Summary The Bureau of Labor Statistics measures labor market activity, working conditions, price changes, and productivity in the U.S. economy to support public and private decision making. This position is with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Field Operations, Atlanta Regional Office. This position is outside the bargaining unit. Responsibilities This position serves as the primary contact for administrative matters in the Atlanta Regional Office and is responsible for the full range of administrative functions. Duties include but are not limited to: Participates in management planning, policy-making and decision-making meetings regarding the budget, human resources (HR), program goals, personnel, procurement and administrative operations and maintains meeting notes. Works closely with the Regional Commissioner and the management team to identify administrative priorities, needs or problems and to rectify the situations, plan administrative studies, or develop proposals. Advises and assists management officials on such matters as future staffing needs, and recruitment and placement methods. Coordinates HR activities within the region and within authorities and guidelines delegated to the Regional Commissioner. Oversees the records and property management functions. Provides authoritative advice and administers the activities relating to financial management through direct authority to access and provide input to the BLS and DOL Management Information Systems and subsidiary records. May provide technical guidance and oversight to one or two lower-graded employees, such as the Administrative Specialist. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For the GS-11 level: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-09, in the Federal Service; OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M.; OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester hours leading to a Ph.D.). Qualifying specialized experience for GS-11 includes: Planned and coordinated administrative and business management activities in the areas of financial management, facilities management, human resources management and/or procurement; Managed budget formulation, execution, and administration; preparing reports, administrative policy statements and procurement cost analysis; advised and informed management and employees of human resources rules, policies, regulations, and procedures; Used automated systems to perform various administrative functions such as procurement, travel management, financial management, etc. and human resources functions such as requests for personnel actions and time and attendance; and Provided management advisory services and formulates and implements administrative management policies, procedures, operations, goals, and objectives Education Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information. Additional Information The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION For more information, Click here for Career Ladder Promotion Information For more information, click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy. Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy. The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions. All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the : Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-In%E2%80%A6).
