LEAD SUPPORT SERVICE SPECIALIST

The position is located in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs-Bureau of International Organization Affairs, Office of the Executive Director, General Services Division (EUR IO/EX/GSD). EUR-IO/EX/GSD is responsible for a broad range of functions that involve the management of physical resources and logistical functions for the EUR and IO bureaus.

Provides expert technical guidance to EX/GSD support services staff; resolves technical and administrative work problems that arise.

Develops, analyzes, evaluates, advises on, and seeks to improve the effectiveness of work methods and procedures utilized in providing support services to EUR and IO.

Makes adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks.

As a lead for the oversight and management of all EUR and IO procurement actions, assists in developing yearly spending budgets; analyzes procurement requests for compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.

Guides, monitors, and assesses the performance of contract employees who perform support services work such as logistics, travel, program assistance, and supply management.