Assistant Administrative Officer at Seattle

JOB SUMMARY:

TOUGH WORK. VITAL MISSION. Challenge yourself! You have the power to help combat drug trafficking. Be a part of DEA! Its tough work, but a vital mission. Whatever your background or expertise, your work at DEA will be tremendously rewarding because it will have a daily impact on national security and the quality of life of all Americans.

Do your career "Justice" by working with DOJ, which has been ranked in the Top 10 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government. Come and join the nations law enforcement agency, where our most important resource is our people. The Department leads the nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. Become a member of a team where you can achieve your career goals and apply your skills and talents to our important mission. All applicants for employment with DEA must possess and maintain the highest levels of character and conduct. DEA will evaluate applicants qualifications based on these qualities. Once a conditional offer is made, DEA will conduct a continuous evaluation of information, as it is obtained, to ensure that the prospective employees with DEA meet the agency-specific qualifications in the areas of character and conduct. To this end, the unfavorable decision in any of the areas that follow will be deemed as disqualifying: Drug Policy Requirements (as specified in this announcement), Credit History, Candor and Honesty, Work History, History with the Law, and other qualities that would detract from the integrity and efficiency of the DEA.
 
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) employees serving under a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and eligible displaced and surplus DOJ employees in the local commuting area may apply.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. Citizen
• DEA Employees ONLY
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.

DUTIES:Back to top

This position is located in the Seattle Division, Administrative Support Unit, Seattle, WA.

 

• Serves as the assistant to the Administrative Officer and staff, and is principle advisor on all administrative service functions assigned. 
• Plans for and monitors a wide range of liaison services to support human resources administrative activities for the division. 
• Provides financial and administrative program advice to management. 
• Manages vehicle fleet for division.
• Monitors and directs a wide range of administrative duties to support the procurement of supplies, property and services.
• Maintains records and preparation of reports. 
• Serves as representative on building maintenance and service contracts within the division.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

 

Grade GS-11:  Qualifying experience for the GS-11 level includes one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level performing such duties as providing in the areas of administration, procurement, personnel, vehicle, space and property management, and general office services;

 

OR

 

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: The experience requirements for the GS-11 level may be met by completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively high level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., if related;

 

OR

 

COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post high school education and specialized experience may be used to meet the total experience requirements.

 

Grade GS-12:  Qualifying experience for the GS-12 level includes one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level performing such duties as advising on administration, procurement, personnel, vehicle, space and property management, and general office service; providing financial and administrative program advice to managers by reviewing and analyzing acquisition, utilization, disposition, and accountability of resources consistent with program needs at all locations within the Divisions geographical area.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):  Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 
 
1. Skill in conducting detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes.
2. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, procedures and precedents which affect administrative operations.
3. Communication - Written.
4. Skill in applying analytical and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program.

 

Conditions of Employment:
PCS: Not Authorized
Relocation Expenses:Not Authorized
Overtime Work:  No
TDY Travel: No
Tour of Duty:Other
Fair Labor Standards Act:Exempt
Drug Testing Designated Position:Yes
Security Requirements:Top Secret Clearance

 

For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your official transcripts or an unofficial transcript of college courses which includes course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned.   See OPMs General Policies for information on crediting education.

 

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

 

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPMs web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. The questions are designed to capture the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. The score you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
 
Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process may be used to verify your stated level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
 
Click here to view vacancy questions: View Assessment Questions

Country: USA, State: Washington, City: Seattle, Company: Drug Enforcement Administration.