Supervisory Administrative Officer

Full Job Description

View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Human Capital, Business Management Unit, in Washington, District of Columbia. This is a non-bargaining unit position.

You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the federal service, performing duties such as: Directing/managing/overseeing staff and resources that support the planning, management and execution of business management functions, including budget, procurement, and/or executive correspondence; Independently administering business management functions (i.e.

budget formulation and execution, contracting and procurement, human capital management, support and administrative services, records management, property management, facilities management, etc.); Working cross-functionally with senior staff and leadership to create and implement operational (i.e.

human resources, budgetary, procurement) policies and procedures for an organization; and Condense complex subjects into concise, accurate, and convincing briefing materials for senior leaders.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.

If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707.

Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission.

If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs.

To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment.

In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act.

Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the POC listed below. Major Duties:

The incumbent must be a customer service professional who can work in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Things happen quickly and continuously in this position and the incumbent will find the need to move from one task to another without much time in between or juggling multiple duties at the same time.

The primary purpose of this position is to manage the Business Management Unit within the Office of Human Capital (OHC) Headquarters (HQ), reporting directly to the Chief of Staff.

As a Supervisory Administrative Officer, at the full performance level, you will perform the following duties: Manage the Office of Human Capital's (OHC) budget functions by analyzing budget formulation and execution, including reports on commitments, obligations, expenditures, and receipts in relation to approved programs and available funds, and oversee the preparation of financial reports in accordance with management needs and requirements of laws, regulations, and established policies; Manage the Office of Human Capital's procurement functions by providing guidance on complex contracting matters, and reviewing, editing, and approving specifications and work statements by contracting specialists; Serve as a senior advisor to ICE management, responsible for providing accurate and timely counsel in all areas under the Business Management Unit.

Review reports submitted by subordinates to determine validity of recommendations and conclusions, advise the Chief of Staff on prioritization of resources to determine the highest impact for OHC, develop and recommend changes in program objectives, operations, and resource utilization to enhance accomplishment of goals and objectives; and Exercise sophisticated professional judgment to manage multiple complex tasks at a time with little to no oversight, while ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and completeness in line with OHC standards.

Gather and analyze information, identify and address problems or issues, and make informed decisions or recommendations.