Administrative Officer

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 62,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, New Mexico Ecological Services Field Office, is seeking an Administrative Officer to support a range of administrative and financial functions in the Department of the Interior.

The role includes advising on human resources, budgeting, procurement, and administrative management, with responsibilities spanning planning to execution of resources within annual and out-year budgets.

Qualifications

• Provides advice and counsel on a range of administrative and operational management support issues (human resources and material needs, human resources availability, administrative support matters, etc.).
• Advises and assists in determining needs and acquiring equipment, supplies, materials, and repair services on the basis of necessity and availability of funds.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts analytical studies of organizational elements and work to identify problems and approve resource utilization, administrative support, and management effectiveness.
• Study areas include functions such as overtime cost, logistical support, automated applications for administrative functions, office and facility space, telecommunications requirements, word processing systems, duplicating equipment, and work distribution.
• Serves as an advisor and liaison on human resources matters by coordinating organizational needs with human resources office requirements and facilitating the accomplishment of various human resource management programs.
• As the principal financial advisor, analyzes, evaluates, and manages accounting and control systems to maintain proper financial balances, distributes resources to all activities within planned limitations, and ensures that maximum benefits are obtained from resources.
• Analyzes historical budget and financial data, as well as new and/or changing program plans, to develop and prepare budget estimates and justifications for current-year, budget-year, and out-year budget planning.
• Identifies actual and/or potential funding problems, fiscal trends, significant program deficiencies and imbalances, analyzes conditions, and recommends adjustments and solutions.
• Responsible for overall organizational procurement activities. Advises and assists in determining needs and acquiring equipment, supplies, materials, and repair services on the basis of necessity and availability of funds.

Job description

Open: August 28, 2026 — Closes: September 10, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Administrative Officer the Department of Interior, Fish & Wildlife Service, New Mexico Ecological Services Field Office . GS-09: $62,392- $81.114 GS-11: $75,489 - $98,141 First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Provides advice and counsel on a range of administrative and operational management support issues (human resources and material needs, human resources availability, administrative support matters, etc.), policies, programs, objectives, and plans. Plans and conducts analytical studies of organizational elements and work to identify problems and approve resource utilization, administrative support, and management effectiveness. Study areas include functions such as overtime cost, logistical support, automated applications for administrative functions, office and facility space, telecommunications requirements, word processing systems, duplicating equipment, and work distribution. Serves as an advisor and liaison on human resources matters by coordinating organizational needs with human resources office requirements and facilitating the accomplishment of various human resource management programs. As the principle financial advisor, analyzes, evaluates, and manages accounting and control systems to maintain proper financial balances, distributes resources to all activities within planned limitations, and ensures that maximum benefits are obtained from resources. Analyzes historical budget and financial data, as well as new and/or changing program plans, to develop and prepare budget estimates and justifications for current-year, budget-year, and out-year budget planning. Identifies actual and/or potential funding problems, fiscal trends, significant program deficiencies and imbalances, analyzes conditions, and recommends adjustments and solutions. Responsible for overall organizational procurement activities. Advises and assists in determining needs and acquiring equipment, supplies, materials, and repair services on the basis of necessity and availability of funds. Provides guidance and/or personally prepares procurement documents, determines appropriate sources, conducts market research, and prepares justifications as necessary. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.