Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Summary This position is in the Office of Civil Rights (TCR) within the Federal Transit Administration. As an Administrative Officer, you will serve as the Cost Center Manager for TCR, manage and execute personnel and administrative actions in an accurate and timely manner, and provide administrative support for the office. You will report to the TCR Deputy Associate Administrator. Responsibilities As an Administrative Officer, you will Provide direct administrative support to the TCR leadership and management team. Maintain, track, and reconcile annual budgets; report on actual and planned expenses; ensure obligations remain within established budgets; and maintain complete and accurate financial records. Manage personnel programs and ensure personnel-related actions are completed properly, accurately, and in a timely manner. Review, prepare, and submit of travel authorizations and vouchers in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations. Serve as a technical expert and provide guidance and training to TCR employees on cost center management procedures, procurements, internal controls, financial management, agency financial systems, as well as administrative procedures and processes which affect the office. The ideal candidate has expertise in various administrative functions including cost center management, oversight of office personnel programs, office services management, and procuring supplies and services. The candidate thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and complex work environment and possesses excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrates efficient time management, and has highly developed inter-personal skills. NOTE: If selected to interview for this position, candidates will participate in a structured interview process and may be given a topic to use to draft a writing sample. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration. You must meet specialized experience to qualify. Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position may be eligible for occasional and/or regularly scheduled telework. The number of telework days approved will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency’s telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position. TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements. To qualify for the Grade 12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience managing a corporate cost center including developing, managing, tracking, and reporting on budgets and maintaining accurate financial records. Experience coordinating and executing administrative personnel and payroll actions. Experience developing and improving administrative programs or processes. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Budget Administration - Knowledge of the fundamentals of federal budget formulation, management, expenditure, tracking, and reporting Office Administration- Knowledge of policies, procedures, and practices to support the efficient management of an office Communication and Customer Service – Ability to develop and foster collaborative partnerships and communicate complex, technical information in a clear, concise, and understandable manner. For all types of consideration, 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. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education Additional Information The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations 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 Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.