The Bureau of Labor Statistics measures labor market activity, working conditions, price changes, and productivity in the U.S. economy to support public and private decision making. This position is with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Field Operations, Boston/New York Regional Office. This position is outside the bargaining unit.

Duties

This position serves as the primary contact for administrative matters in the Boston/New York Regional Office and is responsible for the full range of administrative functions. Duties include but are not limited to: Participates in management planning, policy-making and decision-making meetings regarding the budget, human resources (HR), program goals, personnel, procurement and administrative operations and maintains meeting notes. Works closely with the Regional Commissioner and the management team to identify administrative priorities, needs or problems and to rectify the situations, plan administrative studies, or develop proposals. Advises and assists management officials on such matters as future staffing needs, and recruitment and placement methods. Coordinates HR activities within the region and within authorities and guidelines delegated to the Regional Commissioner. Oversees the records and property management functions. Provides authoritative advice and administers the activities relating to financial management through direct authority to access and provide input to the BLS and DOL Management Information Systems and subsidiary records. May provide technical guidance and oversight to one or two lower-graded employees, such as the Administrative Specialist.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Requires a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of time-in-grade (52 weeks at the next lower grade), time-after-competitive-appointment (90 days), and minimum qualifications (52 weeks equivalent to the next lower grade in federal service). These requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of the announcement. For the GS-12 level: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-11, in the Federal Service. Qualifying specialized experience for GS-12 includes: Planned and coordinated administrative and business management activities in the areas of financial management, facilities management, human resources management and procurement; Managed budget formulation, execution, and administration; preparing reports, administrative policy statements and procurement cost analysis; advised and informed management and employees of human resources rules, policies, regulations, and procedures; Used automated systems to perform various administrative functions such as procurement, travel management, financial management, etc. and human resources functions such as requests for personnel actions and time and attendance; and/or Provided management advisory services and formulates and implements administrative management policies, procedures, operations, goals, and objectives. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Education

Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.

Contacts

• Address Bureau of Labor Statistics 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 US
• Name: Yanitza Roman
• Phone: 312-596-5400
• Email: [email protected]