Summary
The International Joint Commission assists the governments of the United States and Canada in preventing and resolving water and environmental disputes under the 1909 Boundary Waters Treaty. IJC is an independent organization and not a part of the Executive Branch. The mission of the IJC is to prevent and resolve disputes between the United States of America and Canada under the 1909 Boundary Water Treaty and to pursue the common good of both countries as an independent and objective advisor.
Duties
Advises senior management on travel, procurement, budget, finances, human resources and overall administration and management of the office.
Responsible for all administrative services to the office, including the development and implementation regarding overall management of operations, staffing needs, classification of positions, employee relations problems, and other relative matters.
Directs and oversees the IJC's Financial Management Program which encompasses budget formulation, budget presentation, and budget execution.
Coordinates with the Commission 's Great Lakes Regional Administrative Office, and the Ottawa Budget and Accounting Officer for budgeting, accounting procedures requirements, and maintenance of personnel records of assigned U.S personnel.
Initiates all personnel actions, hiring actions and processes other personal actions in the Global Employment Management System (GEMS), ensuring all employees, including new hires, are briefed and informed on personnel programs and requirements.
Education
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
How you will be evaluated
The evaluation process consists of the ApplyGov Competency Based Assessments for which applicants will be assigned a score between 70 and 100. A resume review will be conducted for minimum qualification requirements, as described in the “Qualifications” section of this announcement, of applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates based on assessment scores. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further. You will be assessed on the following job-related competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Non-Supervisory: Oral Communication, Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technology Orientation, Customer Service, Attention to Detail and Self-Management. Set aside at least 2 hours to take the external assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. There are timed sections that must be completed within the allotted timeframe. Your score from the external assessment Non-supervisory will remain on file for 180 days, allowing you to apply for multiple DOS-announced positions without needing to retake the assessments. Top applicants may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Skill in oral, interpersonal, and written communication. Ability to interact effectively with high level officials. Skill in managing budgets, allocating resources, and ensuring efficient operational execution within mission requirements. Knowledge of human resources functions sufficient to oversee work in classification, staffing, recruitment/placement, onboarding and offboarding, pay setting, benefits, and retirement. Ability to apply knowledge of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents. Skill in applying strategic planning methods to develop and advise on courses of action for administrative programs and mission objectives. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We do not make assumptions regarding your experience. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration. Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. Qualified non-competitive candidates must be deemed best qualified based on the applicant assessment in order to be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. You may preview questions for this vacancy.