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Administrative Specialist
U.S. Secret Service · Posted today
On-siteWashington, DC$85K – $111KApply by Jun 3, 2026Miscellaneous Administration And ProgramENTJESFJESTJISTJOperations
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Joining the Secret Service, Office of Protective Operations and Secret Service Police will allow you to use your expertise to provide administrative, clerical and office automation support using a variety of processes, methods, and techniques for protective and investigative activities. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.
What You'll Do
- →The selectee will serve as an Administrative Specialist in the Office of Protective Operations and Secret Service Police.
- →Typical work assignments include: Manages a variety of administrative operations, including but not limited to financial/budget administration; billing; travel and credit card purchases; training; audits and inspections; recruitment; evidence and inventory controls; property inventory; records management; human resources management and administrative functions; and other duties as assigned.
- →Uses a variety of office automation programs, applications, tools, and systems to generate reports, graphics, charts, graphs, and PowerPoint presentations, as well as metrics and data analytics that senior-level stakeholders can use to communicate budget formulation and resource allocation.
- →Uses best practices when working with a variety of financial and administrative reporting systems to process financial/budget transactions, travel, purchasing, credit card transactions, and personnel actions.
- →Develop reports, memorandums, and procedures that clearly articulate applicable information to assist in completing tasks, responding to external audits, and detailing the need and allocation of financial resources in a clear and concise manner.
- →Reviews and evaluates assigned special projects and/or action documents submitted to ensure information aligns with the request(s); that appropriate coordination has been accomplished; procedural requirements have been met; style, composition and grammar are correct; and appropriate annotations are correctly applied, ensuring compliance with all applicable guidance and procedures.
- →Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of the agency's protective operations.
- →This Administrative Specialist position starts at a salary of $85,447, GS-11, step 1 with potential to $111,087, GS-11 step 10.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship is required.
- ✓Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a top-secret Tier 5 clearance.
- ✓For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page.
- ✓Submit to random drug testing while you occupy the position.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for a position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.
- ✓Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion.
- ✓An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
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