Are you a detail-oriented and organized individual who enjoys helping others stay on task? If so, then apply to this announcement and join the NIH Office of Research Facilities, Division of Facilities Stewardship (DFS) office.

Duties

As a Secretary (Office Automation), you will: Serve as principal administrative support to supervisor and his/her staff. As recognized authority on the office's administrative policies and procedures, apply the manager's philosophy and policies with regard to administrative tasks. Provide non-technical information about the work of the organization and coordinate substantive program requirements, administrative details, or staff support responsibilities. Maintain supervisor's daily calendar, making appointments and arranging conferences and meetings without specific prior approval. Independently develop methods for automating administrative reports. Receive all visitors and telephone calls to supervisor. Control all correspondence. Receive all incoming unclassified mail and maintain a daily log of all official mail. Determine whether correspondence should be brought to the attention of the supervisor, referred to appropriate personnel, or handled personally.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• This position is designated as a Tier II "non-emergency/teleworker" position.
• If selected, you will be covered by a bargaining unit (union).

Qualifications

Qualifications: In order to qualify for a Secretary (OA), GS-0318 position, at the GS-08 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: making commitments for the supervisor without prior approval; assigning work to the other clerical staff, explaining non-technical policies and procedures and tracking the status for adherence to deadlines; making recommendations and decisions in administrative priorities; and creating automated reports to track administrative functions. In addition, you must type at least 40 or more words per minute. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12048288

Education

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Dr Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Alfred Newman
• Phone: 301-827-9708
• Email: [email protected]