Administrative Specialist

Summary This vacancy is for an Administrative Specialist position in the U.S. Census Bureau, Field Division, Regional Office locations. Few positions are available at each of five (5) Regional Office locations. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Administrative Specialist, 0301-12 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. Duties Plans, organizes, and carries out the administrative support responsibilities within the Regional Offices/Regional Census Centers. Provides administrative support including payroll, recruiting, personnel management, performance management, operational cost and progress, supply and space management, security, safety, accident reporting, and telephone communications. Trains staff in personnel/payroll procedures, progress reporting and other administrative activities, to include E-Verify Provides technical and administrative supervision to a small staff of subordinates less than 25% of duty time. Requirements Conditions of employment Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. U.S. citizen Suitable for Federal employment. Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov). A one-year probationary period may be required. This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position. The work schedule for this position is Mixed Tour. With a Mixed Tour work schedule, an employee may be changed between full-time, part-time and intermittent work schedules to accommodate fluctuating workloads and is subject to a signed agreement. A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment. Qualifications Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes planning, organizing, and carrying out the administrative support responsibilities within an office setting; carrying out work independently for the technical and administrative leadership to a small staff of subordinates; experience in the range of administrative office regulations, policies, procedures and systems, including supplies, safety, telecommunications, hiring, training, and other personnel actions which serve to facilitate the work of a regional office; knowledge and skilled in using personal computer office systems software for work processing, data entry and transmission, and report preparation; skilled in conducting research applying standardized analytical methods and techniques to accurately assess gathered information and recommend ways to improve service delivery. Education: Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement, 03/19/2026, to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application. Additional information The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that do not fall under competitive examining procedures; however, they may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. VEOA (permanent positions) 30% or more disabled veteran Persons with disabilities CTAP ICTAP The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information) If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.