Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Summary This position is located in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Office of Research and Registration (MC-R). The position serves as the subject matter expert and the executive point of contact and advisor to the Associate Administrator, Research and Registration on administrative functions and management support issues relative to the administration and operational requirements that are essential to the direction and operation of the Office. Responsibilities The Administrative Officer: Manages the administrative support activity for the Office of Research and Registration (MC-R). Develops, initiates, and implements administrative policies and procedures for the assigned areas of responsibility. Directs and/or manages all executive administrative activities for MC-R. Provides guidance and advice to MC-R staff and support personnel on a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of complex management processes and systems. The ideal candidate is an accomplished Administrative Officer who is able to lead and accomplish work through others and develop ways to improve production and/or increase the quality of work. The ideal candidate is well-versed in administrative management principles, human resources processes, agency-level budget experience, and has excellent communication and customer service skills. The ideal candidate will provide advice and leadership on best practices that must be integrated and accepted by other management and divisions in the Offices of Research and Registration. We are seeking an innovative individual with a commitment to open collaboration and teamwork. Come join us and make a difference! 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. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The Ethics in Government Act of 1978 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter. 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). 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 qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. 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 using administrative concepts, principles, and practices to perform studies designed to evaluate procedures/processes. Experience serving as a point of contact for all human resource actions within an organization, or as an action officer between a Program Office and the organizational Human Resources Office. Experience performing or assisting in budgetary functions and duties associated with the budget implementation process, including monitoring use and rate of expenditure of budget items. To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: Experience serving as the primary point of contact for all human resource actions within an organization, or as the primary action officer between a Program Office and the organizational Human Resources Office. Experience performing budgetary functions and duties associated with the budget implementation process, including monitoring use and rate of expenditure of budget items. Experience serving as the primary purchase card holder for an Office. 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 principles and practices of budget administration and analysis; including preparing, justifying, reporting on, and executing the budget; and the relationships among program, budget, accounting, and reporting systems. Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of hiring, classification, benefits, labor relations, negotiation, and Federal, state, and local employment regulations. Administration and Management - Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. 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.