Administrative Officer

Accomplishes a broad range of actions required to support the organization's administrative programs, which include (but not limited to) financial management, time and attendance, travel, administrative program management, office administration, management information systems, office management, property management, security administration, program and process analysis, and procurement. Provides advice and counsel on the operation of assigned programs and the interrelationships of such programs. Serves as a liaison between assigned district and ATS peers, service area offices, human resources, and other support lines of business within the FAA to accomplish assigned functions. Serves as the district's focal point for personnel activities. Initiates personnel and administrative actions involving recruitment, transfer, temporary assignments, promotions, etc. Collaborates with managers, service area personnel and human resources to coordinate recruitment requests and request assistance with policy/procedure issues and to resolve specific problems. Records, monitors, reports, and maintains staff level statistics, to include authorization, actual on board and projected staff levels for varied position groups geographically disbursed throughout multiple operational facilities. Coordinates with budget office regarding preparation of budget estimates, justification statements, and budget execution plans, including such matters as the distribution of allotments and availability of budgetary funds for program purposes. Records, monitors, reports, and maintains financial management data for tracking obligation and expenditures of funds throughout the execution phase of the operating budget cycle. Performs an analysis of budget requests from subordinate organizations. Provides guidance to office on travel regulations and ensures the office's travel practices meet established criteria. Initiates or reviews all procurement requests for equipment, services, furniture, and other items as needed. Ensures justification of requested items meet criteria for expenditures. Ensures effective management of assigned agency property. Ensures internal control of property by conducting property inventories periodically. Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments but allow some discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach. Refers problems and work issues to a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional when guidelines are not available or applicable. Work is typically reviewed frequently during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities. Work activities typically support activities of the organizational unit. In some cases, the work may affect internal and external customers.