As an Administrative Officer within ODUS, you will report to the associate deputy undersecretary and serve as the senior advisor on human resources, budgeting, financial operations, procurement, administrative planning and operations, and administrative information technology. You will also serve as a supervisor for an administrative team that supports the bureau. This position is subject to a 5-day per pay period minimum on-site work requirement.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: Leads initiatives and participates fully in planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating of ILAB administrative functions. Serves as a key member of the ODUS staff, making substantial contributions to overall program planning, policy, and internal and external coordination. Provide expert advice and counsel on administrative operations and policies and on the availability and use of resources to achieve ILAB's mission and goals. Serves as an expert and has oversight over the budget, human resources, procurement, information technology, and other administrative functions. Analyzes and strengthens internal policies and assists in developing processes and procedures. Advises the Deputy Undersecretary, Associate Deputy Undersecretaries, and the Chief of Staff on any issues identified and recommends solutions. Ensures the planning, provision, and coordination of administrative and office services and support, including space management, telecommunications, repairs, travel, training, records management, safety and health, COOP coordination, budget, procurement, human resources, IT access, and personnel security/badge process. Keeps abreast of and ensures compliance with regulations, policies, and laws and communicates effectively to the Bureau leadership on administrative requirements and developments with OASAM. DOL, OMB, OPM, and Congress which pertain to lLAB or impact plans and programs. Provides authoritative advice, guidance, and overall direction for administrative and management services to ILAB. Keeps abreast of and ensures compliance with regulations, policies, and laws and communicates effectively to the Bureau leadership on administrative requirements and developments with OASAM. DOL, OMB, OPM, and Congress which pertain to lLAB or impact plans and programs. Provides authoritative advice, guidance, and overall direction for administrative and management services to ILAB. Serves on the ODUS leadership team and as the key advisor to the Deputy Undersecretary, Associate Deputy Undersecretaries, Chief of Staff, Office Directors, and other supervisors in administration and management. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates; makes assignments based on capability and expertise; evaluates the work performance of subordinates; develops performance standards; gives advice or instruction to subordinates on work and administrative matters; and identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development or training. Interviews candidates for positions; recommend appointment, promotion, or assignment for positions; hears or resolves complaints from employees; refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level; and effects disciplinary measures. Responsible for ensuring all personnel management actions are following merit principles and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program guidance. Provides leadership and direction in preparing any request from the Department of Labor administrative offices, ensuring a proper response, compliance with timelines, etc. Serves as a confidential advisor to the Deputy Undersecretary and has access to confidential and sensitive information regarding personnel and management issues.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Requires a supervisory probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Subject to financial disclosure requirements.

Qualifications

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. Applicants must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal Service or private sector. For GS-15: Applicant must have 52 weeks of experience equivalent to at least a GS-14 in the Federal Service or private sector that include ALL the following: Assessing program administrative operations to identify and implement organizational improvements; AND Interpreting and implementing federal laws and regulations related to human resources, budget, procurement, or financial management; AND Communicating organizational policies and findings, AND Overseeing strategic communications to promote understanding and acceptance of solutions, recommendations, and new initiatives; AND Leading or supporting organization-wide operational or program activities to include at least one of the following areas human resources, budgeting, financial operations, procurement, administrative planning and operations, and information technology. *The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information. Planning and operations, and information technology.

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 International Labor Affairs 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 US
• Name: Ashley Oneal-Shue
• Phone: 215-861-5056
• Email: [email protected]