Lead Administrative Specialist

Position Overview and Duties

The Lead Administrative Specialist at GS-0301-14 level provides expert advisory services to assigned program areas, supporting personnel management, safety, space management, and various administrative functions. Responsibilities include managing and maintaining data within automated systems for processing payments related to delivery and acquisition of services.

This role also involves developing clear performance metrics for administrative support functions and reporting these to senior management. The specialist will communicate deadlines and priorities to upper management and undertake security program management duties, including continuity of operations, operational security (OPSEC), and serving as the occupant emergency coordinator.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants must be United States Citizens or Nationals and pass security background investigations along with drug screening. Eligibility is limited to current permanent Department of Justice employees holding competitive status or CTAP/RPL eligible candidates. All applicable time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Specialized experience required is at least one year at the GS-13 level or equivalent, demonstrating advisory capabilities in administrative services such as personnel or space management. No education substitution is permitted at this grade level.

Additional Information

Multiple selections may be made from this vacancy. Candidates should demonstrate commitment to enhancing Federal government efficiency, uphold the principles of the American republic, and respect the Rule of Law and U.S. Constitution.

The U.S. government’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, employee organization membership, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.

Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly.

Selective Service registration is required for males born on or after December 31, 1959, unless exempt. The Fair Chance Act restricts consideration of criminal history until after a conditional offer of employment is made.

This position is excluded from collective bargaining participation. Federal employment includes a comprehensive benefits package, which varies by position type (full-time, part-time, intermittent). Interested candidates should inquire with the hiring agency for further detail on benefits.