Skip to main content

This job has expired

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Washington D.C.
Closing date
Apr 26, 2019
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No


KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Help
  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Background Investigation Required
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.

    This is a Public Trust Position. Employment in this position requires a background investigation. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed or undisclosed background issues, the tentative employment offer may be withdrawn.

    If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Please see http://www.sss.gov for more information.

    Selectees will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to appointment and the appropriate background investigation forms to determine suitability for Federal employment.  False statements or responses on these forms can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.

    Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the I-9 Form. We will compare employment eligibility verification from information provided on the I-9 Form to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  The system confirms employee’s identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
      
    You are applying under Delegated Examining and if selected under this authority, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period, even if you are a transfer from another federal agency. 

    Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

    Applicants must meet the qualifications for this position within thirty (30) days of the closing date of this announcement.

    Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

    GS-9: 1) ability to exercise judgment when handling confidential sensitive information associated with audits and investigations AND 2) experience in reviewing publications (SOPs, policies, audits, reviews) for accuracy, grammar, and conformance with established guidelines, requirements and regulations.

    GS-11: 1) ability to exercise judgment when handling confidential sensitive information associated with audits and investigations; 2) ability to develop written methods and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for administrative support functions or program operations; AND 3) experience in managing, drafting, and editing publications (SOPs, policies, plans, audits, forms, etc.) to ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines, policies, and grammar.

    Evidence of the above specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held.  Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

    GS-9: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D., if related or 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-7.

    GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related or 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-9.

    If you are qualifying based on education, you MUST provide transcripts.  Unless otherwise stated unofficial transcripts are acceptable.  All materials must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement.

    All education claimed by applicants will be verified.

    CPSC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in this vacancy announcement.

    Payment of relocation expenses is NOT authorized.

    All the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application, by checking reference and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work.
    Additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.

    Read more

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    After the vacancy closes, we will review your application package to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your responses to the questionnaire, resume and supporting documentation will then be reviewed.  You will be placed in one of the three pre-defined categories. Your responses to the questionnaire will serve as the basis for your initial rating in one of three pre-defined categories: "best", "better", and "good". Within each category, those eligible through veterans preference will be listed at the top of the category. Your resume must support your answers to the questionnaire, or your category may be changed. The candidates in the highest category will be certified for referral to the selecting official and may be invited to an interview.


    To preview questions please click here.

    Read more Security clearance Not Required

    Drug test required No


    Get job alerts

    Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

    Create alert