JOB SUMMARY: This position is located Regional Office, Northeast Region, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). This position serves as a key advisor to the Regional Director and other members of the Regional Directorate Team (RDT) on administrative and budgetary programs and policies, and serves as the liaison between the Region and the Joint Administrative Operations (JAO) leadership. This position is also open to the public under R5-24-12376793-RM-DE. You must apply to each announcement separately. MAJOR DUTIES: As an Administrative Officer your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Plans, directs, and coordinates all business and administrative management activities within the Region. Develops policies which govern the administration of the Region, resolves complex and controversial administrative issues, and assures accomplishment of the objectives and actions prescribed by higher authority. Investigates Regional complaints or responds to inquiries regarding waste, fraud, and abuse related to administrative or business operations and processes, made to Government Accountability Office, Inspector General, and other officials. Provides advice and guidance to Regional staff to ensure compliance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-123, the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, and the Departmental of the Interior Manual. Provides leadership and direction for the Region's budget and financial management operations and serves as the principal advisor to the Regional Director, Deputy Regional Director, and other Regional leaders on all financial management issues. Develops performance standards; monitors and evaluates performance; develops staff; maintains highstandards of excellence; selects persons for staff positions; hears and resolves grievances and complaints; administers discipline when needed to address misconduct; makes decisions on personnel matters; approves step increases and overtime; recommends awards; and ensures compliance with management programs. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.