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Department of State - Agency Wide Lead Support Services Specialist in Washington, District Of Columbia
Summary This position is in the Office of the Executive Director for the Under Secretary of Economic Affairs (E/EX). The Bureau promotes a strong American economy by leveling the playing field for American companies doing business in global markets attracting foreign investors to create jobs in America, and deploying economic tools to deny financing to terrorist, human rights abusers, and corrupts officials. Responsibilities Advises on the management of the Bureau's general services support functions, ensuring that programs and priorities are aligned with the Department's mission, vision, values, and plans. Leads team research using different qualitative and quantitative methods to find ways to improve how the team works and the quality of their results. Provides guidelines, references, and information, and communicates current knowledge to answer team members' questions about applicable laws, policies, and directives. Prepares reports and maintains records of work accomplishments and administrative information as required. Coordinates with the Administrative Service Chief. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided you with knowledge of the methods and procedures for providing or performing a variety of functions and services applicable to the position to be filled; ability to plan, organize, and control work involving diverse activities; ability to gain cooperation and coordinate the work of others; and skill in oral and written communication. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Management analyst or technician or other work that included study, analysis, or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices, and procedures. Administrative officer or assistant, budget administration, program analysis, or other work that demonstrated knowledge of an organization and its functions, and the ways in which support services can facilitate the work of the organization. Office management experience that included responsibility for directing a variety of support services such as typing, mail processing, purchase of supplies and equipment, etc. Secretarial work that required monitoring and coordinating administrative and processing work of subordinate elements through a system of internal procedures, controls, production, progress reporting, etc., to ensure the efficient operation of an organization. Military experience that included responsibility for directing a variety of support functions such as communications, property management, mail service, facilities and equipment maintenance, etc. In addition, qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience managing support services programs, including areas in procurement, contract administration, property management, space management, and office services analysis. Experience performing contract management duties, such as developing Performance Work Statements (PWS), preparing Procurement Request Packages (PRP), monitoring contractor performance, reviewing invoices, and/or managing contract files. Experience leading or coordinating projects and assignments to ensure timely delivery of work products and services. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position. Education Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement. Additional Information For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at OAA@state.gov. If eligible, situational telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days and may require a higher or lower security clearance. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions. Agency & Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP & ICTAP): View OPM's CTAP & ICTAP eligibility website for more information. You must be rated in the Well-Qualified category and submit supporting documents under the required documents section of this announcement to receive selection priority consideration. To be considered Well-Qualified applicants must: score an 85 or above, meet Minimum Qualifications, and demonstrate proficiency in some, but not all major aspects of the position.