Remote Administrative Officer: Budget & Operations Lead

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

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.