ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Office of the Executive Director (EX), Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA) and Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA), U.S.

Department of State and is assigned to the Domestic Services Division (NEA-SCA/EX/DSD). The incumbent will serve as the Chief of the NEA-SCA/EX Domestic Support Division.

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.

In addition, applicant's experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities: Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others; Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances; Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress; Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; and Capacity to "see the job through." Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 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 managing administrative or similar operations for a senior executive or bureau-level office or equivalent, including overseeing office budgets, coordinating human resources activities, and ensuring effective delivery of administrative support or other services.

Experience leading and supervising staff by assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance and performance feedback, and ensuring completion of organizational priorities and mission requirements.

Experience managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing organizational needs, operational demands, and time-sensitive situations while maintaining effective program or office operations.

Experience leading and supervising staff by assigning and reviewing work, addressing workplace challenges, and promoting a collaborative environment that encourages open communication, teamwork and accountability.

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-15 position. Major Duties:

• Plans, coordinates, and oversees the administrative services program for the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs and the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs.
• Exercises the full range of supervisory and managerial authorities and responsibilities required to accomplish the functions assigned to the Division.
• Oversees the management of employee performance, serving as rating official for subordinate supervisors and reviewing official for non -supervisory employees.
• Directs and oversees the acquisition of professional and technical management support services to NEA- SCA and other tenants worldwide.
• Manages the delivery of high quality, cost-effective services and products that meet customer requirements on time and within approved budgets.