Summary The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is a customer service organization dedicated to providing information technology (IT) solutions and leadership to advance DOL's mission. More information on the OCIO is available on our website and LinkedIn accounts. This position is inside the bargaining unit. Responsibilities Current DOL policy requires on-site work at least 5 days per pay period. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) promotes the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers and retirees of the United States. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) provides the infrastructure and support that enables DOL to perform its mission. The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is a customer service organization dedicated to providing information technology (IT) solutions and leadership to advance DOL's mission. This position plays an expert role in performing administrative functions which promote the success of OCIO's core technology mission. Maintains positive and effective working relationships. Collects and maintains a database of training certifications as and when they are completed, for OCIO staff. Responds timely to inquiries from all OCIO management and staff on administrative matters. Identifies any problems and works cooperatively with all parties to arrive at mutually acceptable corrective actions that assure compliance and continuous program improvement. Researches records of past matters initiated by requests for information. Provides guidance to ensure all pertinent records are properly safeguarded maintained or retired to the installation records holding area(s) for designated disposition. Communicates regularly orally and in writing with OCIO management concerning safety and workplace injuries. Assists with the completion of some time-sensitive and complex administrative issues; making recommendations for solutions to resolve administrative issues, and ensuring the most efficient and effective delivery of administrative support to various programs. Prepares input for the OASAM annual safety report. Represents OCIO in meetings and conferences concerning workplace injuries and return-to-work issue. Oversees and coordinates activities related to records management, archiving, and the final destruction or disposition of OCIO records to designated federal record centers. Coordinates with organizational information management subject matter experts and DOL records managers to ensure programs are fully cognizant of and integrated with technological advancements and information architecture strategies. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the Specialized Experience or the Education Requirements to qualify for Administrative Services Specialist, as described below. Qualifying education or experience for GS-11 includes: For GS-11: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-09 in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Specialized Experience: Implements and oversees daily administrative functions such as technology support, telework, inventory, property disposal, receipt of goods and services, extensive case record keeping and case archiving, memoranda of understanding, among other general administrative tasks. Experience in records management for a large organization. Experience in training and development activities and analysis for a large organization. Experience in safety and health issues analysis for a large organization. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, in a related field of study that demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work; OR LL.M., if related. Education Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information. Additional Information This position is inside the bargaining unit. If the duty location is within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the Local 12, AFGE bargaining unit. If the duty location is outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the NCFLL bargaining unit. The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. As such, the Department is committed to fostering a workplace and workforce that promote equal employment opportunity, reflects the diversity of the people we seek to serve, and models a culture of respect, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION Click here for Telework Position Information This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy. Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy. The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information. The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment. All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.