Administrative Officer at Willamette Valley National Wildlife — Applications Closed

Job Description

The Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex is hiring an Administrative Officer to join its management group in Corvallis, Oregon. This full-time, permanent GS-9 post is the principal financial advisor for the complex, responsible for budget analysis, financial controls, and human references assist.

You’ll analyze historical and present financial figures, prepare budget estimates and justifications, monitor fund status, and reconcile expenditures. You’ll also advise supervisors and employees on HR regulations, workflow personnel actions, and arrange training info.

This role is ideal for candidates with federal financial management expertise who hope to contribute to wildlife conservation administration. Telework may be on offer as determined by agency policy.

Salary & Compensation

Salary: $61,722 - $80,243 per year.

Qualification

To qualify for this GS-9 Administrative Officer role.. You must encounter one of the following: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7.. A master's degree or two years of graduate education in a related field.. Or a combination.

• Specialized Know-how: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 in the federal offering, covering monitoring fund status, tracking expenditures, reconciling budget reports, processing fiscal documents (purchase orders, travel vouchers), using Excel and financial databases, and responding to administrative requests.
• Education: A master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in a related field such as Firm Administration or Public Administration, or a J.D. Or LL.B. If related.
• Combination: A combination of specialized background and graduate education beyond the first year that equals 100% when combined.
• Time-in-Grade: Existing or former federal employees must gather time-in-grade needs.
• Resume must state full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time hours for each post to receive credit.
• Volunteer expertise, such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps, is credited.
• All qualifications must be met by the closing date of July 29, 2026.
• U.S. Citizenship is needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Cater to as the leading financial advisor, analyzing and managing accounting and control systems to uphold right financial balances.
• Distribute assets to all activities within planned limitations and confirm maximum gain from tools.
• Analyze historical budget and financial records, as well as new or changing plan schemes, to create budget estimates and justifications for present, budget, and out-year planning.
• Pinpoint actual or potential funding issues, fiscal trends, and scheme deficiencies; analyze conditions and suggest adjustments.
• Provide advice and guidance to supervisors and employees on HR regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Get ready personnel forms and documents; make sure electronic personnel action requests are handed in accurately and on time.
• Monitor the status of personnel requests through completion.
• Circulate information about training courses, dates, and other pertinent details.

Conditions & Requirements

• Must give proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Frank Deposit participation required.
• Must pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must have and keep up a sound driver's license throughout employment.
• Called for to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards; uniform allowance offered.
• May demand to wrap up training and obtain/uphold a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
• Must serve a 1-year probationary period.

Benefits

• Finish gains package as a federal employee, covering health insurance, retirement, and paid depart.
• Eligibility for advantages depends on role kind (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).
• Contact the hiring agency for specific benefit particulars.

How You Will Be Evaluated

1. This role is filled under the Field Unit Nearby Hiring Authority; competitive rating, ranking, and veterans' preference don’t put in.
2. The Servicing Human References Office will determine if candidates encounter qualification and eligibility conditions.
3. Candidates who gather needs may be referred to the selecting formal on a certificate of eligibles.
4. Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages; longer resumes won’t be reviewed.
5. Only one resume per candidate; the most new submission will be reviewed if multiple are sent in.
6. You must certify they’ll keep up permanent and exclusive residence within the defined vicinity of the field unit.

Required Documents

• Two-page resume such as all posts held, tasks, dates (month/year), and hours worked per week (full-time or part-time). Minimum 10-point font, 0.5-inch margins. No supplemental pages.
• Proof of residence (e.g., mortgage deed, lease, utility bill, insurance policy). SF-50 not accepted as proof of residence.
• College transcripts (official or unofficial) if qualifying located on education.
• ICTAP/CTAP documentation if suitable: RIF separation notice, SF-50s, and most latest performance appraisal.
• Veteran documentation (DD-214, SF-15, VA letter) if relevant.
• Existing or prior federal employees must send in SF-50s proving time-in-grade.
• Don’t submit photographs or Adobe portfolio documents.

How to Apply

1. Assess the required documents lineup and guarantee you’ve all required materials.
2. Go to the authorized submission portal and with your the formal submission portal or Login.gov account. If you don't have an account, build one.
3. Unseal the announcement for this role and pick 'Launch Submission'.
4. Finalize the online application questionnaire.
5. Choose or upload your federal resume (two pages max) and any supporting documents.

Additional Information

• This role is open to U.S. Citizens and nationals who meet eligibility requirements, covering permanent residency within the defined vicinity of the field unit.
• Under the Field Unit Area Hiring Authority, veterans' preference and traditional rating/ranking don’t register.
• First-time hires to the federal public sector normally kick off at step 1 of the GS-9 pay range.
• Telework is eligible as determined by agency policy.
• Agency contact: Human Assets Staffing Division, [email protected], 000-000-0000.
• Address: Division of Human Resources, Eastside Federal Intricate, 911 NE Eleventh Avenue, Portland, OR 97232.
• If selected, you’ll be contacted by the Human Tools Office.
• Any exaggeration or false statements may disqualify you.

About Company

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Solution is the principal federal agency dedicated to conserving, protecting, and enhancing fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats. The Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complicated oversees several refuges in Oregon's Willamette Valley, providing vital habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife.

This Administrative Officer role assists the involved's mission by making sure sound financial management and administrative operations. Willamette Valley National Wildlife is named as the hiring organization for the Administrative Officer post.