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This position is in the Department of the Chief Operating Officer, Office of Facilities and Support Services (OFSS), in Washington D.C. The OFSS mission is to provide services to optimize our workforce's capacity to deliver on AmeriCorps' mission. In support of the OFSS mission, the Support Services Specialist provides support and services in the areas of budget, contracts, mail, supplies, records management, the Continuity of Operations Plan property, facilities management, and conferences.
Learn more about this agency11/14/2024 to 11/27/2024
$55,928 - $59,946 per year
NY 2
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
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AC-24-23154-12606411
819147600
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.
US Citizens and Status Candidates
Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative within Office of Facilities and Support Services (OFSS) for contract awards and Inter-Agency Agreements (IAA). Conducts market research, prepares documentation for new solicitations, and independent government cost estimates. Finalizes orders and prepares justifications for supply and services requirements, as needed.
Reviews and approves invoices for contracts and IAA's for accuracy and acceptance. A Level II Contracting Officer Representative Certification is required. Serves as Purchase Card Holder for supply and service requirement procurements within OFSS. Conducts and tracks market research, manages and reconciles expenses, and appropriately tracks deliverables and expenditures within budget requirements.
Supports and carries out annual and multi-year budgeting requirements associated with major programs within OFSS. Tracks budget-related data, projected and completed staff travel, staff training, supplies and other costs pertaining to those projects. Coordinates with the assigned budget analyst on budget reviews, funding reallocation, and other financial management transactions.
Advises on emerging budget needs and supports the process for requesting and securing additional funding. Supports financial statement and Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) audit requirements that are to be provided by the agency.
Serves as a point of contact for assuring general administrative supply requirements are met. Maintains and archives program and administrative files, orders supplies, publications, and equipment, reconciles credit card statements, and maintains equipment. Provides onsite customer service while working at the headquarters building, including the support and backup of mail management, delivery acceptance, guest badge assignment, and other OFSS onsite duties.
Provides administrative support for the agency's continuity of operations plan and related activities as needed. Manages agency branded materials. Oversees and tracks inventories, coordinates the pickup and delivery of branded items as needed. Provides direct support to general inquiries from field personnel.
Education may be substituted for Specialized Experience at this grade level.
Education:
GS-07 EDUCATION: You must have at least one (1) academic year of graduate education in a major field of study --public administration, business administration, industrial engineering, industrial management, or other administrative or management fields related to the position to be filled.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional Selections: Additional selections may be made from this announcement or for similar positions across AmeriCorps. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at AmeriCorps.
Military Selective Service Act: If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
Veteran's Preference: If you are claiming 5-point or 10-point veteran's preference, you must submit documentation described below in "Required Documents."
Special Employment Consideration: Persons with disabilities, disabled veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the Armed Forces, VISTA volunteers, some Peace Corps employees and returning Peace Corps volunteers are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for noncompetitive appointment. If you are eligible and would like to be considered for one of these noncompetitive appointments, applicable documentation that supports your eligibility must be submitted with your application package.
Ethics Requirement: Our Agency is committed to the highest ethical standards and, as an employee you will be covered by the criminal conflict of interest statutes (18 U.S.C. 201-209) and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (5 C.F.R. part 2635). Additionally, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) or Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e) within 30 days of your appointment date and on an annual basis thereafter.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated first for the basic qualifications described above. The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire, which is available to preview here https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12606411, along with submitting the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 11/27/2024.
Once the occupational questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful, however, you must also include a resume and any other documents that are applicable to you under the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy announcement. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your status via email. Please be aware that emails could reside in your "junk," "bulk," or "spam" mail folder, depending on your filters. You will be notified of the final outcome.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/819147600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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We are AmeriCorps, the federal agency that helps millions of Americans improve the lives of others through national service and volunteerism. Each year, we invest in thousands of nonprofit, tribal, faith and community-based organizations to help them make a difference in their communities. Through service, we empower people to help communities address pressing issues and build bridges that span across the country. As an Employer of National Service, AmeriCorps knows the value of serving others, and seeks out like-minded professionals to join our team. Prior service members are encouraged to apply.
A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from one other is integral to AmeriCorps success. We actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to consider AmeriCorps for the next step in your career.
