Administrative Officer Opportunity at the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC

Salary Range: $99,200.00/yr – $128,956.00/yr

Overview: As an Administrative Officer at the Smithsonian Institution, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing finance, budget, personnel, timekeeping, property, procurement, travel, and facilities management functions. We’re seeking a detail-oriented individual with exceptional organizational skills to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management:

  • Manage multiple Federal, Trust, Grant, Gift, and Discretionary funds.
  • Provide technical advice on financial systems, including entry of financial data into the Smithsonian Institution’s official accounting system and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

2. Procurement:

  • Independently gather documents for procurement packages.
  • Contact vendors for bids, verify fund availability, and select vendors to ensure optimal quality, price, and delivery of items and services.

3. Human Resources Liaison:

  • Serve as the primary contact for staff regarding personnel matters, ensuring confidentiality.
  • Provide guidance on all personnel actions, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.

Requirements:

1. Experience:

  • GS-12 Experience: Minimum one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service.
  • Specialized experience includes administrative functions related to budget activities, procurement, and personnel actions.

2. Education:

  • There is no education substitution for specialized experience.

Additional Information:

  • This position is not included in the bargaining unit.
  • Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position.
  • Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI).

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefits package including Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Insurance, Leave, Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Retirement Program.

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