Administrative Operations Lead: Budget, HR & Procurement (Telework)

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 8, Ventura Field Office, seeks a GS-12 administrative specialist to provide leadership on operations, budgeting, procurement, and HR. The role focuses on improving efficiency, coordinating with regional and HQ offices, and guiding staff in a dynamic federal office environment.

The candidate will oversee administrative functions, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with all regulations while leveraging telework options with supervisor approval.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at least GS-11 equivalent in federal service.
• Experience advising managers on administrative operations, budgets, HR matters, and procurement.
• Education cannot substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative management recommendations to leadership on operations and efficiency.
• Analyze programs, identify issues, and develop improvement recommendations.
• Formulate and monitor budgets; analyze financial data and inform funding adjustments.
• Advise on human resources matters including staffing and organizational structure.
• Oversee procurement, property, space, and related support activities; ensure compliance.
• Coordinate programs with regional/HQ and external partners; act as liaison on budget, HR, IT, and other operations.
• Supervise administrative staff, assign work, evaluate performance, approve leave, and identify training needs.

Skills

Administrative management

Budget development

HR advisory

Procurement

Leadership and supervision

Job description

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 8, Ventura Field Office, seeks a GS-12 administrative specialist to provide leadership on operations, budgeting, procurement, and HR. The role focuses on improving efficiency, coordinating with regional and HQ offices, and guiding staff in a dynamic federal office environment.

The candidate will oversee administrative functions, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with all regulations while leveraging telework options with supervisor approval.