USAJOBS · 3 days ago
Supervisory Administrative Officer
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$144K/yr - $187K/yr
1+ years expThe Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, is seeking a Supervisory Administrative Officer in Washington, DC. This role involves directing, implementing, coordinating, and overseeing the Business Enterprise Services Team while ensuring compliance with policies and managing administrative functions such as budget oversight and personnel management.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Directing, implementing, coordinating, and overseeing the Business Enterprise Services Team (BEST), a crucial component of the department-wide mission and administrative program within the Executive Secretariat
Cultivating and maintaining strong working relationships that are critical to the overall success of the organization and expertly managing a diverse portfolio of special projects
Providing direct supervision to employees, offering guidance and direction to maintain the smooth operation of daily office activities, including adjusting work assignments, optimizing workflows, and balancing workloads as needed to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
Directing the collection, review, and evaluation of OAct's future fiscal year budget requirements, including overseeing the review of program requests and advising management on appropriate adjustments to budget plans
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service
Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English
You may be required to pass a background investigation
CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures
Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process
Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 01/26/2026
Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Coordinating and implementing complex administrative programs or significant administrative functions, including performing technical analyses on program goals, objectives, effectiveness, and resource utilization; Managing a diverse portfolio of complex administrative projects, tracking action items, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure timely completion of deliverables, often under significant deadline pressure; Advising management and staff on a wide range of administrative matters, including optimizing workflows, balancing workloads, and ensuring the smooth operation of daily office activities within an organizational unit; Evaluating and reviewing fiscal year budget requirements for an office or program, including advising management on appropriate adjustments to budget plans and contributing to the representation of financial needs; Leading projects, work groups, or initiatives; developing programs, procedures, or standards; collaborating with leadership; and coaching or mentoring colleagues to achieve organizational goals
Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible
Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity
Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years
Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment
Leadership Training: All newly appointed first-time CBP Supervisors are required to complete mandatory training. The training will be scheduled by the Office of Training and Development within the first 90 days of appointment. The duration of the training will include 3 weeks of in residence training in Harpers Ferry, WV. Note: This training may be waived if previously completed
Supervisory Probationary Period: You may be required to serve an 18 month probationary period upon appointment
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
Retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Personal leave days
Paid federal holidays
Flexible work schedules
Tuition reimbursement
Transportation subsidies
Uniform allowance
Health and wellness programs
Fitness centers
DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities
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