Administrative Officer

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Davis (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Davis, WV seeks an Administrative Officer to join the management team, providing a broad range of administrative services, guidance, and counsel for a complex agency.

Travel for overnight stays may occur 1–2 nights per month, and the candidate must obtain a government charge card for travel. Duties include budget planning, procurement, HR coordination, and records management with attention to compliance with fiscal and agency policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in budget planning and financial analysis

Responsibilities

• Manage budget planning, execution, and financial analysis to support resource allocation.
• Provide guidance on administrative operations and HR policies with servicing HR offices.
• Oversee procurement, contracts, and records management to ensure regulatory compliance.

Job description

Open: August 28, 2026 — Closes: September 8, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Administrative Officer, an integral member of the management team, providing a wide range of administrative services, advice, and counsel for a complex organization within the Fish and Wildlife Service. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1-2 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Manage budget planning, execution, and financial analysis to ensure effective resource allocation and compliance with fiscal policies. Serve as the primary financial advisor and liaison, providing budget guidance, monitoring agreements, and supporting financial reporting and audits. Advise leadership on administrative operations, resource management, and organizational support to improve efficiency and meet mission requirements. Analyze administrative processes and policies, recommend operational improvements, and ensure compliance with Department and agency guidance. Manage procurement activities, including acquisition planning, market research, contract documentation, and compliance with financial and procurement regulations. Oversee property and records management by maintaining accountable assets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and administering records retention and disposal. Advise managers and employees on human resources policies, personnel actions, workforce planning, and employee relations while coordinating with servicing HR offices. Manage HR administrative processes, including personnel documentation, travel and payroll coordination, training support, and compliance with federal policies and regulations. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Pay will vary based on grade level for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.