Administrative Officer

Quick Facts

• Role: Administrative Officer (Chief of the Administrative Division; administrative advisor)
• Level: GS-13

Description

Serves as the Chief of the Administrative Division and administrative advisor to the U.S. Attorney, planning and managing resources for the United States Attorney’s Office. Oversees a comprehensive administrative support program across budget, HR, IT, acquisitions, purchasing, internal controls, and office operations. Acts as the district’s primary financial manager for budget formulation, execution, and personnel program management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage administrative support services (budget, administration, personnel, space management, purchasing, IT management, internal controls, mail/records, acquisitions, communications, and supplies)
• Supervise administrative, technical, and clerical staff; set goals and priorities
• Develop short- and long-range plans to ensure efficient, effective operations aligned to mission requirements
• Manage district budget administration with significant autonomy; formulate and execute budgets in coordination with EOUSA
• Develop and administer a comprehensive personnel program with final authority for personnel planning and management
• Provide management services and office support functions (printing, publications, automation, furniture/equipment selection, property management, supplies)
• Oversee purchasing to ensure compliance with delegated authority and applicable policies and procedures
• Manage the district IT program to ensure employees have required hardware and software
• Forecast and analyze space needs; plan office layouts, renovations, repairs, and personnel relocation

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or U.S. National
• Satisfactory pre-employment adjudication (fingerprint, credit, tax checks, and drug testing) and favorable background investigation adjudication for continued employment
• Selective Service registration (if applicable)
• May be required to complete a 1-year probationary period (including supervisory/managerial probation unless previously completed)
• Meet qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days after the closing date and before placement
• GS-13 eligibility: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in federal service
• Specialized experience must include advisory services to senior management and leading/overseeing a program or team in one or more of: Budget, Human Resources (HR), Information Technology (IT), Acquisitions/Contracting

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, telework, life insurance, health benefits, and Federal Employees Retirement System participation
• Relocation expenses are not authorized; a recruitment or relocation incentive may be considered based on qualifications