Administrative Officer

Serves as the Administrative Officer for a Division in NWS. Occupies a key staff position to assistand advise both Division Chiefs and line management in accomplishment of administrative dutiesincluding budget formulation and execution, organizational analysis, general administrative support,personnel, training and property accountability. Works under the general supervision of a SeattleDistrict Division or Deputy Chief. Serves as each Division's primary liaison with the District's Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) on workforce management matters, and with the Resource Management Office (RMO) on matters relating to organization structure, budget, financial management, and manpower issues.

ABOUT THE JOB

Conducts necessary studies on awide range of subjects to monitor organizational effectiveness. Is fully knowledgeable of theDivision’s mission requirements at all levels. Primary areas of responsibility include personnelmanagement, management improvement, financial management, formulating and advising on non-technical policies and procedures. Must possess a high degree of interpretative ability, judgmentand originality of thinking in formulating and adapting directives from higher authority, ability toanalyze, recognize and participate in solving problem areas; ability to correlate related activitiesand integrate all administrative or non-technical matters in each Division and the District's overallprogram. Considerable tact and diplomacy is required in coordinating and dealing with high levelpersonnel in each Division and other District offices. Handles all non-technical actions in absence ofeach Chief; and may represent each Division in District meetings and on committees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist and advise both Division Chiefs and line management in administrative duties including budget formulation and execution, organizational analysis, general administrative support, personnel, training, and property accountability.
• Serve as primary liaison with the District's Civilian Personnel Advisory Center on workforce management matters, and with the Resource Management Office on matters relating to organization structure, budget, financial management, and manpower issues.
• Conduct studies to monitor organizational effectiveness and ensure full knowledge of the Division’s mission requirements at all levels.
• Formulate and adapt directives from higher authority, analyze problem areas, and correlate related activities to integrate all administrative or non-technical matters in each Division and the District's overall program.
• Represent each Division in District meetings and on committees in the absence of each Chief.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work as a team with good communication, honesty, and trust.
• Leadership skills demonstrated by supervising or mentoring teams.
• Critical thinking developed through combat training and simulations of complex situations.
• Ability to work effectively within hierarchical structures, manage teams, and take charge in high-pressure situations.
• Considerable tact and diplomacy in coordinating and dealing with high-level personnel.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Non-MOS specific exemption: We are seeking Veterans that exemplify a variety of skills that can be valuable in the workplace. If you are a transition service member with any of the below skills please apply: -Teamwork: Military members often learn to work as a team by prioritizing good communication, honesty and trust.-Leadership: Veterans can demonstrate their leadership skills by describing instances during which they supervised or mentored teams.-Critical thinking: Combat training and simulations of complex situations can help service members develop critical thinking skills.-Cross-functional and transparent communication.-Endurance, strength, and resiliency.-Working effectively within hierarchical structures, managing teams, and taking charge in high-pressure situations.

TARGET MOCS

42A, 71L

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

All Services

PROGRAM COST

NONE

OTHER

n/a