administrative officer

This position is in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). The OCFO is responsible for providing expertise on budget formulation, execution and performance; communicating FSIS policy on financial management and accounting operations, systems and plans; and for integrating and executing technical leadership through strategic planning.

Duties

• Supports oversight of building security systems and access control; coordinates emergency plans, continuity materials, and calling-tree updates.
• Serves as a liaison between OCFO leadership, GSA, and the building lessor to address maintenance, cleaning, and facility-related concerns connected to lease oversight and COR responsibilities.
• Supports oversight of the NFSC building security system and access controls while coordinating with OSSP, SIPRS, Federal Protective Service, and other stakeholders to resolve security-related issues.
• Researches, compiles, and documents financial data; maintains expenditure information across USDA financial systems.
• Reviews and analyzes obligations and expenditures to evaluate funding adequacy and identify adjustments to prevent under- or over-obligation.
• Assists with staffing needs, personnel actions, FTE tracking, developing position descriptions and performance plans, and advising managers on HR processes.
• Helps assess administrative functions, identify issues, propose improvements, and provide recommendations on forms, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
• Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• False statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
• If you are selected, you may need to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) prior to being appointed to determine suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.