You will serve as an Administrative Support Specialist for the Small Business Administration (SBA), US Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center - PDC in Fort Worth, Texas. The primary function of the position is to assist the Administrative Officer (AO) ensuring necessary internal support functions are accomplished; that necessary improvements are implemented; and that SBA and OCA administrative policies and procedures are followed.

Duties

As an Administrative Support Specialist at the GS-0301-9, some of your typical work assignments may include: Assist the AO and the Deputy AO in assessing the effectiveness of all the administrative functions performed in the department e.g., budget, procurement, space and lease acquisition, telecommunications, payroll, travel, supply, accountable property, warehouse management, and collateral cashier operations. Implement and monitor policies and procedures on the acquisition of supplies and services in the Centers. Work with the AO or the Deputy in formulating annual acquisition plan and formulating quarterly budgets. Ensure that routine and emergency maintenance of leased facilities is performed. Prepare letters to GSA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and vendors regarding space needs and problems, and coordinate solutions with landlord as directed by the AO and/or GSA. IMPORTANT NOTES: THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT THE FORT WORTH OFFICE. This is a Permanent position, which is a Competitive service status position with a Full-time work schedule. Mandatory Overtime: In order to respond quickly and efficiently to disaster survivors, substantial compensated overtime hours may be required during heightened disaster activities. By applying for this position with the US Small Business Administration, you can enjoy challenging but satisfying work and join a highly motivated and diverse team that helps families and businesses rebuild their lives after a disaster. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 180 days from the closing date. This is not a bargaining unit position.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government travel credit card.
• Favorable background investigation and credit check are required.
• Credit score below 500 may negatively impact consideration in the hiring process.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• A valid driver's license may be required.

Qualifications

Individual Occupational Requirements There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series. Experience: To receive credit, you must indicate the month and year as well as the average hours worked per week for each employer. Average work hours must be stated on the resume to quantify each period of work experience or that experience will not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. You must address the specific specialized experience required for each grade level of this position on your resume or application or you will be rated "Ineligible" for that grade level. GS-09: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector: Develop written processes and procedures which improves operational efficiency. Prepare written analytical reports identifying strengths and weaknesses of an administrative operation. Research administrative regulations and guidelines and train coworkers on proper procedures. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications website: Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301 (opm.gov) 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.

Education

If you do not meet the specialized experience requirements, you may also qualify with education. You MUST submit transcripts (official or unofficial) with this application if you wish to qualify based on education.

GS-09: Successful completion 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.

Combination of Experience and Education:
GS-09: Combination of education and experience as specified above. For example, an applicant who has 1.0 full year of Masters level education (i.e. 50% of education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position.

APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Verify School accreditation. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. *** If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. *** For further information, click on: Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address Processing and Disbursement Center - PDC 14925 Kingsport Road Fort Worth, TX 76155 US
• Name: Anita Goins
• Email: [email protected]