Job opening: Administrative Officer
Salary: $59 966 - 94 317 per year
Published at: Oct 26 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: This position is at Little Goose Dam, Starbuck, WA. The Dam is operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers and is situated on the Snake River, 65-river miles downstream from Clarkston, WA and 70-river miles upstream from the Tri-Cities, WA. The work duties will be performed inside and outside the hydroelectric (powerhouse) facility. This is a fast paced and multifaceted working environment. Little Goose Dam is near Starbuck, WA and close to Dayton, WA.
Duties
Plans, organizes, and supervises the administrative activities for a major multi-purpose hydropower project.
Plans and performs management and organizational studies to determine long-range requirements.
Responsible for personnel management, financial resources management, procurement, records management, property management, warehousing, employee timekeeping, etc.
Conducts management studies and research on efficiencies and improvements of problem areas such as overtime or sick leave usage, full time equivalent (FTE) utilization, supervisory ratio, etc.
Ensures the preparation of project contract documentation and the availability of funding.
Provides guidance and interpretation of personnel matters, federal retirement systems, pay systems, death benefits, Office of Worker's Compensation Programs (OWCP) benefits, health benefits, etc.
Manages Project's financial resources, current year programs, budget requirements, funding adjustments, etc.
Exercises full technical supervision over a staff of general schedule and wage grade employees.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
- You may be required to complete a supervisory probation period.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
For the GS-9 Level:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in civilian human resources procedures, assisting in budget development, and using automated financial management systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
OR
Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as business administration or management; organizational management; public administration; or human resources management.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.
For the GS-11 Level:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in advising and assisting management in the areas of civilian personnel management, budget formulation to include consolidation of short term and long-term budget estimations, interpreting administrative directives, and implementing procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
OR
Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: business administration or management; organizational management; public administration; or human resources management.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Administration and ManagementFinancial ManagementLeadershipManages and Organizes InformationPersonnel and Human Resources
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:
https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Contacts
- Address RH-W2SJ03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-WALLA WALLA
DO NOT MAIL
Walla Walla, WA 99362
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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