Administrative Officer

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Basom (NY); Remote; USD 62,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Basom, NY is seeking an Administrative Officer to oversee budget formulation, execution, payroll coordination, and general administrative services for a ~35-person office. The role involves procurement, HR support, and developing SOPs to ensure compliant operations.

The position is a federal entitlement with step-1 pay, telework eligibility, and applications close 2026-11-16. Prior transcript submission requirements apply for education qualifications.

Qualifications

• Submit transcripts to support claimed education substitutions; unofficial transcripts acceptable.
• Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence.
• Open to Fed Transition hiring path.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget formulation, execution, tracking, and end-of-year closeout across multiple lines of accounting, ensuring compliance with federal policies.
• Coordinate payroll, travel, and uniform program administration for approximately 35 staff.
• Manage general administrative services including property, space, IT coordination, telecommunications, mail, records, and liaison with refuges for building maintenance.
• Provide advisory services to station managers on administrative issues, developing options and solutions to operational challenges.

Skills

Budget management

Payroll coordination

Administrative support

Procurement

HR coordination

SOP development

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

HRIS

Job description

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

You will serve as a Administrative Officer for the Lower Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Oversee budget formulation, execution, tracking, and end-of-year closeout across multiple lines of accounting, ensuring compliance with all Federal policies and procedures. Conduct recurring budget analyses (cost trends, life-cycle, buy vs. lease) and prepare brief narrative reports with recommendations for station managers.

Coordinate payroll, travel, and uniform program administration for approximately 35 staff, ensuring timely processing and policy compliance. Manage general administrative services including property, space, IT coordination, telecommunications, mail, records, and liaison with refuges for building maintenance. Perform or direct purchasing activities to obtain supplies, equipment, and services in accordance with Federal procurement regulations.

Provide advisory services to station managers on administrative issues, developing options, alternatives, and solutions to operational challenges. Prepare and monitor personnel actions, assist supervisors with HR processes, and ensure timely submission of required documentation. Maintain administrative procedures and develop Standard Operating Procedures to support consistent station operations.

Requirements & Education

You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.

https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $62155 – $80806/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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