This position is a Supervisory Administration Operations Specialist, GS- 0301-15, working in Baileys Crossroads, VA, for the R9-Division of Budget and Technical Support.

Duties

As a Supv Administrative Oper Spec your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Exercise leadership and direction to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (Service) management and administration of programs and activities for the Ecological Services (ES) Program. Direct the development of ES budget justifications for presentation to the Department of the Interior, OMB, and Congress. Advise Division Chiefs in implementing, evaluating and improving national policies, plans, and operations issues within their respective program areas as they relate to appropriation law and federal mandates for performance and workforce management. Develop and manage long-term (3-5 year) strategic plans and workforce plans for ES. Direct comprehensive evaluations of overall effectiveness in delivering the mission of the ES Program and the Service. Recommend changes / improvements in ES functions that will increase organizational effectiveness. Perform a full range of supervisory / managerial duties and responsibilities over assigned staff, and evaluate work products for meeting Division goals and objectives. Monitor progress, evaluate effectiveness, and recommend program changes and modifications to specific goals and objectives. Lead policy reviews and identify areas requiring new or revised policy and/or guidance statements or handbooks.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: Selectees who have not previously completed a supervisory probationary period, will be required to serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period for this position.
• Notice of Financial Disclosure Report Requirement: This position is subject to a financial disclosure requirement and you will be required to complete either OGE Form 278e or OGE Form 450 as applicable within 30 days of your appointment
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 01/07/2025 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification [GS-15] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Qualifying experience may include: (1) overseeing the implementation of budget formulation or budget execution for a large national or multi-regional program; (2) creating and developing national and/or ranging initiatives to benefit wildlife species and their habitats; (3) implementing land acquisition or wildlife conservation financial and technical assistance programs; (4) participating in meetings with decision-makers from federal and state agencies, international governments and organizations, and non-governmental organizations to enhance the conservation and management of wildlife, plants, biological diversity, and ecosystems of mutual interest; (5) performing a full range of supervisory/managerial duties and responsibilities of a staff to evaluate work products for meeting goals and objectives. 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. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements. The Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA),P.L. 114-47, allows certain individuals who currently or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies (U.S. Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) to compete under merit promotion procedures. You MUST submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. Performance documentation can be obtained by contacting the supervisors for the positions you served in during your 24 months. If they did not complete performance appraisals ask them to provide a statement of performance for each period of service. The statement must specify the dates for each employment period and your level of performance (dates should match the dates on the SF-50s). Current appointees: Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND Must have performed at an acceptable level. Former appointees: Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; Must apply for position within 2 years after separation; Must have been separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND Must have performed at an acceptable level. Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority: Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC and received a certificate of non-competitive eligibility. Completed most recent Corps service, for which a certificate of non-competitive eligibility was issued, within the last 2 years. Appointment must be effected within the 2 year period.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Email: [email protected]