Administrative Officer - Corvallis, OR

To qualify for this GS-9 Administrative Officer position.. You must meet 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 Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 in the federal service, including 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 Business Administration or Public Administration, or a J.D. or LL.B. if related.
• Combination: A combination of specialized experience and graduate education beyond the first year that equals 100% when combined.
• Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.
• Resume must state full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time hours for each position to receive credit.
• Volunteer experience, including Peace Corps and AmeriCorps, is credited.
• All qualifications must be met by the closing date of July 29, 2026.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Serve as the primary financial advisor, analyzing and managing accounting and control systems to maintain proper financial balances.

• Distribute resources to all activities within planned limitations and ensure maximum benefit from resources.
• Analyze historical budget and financial data, as well as new or changing program plans, to develop budget estimates and justifications for current, budget, and out-year planning.
• Identify actual or potential funding problems, fiscal trends, and program deficiencies; analyze conditions and recommend adjustments.
• Provide advice and guidance to supervisors and employees on HR regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare personnel forms and documents; ensure electronic personnel action requests are submitted accurately and on time.
• Monitor the status of personnel requests through completion.
• Circulate information about training courses, dates, and other pertinent information.

Must provide 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.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Must pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards; uniform allowance provided.
• May be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
• Must serve a 1-year probationary period.

Complete benefits package as a federal employee, including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.

• Eligibility for benefits depends on position type (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).
• Contact the hiring agency for specific benefit details.

This position is open to U.S. citizens and nationals who meet eligibility requirements, including permanent residency within the defined vicinity of the field unit.

• Under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority, veterans' preference and traditional rating/ranking do not apply.
• First-time hires to the federal government normally start at step 1 of the GS-9 salary range.
• Telework is eligible as determined by agency policy.
• Agency contact: Human Resources Staffing Division, [email protected], 000-000-0000.
• Address: Division of Human Resources, Eastside Federal Complex, 911 NE Eleventh Avenue, Portland, OR 97232.
• If selected, you will be contacted by the Human Resources Office.
• Any exaggeration or false statements may disqualify you.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal federal agency dedicated to conserving, protecting, and enhancing fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats. The Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex manages several refuges in Oregon's Willamette Valley, providing vital habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife. This Administrative Officer role supports the complex's mission by ensuring sound financial management and administrative operations. Willamette Valley National Wildlife is named as the hiring organisation for the Administrative Officer post.