Administrative Officer

About the role

This position serves as the Administrative Officer/Business Manager for the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Ohio Kentucky Indiana Water Science Center (OKI WSC) in the Midcontinent Region. The position will be based in Columbus, OH; Jeffersontown, KY, or Indianapolis, IN. This is a Merit Promotion Announcement for career and career-conditional USGS employees, Career Transition eligibles (CTAP), and those eligible under the hiring paths listed.

Pay

GS-13 Salary: $106,437 (Step 01) to $144,386 (Step 10)

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and oversees administrative programs, policies, procedures, internal controls, and organizational business operations.
• Advises leadership on funding strategies, resource allocation, fiscal impacts, and long-range budget requirements.
• Directs a broad range of administrative functions including human resources, acquisitions, property management, facilities, payroll, travel, agreements, and internal audits.
• Performs supervisory duties to oversee administrative and financial functions across the Center.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must possess a valid State license and a safe driving record; proof required if selected.
• Required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• A financial disclosure report will be required within 30 days of appointment.
• May be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (supervisory probationary period may also apply) to evaluate fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement (10/26/2026). Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.

Specialized Experience (GS-13)

At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience:

• Formulating program plans
• Conducting studies on assembly, analysis, and interpretation of data
• Planning, organizing, completing project assignments requiring coordination of work
• Utilizing administrative/financial data systems

Applicants must include hours per week worked. Volunteer experience (including National Service programs such as Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and other organizations) receives credit for all qualifying experience.

Education

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private organization specializing in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs.

Skills

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Budget and Financial Administration
• Attention to Detail

Assessment includes a Structured Resume Review measuring these critical competencies.

Additional information

• The duties of this position are suitable for telework; the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
• Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
• All DOI employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions (see DOI Ethics Prohibitions).
• 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.
• Current or former displaced Federal employees (surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated) have special priority selection rights under CTAP/ICTAP. To be considered, must be well-qualified, score at least 85, and be able to perform duties upon entry.