Summary
This position is part of the Arctic Energy Office, Department of Energy. As a Program Support Specialist, you will serve as primary point of contact for managing all office logistics, including complex scheduling, domestic and foreign travel for staff, procurement activities, and conference coordination, ensuring compliance with federal and departmental regulations.
Duties
The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The Arctic Energy Office serves as DOE's principal advisor on all domestic Arctic issues including energy, science, and national security - and acts as the unified voice for Arctic priorities across the Department and to bring the Arctic into the Department of Energy (DOE) and the DOE into the Arctic, coordinating cross-agency efforts to address energy, science, and national security challenges unique to the region. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy As a Program Support Specialist, you will: Coordinate administrative operations and office logistics (including executive scheduling, space, property, and records management) to maintain efficient daily workflow for the office. Plan and execute domestic and international travel arrangements, ensuring adherence to federal travel regulations and international clearance requirements. Monitor operational expenditures and procurement activities, tracking office resources to ensure compliance with federal acquisition guidelines. Develop informational and outreach materials, such as reports, briefings, digital content, and toolkits aligned with agency messaging standards. Manage executive correspondence and action-tracking systems, ensuring timely coordination, distribution, and completion of high-priority organizational tasks.
Education
There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.
How you will be evaluated
Your application will be assessed based on your responses to an online assessment that measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. Your score will place you into one of three pre-defined quality categories under Category Rating procedures. These categories are "Best Qualified", "Well Qualified", and "Qualified". You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Reasonable Accommodation Requests: 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 reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations 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. 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 Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below. Administration and Management Attention to Detail Communications and Media Contracting/Procurement Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Writing Application of Veterans' Preference: If you are a preference eligible candidate, you will be listed at the top of whichever quality category your rating places you in. CP/CPS veterans are placed at the top of the highest category for all positions except professional and scientific positions at GS-9 and higher. Non-Competitive Hiring Authority for Military Spouses: If you are a military spouse eligible under this authority, and you meet the minimum qualification requirements for the position, you will be referred to the selecting official for consideration on a separate list specific to only military spouses. Career Transition Assistance Programs: To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as scoring in the in Well Qualified category (or higher). You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date (10/08/2026) of this announcement. To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, clickhttps://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13078663.