ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST

Summary You will serve as an Administrative Specialist in the Public Works Directorate of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic. Responsibilities You will serve as the principle staff advisor, providing direct administrative support to the Public Works Officer/Deputy Public Works Officer (PWO/DPWO) for a variety of key administrative functions essential to efficient functioning of the PWD. You will perform recurring audits of administrative requirements and recommend personnel movements to achieve workload and workforce shaping goals. You will execute civilian personnel programs, including monetary and non-monetary performance and incentive awards, training, security clearances, and position management for the PWD. In conjunction with the HRO and business lines, you will develop and implement processes within the PWD to ensure timely, fair, and consistent application of merit staffing actions. You will oversee files management, incoming and outgoing mail and directives, messenger services, publications and printing for the PWD. You will manage Government Purchase Cards, Cell Phones, vehicles, equipment, office supplies, and other tools as well as copier accountability and maintenance and the minor property inventory for the PWD. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: 1) Applying an extensive knowledge of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Mid-Atlantic Division and its Area of Responsibility (AOR), the mission, as well as the programs and support functions assigned to the Public Works Department (PWD) to serve as a staff advisor and execution agent for all administrative programs within a PWD; 2) Developing, implementing, sustaining and overseeing innovative and practical administrative processes to enhance the efficient and effective PWD administration operations; 3) Formulating strategy for execution of civilian personnel programs, including monetary and non-monetary performance & incentive awards, training, security clearances, and position management for a PWD; 4) Managing the adequate, consistent and efficient coverage, across a matrixed line, for use of Government Purchase Cards, Cell Phones, vehicles, equipment, office supplies and other tools; and 5) Managing files, incoming and outgoing mail and directives, messenger services, publications and printing for a PWD. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: masters 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 A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Your percentage of the required education plus your percentage of the required experience must equal or exceed one hundred percent. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.