Administrative Officer

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Newburyport (MA); Remote; USD 62,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a budget/finance specialist at a Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge duty location with multiple stations (Swanton, VT; Philadelphia, PA; Newburyport, MA; Davis, WV). The role covers budget formulation, execution, and closeout, and provides guidance to station managers on regulatory compliance and procurement processes.

Salary ranges from $61,722 to $90,882 per year depending on duty station (GS-9 steps 1–10). Telework eligibility is noted.

Qualifications

• Transcript submission if education is substituted for experience.
• Official transcripts required before starting if education was used for qualification.
• Foreign education must be evaluated for credit.

Responsibilities

• Serves as focal point for budget formulation, execution, and year-end closeout.
• Advises station managers on budget and finance matters.
• Prepares projections and enters data for budget forms.
• Ensures compliance with budget submission rules, regulations, and policies.
• Directs procurement of supplies, equipment, and labor following regulations.

Job description

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

This position is with the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, within the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge and will be filled at one of the below duty stations: Swanton, VT Philadelphia, PA Newburyport, MA Davis, WVA Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected, see the Duties Section for Salary information.

Key Responsibilities

The major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Serves as the focal point for all tasks and activities dealing with budget formulation, budget execution and tracking, and end-of-year closeout. Provides advice and guidance to station managers in budget and finance areas. In budget formulation, prepare projections and estimates and directs and/or enters data into appropriate forms.

Responsible for assuring that all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for budget submissions are followed. Performs analysis required to formulate the budget. Performs or directs all tasks and activities associated with end-of-year budget close out. Provides advice and guidance to station managers regarding appropriate use of carry-over funds to best meet both station needs.

Personally performs or directs the acquisition of necessary supplies, equipment, and labor to meet station needs, and ensures that purchases are in accordance with Federal procurement regulations and within delegated authority. Serves as the primary administrative resource on administrative issues for station managers and staff. Provides advice and guidance to supervisors and employees on regulations, policies, and procedures related to human resources management.

Prepares or directs the preparation of pertinent forms and documents. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. Salary Information: Swanton, VT: GS-9, Step 1 $62,982 - GS-9, Step 10 $81,882 per annum Philadelphia, PA: GS-9, Step 1 $68,013 - GS-9, Step 10 $88,421 per annum Newburyport, MA: GS-9, Step 1 - $69,905 - GS-9, Step 10 $90,882 per annum Davis, WVA: GS-9, Step 1 $61,722 - GS-9, Step 10 $80,243 per annum

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.

For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications

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 $61722 – $90882/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

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