Summary
This position is located in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy (OASP), which provides advice and assistance to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Department on matters of policy development, evaluation, regulations, and legislation that will improve the lives of workers, retirees, and their families.
Duties
The primary duties and responsibilities as the Administrative Officer include but are not limited to: -Lead in the planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of OASP administrative functions. Supervises assigned OASP staff. -Coordinate training and assists in the preparation of performance standards and evaluations of support staff. -Provide final quality-control of documentation generated for or disseminated by OASP. -Prepare relevant briefing memos, letters, background papers, and reports for the Assistant Secretary, etc. -Represent OASP at meetings regarding human resources, technical, budget, performance management, and other administrative support, issues and activities. -Apply a high level of expertise in technical writing and editing skills to provide quick reaction analyses and professional writing.
Education
At this grade level there is no education substitute for specialized experience.
How you will be evaluated
Your evaluation will be based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined in this vacancy announcement, as demonstrated through your resume and supporting documentation. You may preview application questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13039162 SME Resume Panel Review Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review your resume to assess your technical qualifications based on the competencies listed below. Applicants who meet the required qualifications will advance to the next stage of the hiring process. For each below competency, SME(s) will provide a rating of 0-Not Applicable, 1-Awareness, 2-Basic, 3-Intermediate, 4-Advanced, or 5-Expert based on the content of your resume. Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies: Administration and Management Leadership Oral Communication Program Management Written Communication The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, and volunteer, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.). INFORMATION FOR CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. CTAP eligible(s) will be considered well-qualified if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.