Summary This position is a Business Team Lead /Administrative Officer, GS- 0341-11/12 working within the Southeast Region for the R4-Regional Chief-National Wildlife Refuge System. Responsibilities Duty location is negotiable within the Southeast Region (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, PR, VI). If selected, you may be placed at a regional or field office, current duty station, other DOI-owned or -leased worksite, or remote duty location at management discretion. Questions regarding placement should be reserved for the interview process. As a Business Team Lead/Administrative Officer, you will be responsible as the primary point of contact for coordination, communication and liaison with Regional and Field Station Managers related to Budget/Finance, Human Resources, and Travel/Payroll programs regarding information, policies/practices and activities. Your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Provides advice and counsel on a range of administrative and operational management support issues (human resources and material needs, travel, payroll, procurement, human resources availability, administrative support matters, etc.), policies, programs, objectives, and plans. Guides, leads, and provides oversight, additional coverage, and new employee training for the Program Support Specialists (GS-0301-9), Payroll/Travel Specialists (GS-0303-7), and Generalists (GS-0303-05), spanning 11 business teams across 10 states and the US. Territories in the Caribbean. Provides substantive input and analysis for management decisions by articulating administrative management requirements. Coordinates changes in administrative procedures policies and ensures consistency among administrative staff in the field. Develops training and instructional material as it relates to policies and/or procedures. Develops standard operating procedures as necessary for both Regional Office and Field station staffs, related to various administrative procedures and processes, i.e., travel, payroll, procurement, etc. Coordinates changes in administrative procedures policies and ensures consistency among administrative staff in the field. Develops training and instructional material as it relates to policies and/or procedures. Develops standard operating procedures as necessary for both Regional Office and Field station staffs, related to various administrative procedures and processes, i.e., travel, payroll, procurement, etc. Assists management in promoting an understanding on the part of the employees trained, of the organizational mission, objectives, policies, and practices. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Only experience and education obtained by 10/28/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position, you must possess the Minimum Qualifications for the grade level: Minimum Qualification GS-11 One (1) full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in Federal service. Specialized experience may include: serving as point of coordination, communication and liaison for an organization regarding a variety of administrative areas such as budget and finance, human resources, procurement, travel, and office support functions; formulating and executing annual operating budgets for an organization; monitoring an organization's budget to ensure that obligations, expenditures, and requested allotments stay within approved funding limitations; and conducting financial, management or program analyses and documenting findings, issues, and recommendations. OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or completion of 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in a related field, such as business administration, public administration, industrial management, or accounting. OR A combination of experience and education as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement Minimum Qualification [GS-12] One (1) full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience may include: coordinating all business and administrative management activities (e.g., program operations, budget and finance, human resources, program management, procurement, travel, and office support functions) for an organization; overseeing budget and financial management operations for an organization and serves as a principal advisor to management on all financial management issues; supervising a multifaceted team of technical, analytical, and administrative support personnel to provide financial management and business support activities; and applying a variety of complex laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines sufficient to plan, develop and implement all aspects of an administrative program. Experience 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements Education PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts. PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. 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. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov) Additional Information PCS INFORMATION: -Yes, entitlements for payment of basic moving expenses, as required and to the extent allowed by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) 302-3.101, are authorized for eligible applicants changing duty station when the change meets the distance tests as provided in FTR 302-1.1 and 302-2.6. All moving expenses are taxable. -In addition, relocation discretionary entitlements May be authorized for this position excluding contractor-provided home sale. Telework: This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/" Reasonable Accommodation: The USFWS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please visit USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process. The Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA),P.L. 114-47, allows certain individuals who currently or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies to compete under merit promotion procedures. Note: You must submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. Performance documentation can be obtained by contacting the supervisors for the positions you served in during your 24 months. If they did not complete performance appraisals ask them to provide a statement of performance for each period of service. The statement must specify the dates for each employment period and your level of performance (dates should match the dates on the SF-50s). Current appointees: Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND Must have performed at an acceptable level. Former appointees: Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; Must apply for position within 2 years after separation; Must have been separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND Must have performed at an acceptable level.