The FRTIB is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as an Administrative Specialist. This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) may be used to fill other Administrative Specialist, GS-0301-7/9 positions within the FRTIB in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Duties

This vacancy is also being announced concurrently with vacancy announcement FRTIB-24-DE-061-12554429 under Delegated Examining procedures. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered. The major duties of the position are: Apply analytical and evaluative methods to improve organizational performance and efficiency and identifies, weighs, and resolves procedural, straightforward issues or problems for management. Identifies and gathers organizational and process information for the purposes of improving the performance of internal administrative operations, business practices, and management systems. Assists in the creation and maintenance of the OPR office budget and financial records, including expenses for supplies, travel, procurements, subscriptions, and information technology. Reviews and analyzes office level administrative policies and desk procedures, clarifying guidelines and making recommendations to policies and procedures. Other administrative duties to include but not limited to: Receiving and screening incoming telephone calls, email requests, and visitors, prepares correspondence, reports, and other written material, Arranges meetings and conferences for the Director with officials and other staff. Coordinates all travel arrangements for the Director, and other office staff. Acts as the primary Government Purchasing Card (GPC) holder for OPR.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the Specialized Experience as described below. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of full-time specialized work experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the next lower level (equivalent to the GS-05) in the federal government. Specialized experience is defined as:(1) providing administrative support in the areas of correspondence management, office operations and travel; (2) interpreting and applying administrative policies and procedures to provide accurate and timely guidance to supervisors and employees; (3) records management; creating budget estimates and projections, and monitoring; using the Microsoft Office Suite to create and update documents, spreadsheets and presentations; (4) drafting written correspondence to convey information and guidance on administrative processes and procedures; and, consolidating general meeting and budget materials for management review. OR 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. GS-09: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of full-time specialized work experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the next lower level, GS- 07, in the federal government. Specialized experience is defined as:(1) providing administrative support in the areas of correspondence management, office operations and travel; (2) interpreting and applying administrative policies and procedures to provide accurate and timely guidance to supervisors and employees; (3) records management; creating budget estimates and projections, and monitoring; using the Microsoft Office Suite to create and update documents, spreadsheets and presentations; (4) drafting written correspondence to convey information and guidance on administrative processes and procedures; and, consolidating general meeting and budget materials for management review. OR GS-09 - 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 *Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. 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. Specialized experience must meet 52 weeks equivalent to the next lower grade level. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Education

Foreign Education. If you are using education completed at foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign education programs. Foreign education must be deemed equivalent to that gained at an accredited U.S. education program. For further information visit the U.S. Department of Education's website concerning foreign qualifications.

Contacts

• Address Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Office of Planning and Risk 77 K Street NE Washington, DC 20002 US
• Name: HR Operations
• Phone: 202-942-1600
• Email: [email protected]