Administrative Officer

Administrative Officer

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Knoxville, Tennessee

Salary Range: $105383 - $137000 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located in the The Eastern District of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. The selectee of this position serves as a Administrative Officer. You will be responsible for implementing and directing District administrative programs in support of the mission of the United States Marshals Service.

Major Duties:

• As a Administrative Officer at the GS-0341-13 level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Planning the work to be accomplished by subordinates, establish priorities, assign work, evaluate work performance; and provide advice, counsel, and guidance to subordinates. Advising District management on all financial and administrative policies and procedures. Applying a wide range of statistical and quantitative analytical methodologies in developing short and long-range district budgets based on fiscal allocations from the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Overseeing the Property Management program for district office to include the district vehicle fleet. Facilitating all district personnel related functions to include coordination for Human Resources activities within the district with the Human Resources Division (HRD).

Qualifications: GS-13 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted). You may qualify at the GS-0341-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: Specialized Experience: At least one year (12 months) of full-time specialized experience at or equivalent to the grade GS-12 in the Federal Service performing duties which include the following: Reviewing policies and procedures to recommend improvements to administrative operation's effectiveness and efficiency; Providing advice related to personnel functions such as hiring, employee performance, and/or training; Monitoring procurement of operational and administrative supplies and contracts; and Analyzing budgetary information to ensure accurate status of obligations, accruals, and/or paid transactions. Subject Matter Expert - Qualification Assessment (SME-QA) Note: Subject matter experts will evaluate the first two pages of your resume. Possession of the following competencies: Financial Management :Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for program areas; plans, administers, and monitors expenditures to ensure cost- effective support of programs and policies; assesses financial condition of an organization. Administration and Management: Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production. Contracting/Procurement: Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques or requirements (for example, Federal Acquisitions Regulations) for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration. Managing Human Resources: Plans, distributes, coordinates, and monitors work assignments of others; evaluates work performance and provides feedback toothers on their performance; ensures that staff are appropriately selected, utilized, and developed, and that they are treated in a fair and equitable manner. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE CANNOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. 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.

How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Click the following link to preview the application https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12805152

Application Deadline: 2025-11-18