You will serve as a Administrative Officer for the Lower Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Oversee budget formulation, execution, tracking, and end-of-year closeout across multiple lines of accounting, ensuring compliance with all Federal policies and procedures. Conduct recurring budget analyses (cost trends, life-cycle, buy vs. lease) and prepare brief narrative reports with recommendations for station managers.
Coordinate payroll, travel, and uniform program administration for approximately 35 staff, ensuring timely processing and policy compliance. Manage general administrative services including property, space, IT coordination, telecommunications, mail, records, and liaison with refuges for building maintenance. Perform or direct purchasing activities to obtain supplies, equipment, and services in accordance with Federal procurement regulations.
Provide advisory services to station managers on administrative issues, developing options, alternatives, and solutions to operational challenges. Prepare and monitor personnel actions, assist supervisors with HR processes, and ensure timely submission of required documentation. Maintain administrative procedures and develop Standard Operating Procedures to support consistent station operations.
You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.
https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification
This position is with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $62155 – $80806/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-03 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
Apply on official site →