ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f.

About the role

You will serve as an Administrative Officer in the Administrative Support Division of Naval Communication Detachment Cutler, Maine. As the Administrative Division Head, you will oversee critical administrative and security functions, advise leadership, and ensure compliance with federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Administrative Division Head, Collateral Duty Public Affairs Officer, Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Coordinator, Drug Free Workplace Coordinator, Secret Control Officer, Official Mail Manager, and Incentive Awards Administrator.
• Act as the principal advisor and direct representative to the Technical Director on matters pertaining to the classification, safeguarding, transmission, and destruction of classified information.
• Develop security measures and procedures for visitors requiring access to classified information or locations.
• Serve as the Civilian Personnel Liaison between the Detachment, NCTAMS LANT, and the servicing Human Resource Office, HR regional center, and payroll office.
• Ensure all civilian personnel reports and responses to data calls from higher echelons are submitted accurately and on time.
• Advise management and the Civilian Programs Office on position management and staffing.
• Monitor and update the Technical Director on all grievance procedures and disciplinary actions.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Qualifications

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the following competencies:

• Analyzing expenditures, identifying trends, and addressing shortfalls.
• Managing correspondence, directives, purchasing, timecards/payroll, and similar programs.
• Managing work schedules, developing performance plans, and evaluating employee performance.
• Advising management on security and administrative policies, labor relations, civilian personnel regulations, and policy/personnel support services.

This position is within the Work Category SUPERVISION & MANAGEMENT at Work Level FULL-PERFORMANCE, Series and Grade GG-0341-11. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position:

• Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
• Successful completion of 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree.
• Possession of an LL.M., if related.
• Combination of education and experience: Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be combined to meet the total qualification requirements for the position.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying.

NOTE: You must submit copies of your official/unofficial transcripts to support your response.

Additional information

• Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
• Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
• The Cyber Interagency Transfer Authority (CITA) permits movement of CES employees appointed under Section 1599f of Title 10 U.S.C. and excepted service employees appointed under Schedule A, Section 213.3106(b)(11) of Title 5 CFR, into cyber workforce positions in the competitive service and movement of competitive service employees into DoD Cyber Workforce positions within the Military Departments and Defense Agencies.
• In accordance with DoDI 1400.25, Volume 3005, Section 3.15, all employees newly appointed to a CES position will serve a 3-year probationary period.
• Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
• PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
• This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
• During the application process, you may opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180 days from the date the job announcement closes.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.