Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 12:02 PM Subject: Job Posting: Administrative Officer, GS-341-11 BBG-14-35, Administrative Officer, GS-341-11 http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/361503800 Open: 2/21/2014 Closes: 2/28/2014 Roblyn Hymes Voice of America English TV to Africa, TV Manager 330 Independence Ave., SW, Suite 1613-2 Washington, DC 20237 202-203-4827 http://www.voanews.com/english/news/ https://www.facebook.com/voaAfrica54 http://www.facebook.com/VOAStraightTalkAfrica [USAJOBS Logo]<https://www.usajobs.gov/Home/DropPostingChannel> Refine Your Search Keyword: Keyword Tips<https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Keyword_Tips>Keywords, Job Title, Control #, Agency[ ] Location:City, State, ZIP Code, or Country[ ] [Search] Advanced Search ><https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/AdvancedSearch> 1. Overview<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/TopofPage> 2. Duties<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/duties> 3. Qualifications & Evaluations<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/qualifications> 4. Benefits & Other Info<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/benefits> 5. How to Apply<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/howtoapply2> [cid:D1AC2553-06B3-46D4-B208-8B55553601B5] Job Title:Administrative Officer Agency:Broadcasting Board of Governors Job Announcement Number:BBG-14-35 SALARY RANGE: $62,467.00 to $81,204.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Friday, February 21, 2014 to Friday, February 28, 2014 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0341-11 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Agency Employees Only PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 11 DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following location: Washington DC, DC View Map<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/361503800> WHO MAY APPLY: Agency Employees Only SECURITY CLEARANCE: Public Trust - Background Investigation SUPERVISORY STATUS: No JOB SUMMARY: Incumbent serves as one of three Administrative Officers for the Operations Directorate of VOA. THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY A UNION AGREEMENT Note: Budgetary conditions may delay or otherwise affect filling this vacancy. However, all interested candidates should apply now. The Broadcasting Board of Governors is conveniently located within walking distance to the Green, Yellow and Blue Metro lines. INTRODUCTION TO AGENCY The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), an independent federal agency, is an exciting, multi cultural organization that encompasses all U.S. civilian international broadcasting. The BBG is comprised of the Voice of America, which delivers high quality, multimedia programming in 44 languages to audiences worldwide; the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (Radio and TV Marti); the International Broadcasting Bureau, which provides transmission, administrative, and other support service; and three grantee organizations - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (Alhurra TV and Radio Sawa), and Radio Free Asia. Our staff of dedicated professionals serves as an example of a free and independent media, reaching a worldwide audience with news, information, and relevant discussions. TRAVEL REQUIRED * Not Required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED * No KEY REQUIREMENTS * U.S. Citizenship ONLY * Candidates MUST meet all qualification requirements by closing date. * Selectee will be subject to an investigation for suitability determination * Candidates MUST complete on-line questionnaire ________________________________ DUTIES: Back to top<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/TopofPage> Duties include but are not limited to the following: Coordinate and oversee the contracting for and use of purchase order vendors (POV's) within the Division. Handle office support and moves with the Facilities Management branch. Oversee work flow in designated program area. Handle specific issues regarding policies and procedures relating to procurement, time and attendance, pay, domestic travel, etc. ________________________________ QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/TopofPage> Basic Qualifications: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade GS-09 level which is directly related to this line of work. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples are: Experience providing administrative support preparing personnel action forms (SF-52's), reviewing domestic travel vouchers, and back-up time and attendance, understanding Federal and Agency policies, regulations and procedures pertaining to budget and fiscal operations, staffing and compensation, and property management. Suitability Determination: If selected, you will be subject to a security investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The security investigation will include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements and competencies. Competencies/Skills * Administrative * Oral and Written Communication Possession of competencies may be address in a cover letter and/or resume. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. ________________________________ BENEFITS: Back to top<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/TopofPage> The Federal Government offers exceptional benefits to employees, including opportunities for training and advancement, health Insurance, vacation and sick leave, life insurance, long term care insurance, retirement benefits, flexible spending accounts, and public transportation subsidies. The link below provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees: http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc OTHER INFORMATION: 1. If you are an eligible Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. CTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. 2. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency. 3. All qualification requirements must by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. The Handbook is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. Additional selections may be made if additional/identical vacancies occur within 90 days of certificate issuance. ________________________________ HOW TO APPLY: Back to top<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/TopofPage> All applications must be submitted by: Friday, February 28, 2014 To begin click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and click on "Application Status". Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue. We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may FAX your resume, questionnaire, and supporting documents to (478) 757-3144. You must print a copy of OPM Form 1203-FX<http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf>, document your responses to the questionnaire TAG:Link to Full Questionnaire and use the official FAX cover sheet found here<http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf>. You must also cite Vacancy Identification Number 1018089. After you complete and submit the online resume, you will receive a "Confirmation of Submission" message stating that your online resume has been successfully submitted. If you do not receive this message, please submit again as this indicates that your resume has not been received. NOTE: Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described previously. Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the "How to Apply" instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials, by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014, will result in your not being considered for employment. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: What you need to submit to apply for this position: Users please select the appropriate required documents Resume Most Recent Performance Appraisal Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) Veterans Preference documentation, if applicable - DD 214 Member copy 4 - Letter from Veterans Administration - Application for 10-point Veterans Preference (SF-15) To submit the documents requested follow the options listed above. Your resume, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically using the document upload process, fax, mail or by hand-deliver. Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number. Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information outlined under the Applying for a Federal Job link: www.ars.usda.gov/Careers/of0150.pdf<http://www.ars.usda.gov/Careers/of0150.pdf> AGENCY CONTACT INFO: AUDREY Q. ADAMS Phone: (202)382-7543 Fax: (202)382-7542 Email: AADAMS@xxxxxxx<mailto:AADAMS@xxxxxxx> Agency Information: Broadcasting Board Governors 330 Independence Avenue SW ATTN Office of Human Resources Room 1543 Cohen Building Washington, DC 20237 USA Fax: (202)382-7542 WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. Instructions for answering the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire: If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission. View Assessment Questions<https://applicationmanager.gov/Questionnaire.aspx?ID=4869725&PreviewType=Assessment>