Department of the Interior
Geological Survey
Dakota Water Science Center and Southwest Region
Summary
What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position?
NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.
One position being filled in each of the following center: Dakota Water Science Center & Southwest Region
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Overview
Duties
As an Administrative Officer within the Dakota Water Science Center or Southwest Region, some of your specific duties will include:
- Serves as Business Manager for Cost Center, supervises administrative staff.
- Participates as full member of senior management team, coordinates with scientific staff on operational activities.
- Provides advice and guidance on all administrative operational areas.
- Evaluates and Recommends ways to improve policies and operational practices.
- Maintains effective working relationships and deal with stressful situations and changing priorities.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Key Requirements:
- Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
- Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
- Selectee may be subject to serving a one-year probationary period.
- More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.
- Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license & safe driving record.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following to qualify for the GS-12 level:
One year of specialized experience in or directly related to this position that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position.
Education
- Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations.
- Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements.
Additional information
Other Information:
- Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.
- Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals may compete for civil service jobs.
- USGS employees are subject to Title 43, USC Section 31(a).
- The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act.
- DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
- The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives.
- THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
How to Apply
--Applications (resume and application questions) for this vacancy must be received on-line via USAJOBS BEFORE midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement.
Agency contact information
Adria Wellman
Phone: 703-648-7445
Email: awellman@usgs.gov
Next steps
--If you are rated as one of the most highly qualified candidates, you will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
