Summary This position is located in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). Incumbent serves as the Administrative Officer in a staff advisory position to the General Counsel and Directors of all units in coordination of human resource management, financial operations, procurement, facilities operations, property management, security, information management systems, and other functional areas of administrative operations. Responsibilities The Administrative Officer is responsible for the management and direction of all administrative matters for the OGC and for providing or obtaining a variety of management services essential to the direction and operation of all unit functions including fiscal and personnel resources, administrative policy and management, project analyses and evaluations and coordination and integration of administrative matters with other EOIR components. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Serve as Principal advisor and technical authority to the OGC on the development and maintenance of sound organizational structures, improvement of management and administrative methods and procedures, and effective utilization of employees, resources and funding for the OGC administrative programs. Manage budget and fiscal matters related to the functions of the OGC. Performs Contracting Officer Representative duties with responsibility for the coordination and oversight of all assigned contractor projects including the administration, development, evaluation and expansion of the OGC. Acts as a liaison with EOIR and DOJ staff, as well as external vendors and business persons representing the OGC in discussions and negotiations, coordination and consultation on all issues, problems, and services of an administrative/operational nature. Oversees a variety of special projects and initiatives and manages the work of the OGC administrative staff. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the position of Administrative Officer, at GS-0341-14, you must meet the qualification requirements listed below. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. (Please submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. If your eligibility for both merit promotion and/or time-in-grade cannot be determined, your application will be rated ineligible. Please see Required Documents for additional information). Time-in-grade requirements also apply to VEOA applicants having held a GS position in the past year. FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: Coordinating a variety of administrative programs related to budget and financial management, human resource management, and/or facilities operations; Analyzing issues related to program management functions; Developing administrative support policies and/or guidance to improve the efficiency of support operations; AND Serving as lead advisor for administrative operations of an organization. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 05/01/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement (Close Date) to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application. Education Additional Information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position [with a score of 85 or above OR rated Highly Qualified] based on the competencies listed above; and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline. DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to EOIR.HRApplicationReview@usdoj.gov. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act. This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.
