Director of Administration
Arlington, TX - USA
Job Summary
This position is located at the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) headquarters office in Arlington Virginia.
This position has two primary purposes: (1) to provide complex international policy analysis coordination and direction for business personnel building security and administrative management programs; and (2) to serve as an advisory staff consultant to ABMC Executive Directors on confidential sensitive policy and management issues.
- Supervise and manage staff by assigning work evaluating performance providing training and development opportunities and addressing personnel matters to ensure optimal workforce effectiveness.
- Interpret and apply federal human resources policies regulations and collective bargaining agreements in the administration of personnel actions and workforce management.
- Lead the formulation review and revision of agency policies procedures and guidelines in response to legislative changes executive directives and operational needs.
- Serve as the primary technical expert and advisor on program operations providing authoritative guidance to internal and external stakeholders and ensuring integration across organizational units.
- Directs the entire Personnel Security Program to include the determination of security policy and matters pertaining to sensitivity-level determinations.
- Plan direct and evaluate logistics operations including the receipt storage distribution and issuance of commodities equipment and supplies to support agency missions.
- Oversee facility-related projects including new construction renovations repairs and service contracts tracking project progress and ensuring quality and timely completion.
- Partners with the Chief of Human Resources and Administration to strategically develop ABMC administrative budget proposals and ensure rigorous oversight of financial spending.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Suitable for Federal employment as determined by appropriate background investigation.
- Males born aftermust be registered with Selective Service.
- May be required to successfully complete a one year probationary/trial period.
- Merit Promotion applicants must have completed three (3) months of service after a competitive appointment to be considered.
- Direct Deposit of pay is required.
- May be required to serve a one (1) year supervisory probationary period.
Time in Grade
Time-in-grade restrictions apply for all candidates considered under Merit Promotion (generally applicants who have held a Federal civilian appointment within the previous 52 weeks). These applicants must have 1 year time-in-grade at the next lower level or equivalent to qualify.
Specialized Experience: For the GS- 14 level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-13); or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: analyzing complex administrative program issues interpreting federal policies and regulations and recommending improvements to management; managing budget and financial activities by developing spending plans monitoring expenditures analyzing funding requirements and recommending resource allocations; overseeing personnel security program compliant with Homeland Security directives; coordinating administrative services across organizational units to resolve operational issues and ensure support functions meet program and mission requirements; overseeing and managing two or more essential management services (e.g. budget management analysis travel services space management procurement etc.) for an organization; advising senior level management on the application and interpretation of administrative policies procedures and operations; providing leadership guidance and advice to staff on matters related to a variety of administrative management functions; planning and development of financial operations such as budgeting and accounting of funds procurement requisitions etc. for an entire division organization work unit etc.
NOTE: To be considered for this position you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0341 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions specialized experience and/or education as defined below.
Educational substitution is not allowed for this series/grade level (Please do not upload transcripts as they will not be reviewed)
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Required Experience:
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