Support Services Specialist
The FMC is the federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers, and the U.S. consumer. The FMC is dedicated to ensuring a competitive and dependable international ocean transportation system that supports the U.S. economy and safeguards the public from unfair or deceptive practices. Join the FMC and be part of a mission-driven organization during an important and exciting time in the maritime industry.
As a Support Services Specialist, GS-0342-09, the incumbent will be part of the Office of Management Services, Office of the Managing Director, Federal Maritime Commission. The incumbent will be responsible for administrative support services, e.g., space, procurement, property, records, mail, transportation, communications, telecommunications, supply, facilities, occupational safety, printing, and inventory control, to operating bureaus and offices at the headquarters locations of the Commission. As a Support Services Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Assists with providing office management support in the areas of procurement, supply management, equipment management, property management, mail and distribution, parking, emergency planning, and space utilization. Prepares related budget estimates and analyzes Commission bureaus and office requirements for new office equipment, furniture, supplies, materials, and services; prepares written justifications for purchases; prepares statements of work and contractual provisions. Administers supply and property management programs, including inventory control and disposal of excess government property. Participates in coordinating facilities management activities with GSA, building management, contractors, and vendors to support workspace planning, maintenance, office moves, and building services. Review and update policies for support services to improve operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Oversees agency mail and distribution operations and provides customer service for office support requests. Assists with emergency preparedness and continuity activities by serving as the backup Occupant Emergency Coordinator. Provides a variety of administrative support functions, including conference room scheduling, office communications, and timekeeping. The actual grade at which an applicant will be selected for this vacancy is GS-09.
Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A 1-year probationary period may be required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a background investigation. Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. FMC participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. May be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.