About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in System Planning (TP), Transmission Services (T). A successful candidate in the Administrative Associate position will directly support our leadership by evaluating program efficiency, managing office budgets, and driving long-range planning. You will coordinate human resources actions, serve as a main point of contact, and streamline daily operations to ensure our agency's mission runs smoothly.
QualificationsSPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: (1) assisting multiple managers or executives; (2) Providing administrative support, to prepare reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence; (3) Planning and scheduling meetings and organizational events; AND (4) coordinating official travel for staff. You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or a LL.B. or J.D. if related; your education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. -OR- Combination of education and experience as described above. Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level (i.e., credit hours beyond the first year of full-time study may be credited). One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours the graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. If the graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study is not available, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) is used. When crediting education that requires specific course work the number of hours of related courses required, as a proportion of the total education, is prorated. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Major DutiesAs a Management Associate I (Administrative Associate), you will: Participates with the manager and other managers within the organization in planning, direction, and evaluation activities. Disseminates program and project documentation and guidance for use by the staff for a variety of assignments. Exercises exclusive control over the manager's calendar, with complete authority for commitments of time. Participates in external and internal meetings, working groups, and task forces involving administrative and management issues. Applies analytical techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature sufficient to participate in analytical and evaluative work related to the analysis of problems and issues impacting the organization. Develops and presents recommendations to the management team. Assists the manager through the development and preparation of appropriate information, reports, and correspondence. Serves as a liaison between the organization and the Corporate human resources representative to obtain a variety of services related to staffing and human resources management.RequirementsIn accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully. Key Requirements: You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.