Remote-Eligible Federal Admin & Budget Officer

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Basom (NY); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is seeking a professional to oversee financial and administrative operations for a station. Responsibilities include budget formulation, payroll coordination, and procurement in full compliance with Federal policies.

The role requires handling personnel actions, HR processes, and developing standard operating procedures to ensure efficient station operations. Telework may be available with supervisor approval.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: tracks and monitors budgets and expenditures; enters financial data into automated systems; provides standard administrative services (time and attendance, purchasing, travel/*), maintains records and files; answers questions about administrative policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget formulation, execution, tracking, and end-of-year closeout across multiple lines of accounting; ensure compliance with Federal policies and procedures.
• Conduct recurring budget analyses (cost trends, life-cycle, buy vs. lease) and prepare narrative reports with recommendations for station managers.
• Coordinate payroll, travel, and uniform program administration for ~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.

Job description

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is seeking a professional to oversee financial and administrative operations for a station. Responsibilities include budget formulation, payroll coordination, and procurement in full compliance with Federal policies.

The role requires handling personnel actions, HR processes, and developing standard operating procedures to ensure efficient station operations. Telework may be available with supervisor approval.