Duties

The position is located within the OASAM Civil Rights Center(CRC). This position performs a wide variety of duties relating to the management and delivery of administrative services for the agency including budgetary and financial execution, space and IT management, procurement, training, and operational support services. Major duties for this position include but are not limited to: Monitor the effectiveness of administrative functions in terms of mission accomplishment and application of quality and quantity standards. Analyze functional requirements to integrate long-term human capital, administrative systems, functional capabilities, and processes. Initiate transfer of funds and provide periodic review and analysis to ensure completion of mission requirements. Develop, manage, and track spending plans for travel, training, supplies, and other expenditures related to personnel. Oversee and lead special projects and studies. Develop solutions or alternatives to issues or problems and recommend courses of action. Monitor the day-to-day administration of the contracts. Execute receipt and acceptance documents, and review and approve invoices. Maintain a complete file for each contract (e.g., reports, approvals, certifications, telephone/email records, memorandums of record, and/or correspondence) to facilitate contract review, evaluation, and closeout. Coordinate, communicate, and ensure cooperation among the contractor, CO, and associated government personnel, to anticipate and resolve difficulties, and ensure satisfactory completion of the contract. Maintain relationship with the contractor in the interest of procurement integrity as well as sound contract management. Work with clients and customers to assess needs, provide information or assistance, resolve problems, and to satisfy expectations. Utilize the micro-purchase program to procure goods and services.

Qualifications

You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for Administrative Specialist, as described below. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. For this position, the next lowest grade is the GS-13. Qualifying specialized experience for this position includes all the following: Experience developing and overseeing the implementation of strategic plans, budgets, and project schedules for program operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, efficient resource allocation, and timely completion of key initiatives. Experience analyzing program operations and performance data to identify areas for improvement, and provide actionable recommendations that enhance efficiency, strengthen processes, and improve overall program effectiveness. Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and/or other scheduling and data management tools to track program activities, analyze information, and apply technology-driven solutions to streamline workflows and improve system performance.

Other Information

The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION This position is at the full performance level. This position is inside the bargaining unit and included in the Local 12, AFGE bargaining unit. This position is subject to the confidential financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Therefore, if selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest(s) and your prospective position with DOL. This information will be required annually. The incumbent is required to be certified in the contracting career field as defined in the Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting (FAC-COR). FAC-COR Level I, II, and III certification must be completed and maintained within established guidelines. The incumbent may be removed from the position if certification requirements are not met and/or maintained. For more information, click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy. Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy. The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions. All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.