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Supervisory Administrative Officer

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Job overview

The National Institutes of Health is recruiting Supervisory Administrative Officers to lead administrative and management services supporting research operations. The role oversees staff and day-to-day operations, including workforce, budget, timekeeping, and program planning, and advises scientific and administrative leaders. The announcement requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Administrative ManagementWorkforce PlanningAdministrative ProceduresPolicy RecommendationProcess EvaluationOrganizational Analysis

Qualifications

One Year GS-13 Equivalent Experience

Full job description

Summary This announcement may fill vacancies across NIH institutes. All interested candidates should apply. NIA is recruiting for one position in Baltimore, MD: -Intramural Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Intramural Administrative Office NIAMS is recruiting for two positions in Montgomery County, MD: - Extramural Program Branch Chief, Office of Administrative Management, Office of the Director - Intramural Program Deputy Branch Chief, Administrative Management Branch, Intramural Research Program Responsibilities Plan, organize, and manage a comprehensive program of administrative and management services in support of operations of the IRP, through the leadership and management of a subordinate staff. Perform program planning and timekeeping, human resources management, budget and the day-to-day administration that supports the diverse scientific areas of research within the IRP. Provide oversight and direction of day-to-day operations; monitor the ongoing work activities and the status of work products; resolve unusual problems that are referred by the staff for assistance. Provide oversight and direction of day-to-day operations. Monitor the ongoing work activities and the status of work products. Resolve unusual problems that are referred by the staff for assistance. Plan and assign work and evaluates performance; review and approve developmental and training plans; recommend or approve awards or bonuses; recommend or approve within grade increases, overtime, and travel. Serve as an advisor to the Scientific Director, Executive Officer, and Laboratory/Branch Chiefs on a wide range of administrative management areas to include human resource management; Full-time equivalent (FTE) management; implementation and evaluation of new initiatives. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify for the Supervisory Administrative Officer, GS-0341-14 position, you must have the following qualification requirements. Specialized Experience: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: (1) advising leadership on the workforce structure of organizations and program requirements; (2) recommending administrative procedures and policies. (i.e., training, budget, contractor policies and procedures, equipment, and logistics) to support organization's mission; (3) evaluating processes to ensure workforce operations are effectively managed; and (4) analyzing organizational priorities to support administrative operations. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13092786 Education Additional Information This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave. Visit Help Applying for helpful information on the application process. Military Spouses selected from this announcement will remain in their current duty location (i.e., the official duty station of the military service member. If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Reasonable Accommodation Information. Veterans' Preference only applies to Schedule A (disability appointment), HHS Reemployment Priority List (RPL) Eligibles, HHS Priority Reemployment List (PRL) Eligibles, and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable).

How this job compares

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Pay
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  • US median$120–203K/yr9,118 salary ranges
  • US median$45–58/hr403 hourly ranges
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Program Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 9,738 postings).
Education
4,821 of the 11,611 open Program Manager jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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