Administrative Officer

Only experience and education obtained by 06/25/2026 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position, you must possess both the Minimum Qualifications. Minimum Qualification [GS-11] One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-09 in the Federal service. Experience may include 1) preparing budget estimates or justifications for an organization; 2) monitoring an organization's budget to ensure that obligations, expenditures, and requested allotments stay within approved funding limitations; 3) managing the acquisition of supplies, equipment, and services for an organization in accordance with regulations and local policies; 4) providing administrative support to an organization (e.g., procuring needed supplies or services, initiating human resource hiring actions, payroll administration, etc.); 5) conducting financial, management or program analyses and documenting findings, issues, and recommendations; 6) leading/directing or managing the work of a support staff on financial, budgetary or administrative topics.

NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient information in these areas to be found qualified. OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited college or university in a related field. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position; examples of qualifying fields include business administration, finance, law or similar.

NOTE: To qualify under this option you must submit transcripts (official or unofficial) to verify your education. OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement 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)