The FMC is the federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers, and the U.S. consumer. The FMC is dedicated to ensuring a competitive and dependable international ocean transportation system that supports the U.S. economy and safeguards the public from unfair or deceptive practices.
Join the FMC and be part of a mission-driven organization during an important and exciting time in the maritime industry.
As a Support Services Specialist, GS-0342-09, the incumbent will be part of the Office of Management Services, Office of the Managing Director, Federal Maritime Commission.
The incumbent will be responsible for administrative support services, e.g., space, procurement, property, records, mail, transportation, communications, telecommunications, supply, facilities, occupational safety, printing, and inventory control, to operating bureaus and offices at the headquarters locations of the Commission.
As a Support Services Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Assists with providing office management support in the areas of procurement, supply management, equipment management, property management, mail and distribution, parking, emergency planning, and space utilization.
Prepares related budget estimates and analyzes Commission bureaus and office requirements for new office equipment, furniture, supplies, materials, and services; prepares written justifications for purchases; prepares statements of work and contractual provisions. Administers supply and property management programs, including inventory control and disposal of excess government property.
Participates in coordinating facilities management activities with GSA, building management, contractors, and vendors to support workspace planning, maintenance, office moves, and building services. Review and update policies for support services to improve operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Oversees agency mail and distribution operations and provides customer service for office support requests.
Assists with emergency preparedness and continuity activities by serving as the backup Occupant Emergency Coordinator. Provides a variety of administrative support functions, including conference room scheduling, office communications, and timekeeping. The actual grade at which an applicant will be selected for this vacancy is GS-09.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of 2 full years of graduate-level education or a master's or equivalent graduate degree is creditable for GS-09. IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application.
Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: OPM Foreign Education Evaluation.
College Transcript: If you are qualifying based on education, submit a copy of your college transcript that lists college courses detailing each course by the number and department (i.e., Bio 101, Math 210, etc.), name of accredited institution, course title, number of credit hours and grade earned.
humanresources@fmc.gov · 202-523-5773
This position is with Federal Maritime Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $70623 – $133142/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-17 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
Apply on official site →