Administrative Officer

Summary

This position is located the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (OCB) a broadcasting network of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). Incumbent reports directly to the Director and Deputy Director OCB and provides managerial direction and control over a multifunctional program to effectively manage OCB 's office services, procurement, budget and financial management, facilities, and property.

Duties

As an Administrative Officer, you will be responsible for duties to include, but are not limited to: Develops and promulgates OCB-wide policy and procedures for the various programs in support of OCB's goals and objectives, which include OCB financial management, administrative support services, procurement and contracting, travel, property management, and physical, personnel and information security. Serves as point of contact for external administrative reports; coordinates and prepares OCB's contribution for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Congressional reports, OCB's input to USAGM's annual report to Congress, and other reports as required. Through subordinate procurement and contracting personnel develop procurement requirements, government cost estimates, solicitations; and other procurement documents; purchases and procures facilities, equipment and services Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed and implements ways to eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to production, promote team building, or improve business practices. Supervisory Responsibilities Manages a team of Contracting Specialists, Program Analysts, and other administrative staff. Develops work plans, sets priorities, and prepares schedules. Conducts interviews for vacant positions and recommends appointments/promotions/reassignments. Provides guidance, identifies training needs, and improves productivity. Upholds Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and diversity objectives. Establishes performance standards and handles minor disciplinary matters. Addresses employee complaints and grievances as the supervisor. Qualifications

Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-13 or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and includes all of the following: Advising senior and executive level management on issues involving budget, resource allocation, and procurement. Demonstrating expertise with writing and presentation skills in preparing annual and other reporting submissions, responding to queries, and making presentations for senior managers and executives, related to contracting, procurement, budget, financial, security, human resource management, and equivalent administrative issues. Developing and implementing organization-wide policies, procedures, and guidance that support administrative and operational programs across multiple functional areas.

Education

Education is not required for this grade level. It cannot be used for qualification purposes. How You Will Be Evaluated

Once your application package has been received, a review of your qualifications will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements and competencies required for this position. Competencies: Administration and Management Contracting/Procurement Financial Management Interpersonal Skills Possession of competencies must be addressed in a resume and/or cover letter. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your qualifications. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. You will be placed in one of three rating categories: Qualified Category-Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position, a numeric rating below 79. Well Qualified Category-Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, a numeric rating of 80-89. Best Qualified Category-Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, a numeric rating of 90 and above. Application of Veterans' Preference: Category Rating does not add veterans' preference points, but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more will be placed at the top of the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher). Preference eligibles who do not have a service-connected disability of 10 percent or more will be assigned to the appropriate quality category based upon the job-related assessment and will be listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within the appropriate quality category. Fair Chance Act: Under the Fair Chance Act, agencies are not allowed to request information about an applicant's criminal history until a conditional offer of employment has been made, except as allowed for access to classified information; assignment to national security duties or positions; or recruitment of a Federal law enforcement officer. An applicant may submit a complaint or any other information related to an organization's alleged noncompliance with the Fair Chance Act. The complaint must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged noncompliance. To make a Fair Chance Act inquiry or complaint, send an email with the appropriate information to [email protected], subject line: Fair Chance Act. Other Information

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by closing date of the announcement to be considered. 1. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency. For Military Selective Service Act requirement information, please visit Selective Service 2. Your application to this vacancy announcement will only allow consideration for this announcement. We cannot electronically or manually move your application to corresponding announcements, if applicable. 3. Additional vacancies not reflected in the announcement that occur after the opening date of the vacancy announcement for position(s) identical (same grade, series and title) to the original vacancy may be filled from the selection certificate during the validity of the certificate. 4. Budgetary conditions may delay or otherwise affect filling this vacancy. However, all interested candidates should apply now.