NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Administrative Office Assistant (OA) to join our team! This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the first 150 applications are received or 07/27/2023, whichever comes first.

Duties

The candidate selected will serve as an Administrative Support Assistant for the ITL Chief of Staff as well as the Information Technology Lab office supporting, Travel, NAIS process, scheduling meetings, bankcard purchases, and other administrative activities. Performs a full range of administrative support functions and responsibilities including preparing and processing all travel and NAIS actions, serving as a bankcard holder and timekeeper, and managing files. Prepares documents, reports, and correspondence requiring typing 40 WPM and skill using a variety of office automation software, such as spreadsheet and word processing software. Trains administrative staff on various administrative subjects. Works independently and as part of a team to lead, develop and implement ways to improve workflow and services provided. Supports current policies/processes and drafts new administrative policies/processes to enhance unit needs. Applies knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to complete tasks and resolve administrative problems to ensure the effective operation of the Information Technology Laboratory Office and be proficient in office automation tools, such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Access, and SharePoint. Performs duties independently.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Must meet time-in-grade/band requirements, as applicable
• Bargaining Unit Position: No
• Ability to type 40 wpm

Qualifications

All applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of the specialized experience at the GS-8 level (ZS-IV at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience as an office support assistance to an organizational unit (OU) or division to include preparing correspondence, scheduling meetings, human resources management, travel management, property and/or space management, purchasing supplies & equipment, time and attendance, generating reports, and consolidating data. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done. We will credit all qualifying volunteer experience in your application. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. Applicant Reconsideration

Education

Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

Contacts

• Address Information Technology Laboratory 100 Bureau Drive Building 225/Room B266 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Tiffani Brown
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]