project teams nationwide to review and/or development policy, procedures, and activities or carry out initiatives and programs. Make recommendations on administrative programs and procedures to Regional/Field office personnel along with researching and assisting in the implementation of administrative instructions and procedures for use across Regional/Field Office for resources and employee/administrative support.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-12 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: -Providing authoritative advice and recommendations on records management programs and telecommute programs; AND -Providing technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders on records management programs and telecommute programs; AND -Interpreting and applying regulations and agency policies to resolve a variety of administrative related issues. For the GS-11 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: - working with vendors and/or contractors for procuring supplies and other office products; AND - utilizing computer skills for creating and developing word documents, spreadsheets, etc.; AND - establishing and maintaining working relationships with stakeholders, staff, and outside contractors.; OR 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.; OR Combination of education and experience -- an equivalent combination of the above-defined education and experience which has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. For the GS-09 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: - working with vendors and/or contractors for procuring supplies and other office products; AND - utilizing computer skills for creating and developing word documents, spreadsheets, etc.; OR 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.; OR Combination of education and experience -- an equivalent combination of the above-defined education and experience which has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-12 you must have been at the GS-11 level for 52 weeks. For the GS-11 you must have been at the GS-09 level for 52 weeks. For the GS-09 you must have been at the GS-07 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

Education

The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Administrative Resource Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-7300
• Email: [email protected]