Administrative Officer

Applies expert knowledge of agency policies and processes along with host nation laws and regulations, to provide expert support and guidance covering a broad range of administrative functions and resolve complex and interconnected issues.

Analyzes and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative operations, policies, practices, procedures, and mechanisms in the context of improving delivery of these services.

Provides technical advice and assistance to the Management Section or any of the sub-sections ensuring coordination of effort in the accomplishment of the day-to-day operations at an overseas post.

Analyzes actions and develops plans and strategies for the internal and external integration of day-to-day and long-range projects that contribute to improving the effectiveness, and efficiency of the assignment.

Performs budget work related to the formulation, justification, and execution of the operating budget of post/domestic office assignments in concert with budget analysts ensuring services are appropriately funded.

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.

Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.

Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience advising senior executives on administrative issues, providing expert recommendations on policies, procedures, and solutions related to overseas missions.

Experience managing multiple administrative functional areas such as human resources, budgeting, procurement, and property management to ensure continuity and effectiveness of overseas operations.

Experience analyzing overseas administrative programs and operations to identify problems, assess effectiveness, and recommend improvements to processes, policies, or resource allocation.

Experience resolving complex administrative problems at overseas missions by applying comprehensive knowledge of administrative regulations, policies, and procedures. Experience serving abroad at a US Embassy and/or Consulate. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.

To be considered well-qualified, in addition to meeting minimum qualifications, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in some, but not all of the major aspects of the position.