Administrative Officer

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide a wide range of administrative services advice and counsel for the Pennsylvania Ecological Services Field Office.
• Develop and prepare budget estimates and justifications for current-year budget-year and out-year budget planning.
• Monitor and track obligations and expenditures throughout the budget execution phase.
• Provide guidance and assistance in preparing routine and recurring cooperative agreements inter-/intra-agency agreements and reimbursable agreements.
• Advise and assist in determining needs and acquiring equipment supplies materials and repair services on the basis of necessity and availability of funds.
• Ensure that the acquisition use and control of federally-owned personal property conforms to established Departmental Service Regional and Field Office property management policies and procedures.
• Provide advice and guidance to supervisors and employees on regulations policies and procedures related to human resources management (e.g. ensures timely processing in personnel matters of promotion step increases incentive awards health benefits payroll leave balances TSP retirement information awards and career development opportunities).
• Ensures travel arrangements for program staff and cooperators are made in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations Department and Service policy.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit are required to complete training obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Requirements Continued

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/30/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

1. Specialized Experience Requirement: Possess one (1) year of specialized experience comparable to the GS-7 level or higher in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience includes:1) Perform budget preparation analysis and execution duties (e.g. estimates projections financial tracking monitoring reconciling and reporting); 2) Identify funding problems deficiencies or imbalances and provide solutions; 3) Purchase supplies or equipment and ensure that all expenses are obligated properly:4) Provide guidance for human resources and administrative issues (e.g. personnel actions time and attendance travel etc.). NOTE: Your resume must include sufficient detail (e.g. complete begin/end dates work schedule duties performed etc.) for each time frame for consideration. OR
2. Education: Possess a masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. NOTE: Transcripts required. OR
3. Combination of education and experience: Possess an equivalent combination of specialized experience and directly related graduate level education as described in 1 and 2 above that when computed as percentages of their respective requirements equals at least 100% when combined. Only graduate education beyond the first year is creditable to meet this standard. NOTE: Transcripts required and your resume must contain sufficient information e.g. complete begin/end dates hours worked per week duties performed etc. for each period of work for consideration to meet this standard.

Volunteer 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.