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 09/05/2023, whichever comes first.

Duties

The Earthquake Engineering Group develops, advances, and deploys measurement science for earthquake hazards reduction for buildings and infrastructure lifelines in ways that enhance public safety, community resilience, and economic security. We are looking for an Administrative Office Assistant to provide clerical and administrative support to the Earthquake Engineering Group! If selected, you will be responsible for: Processing travel authorizations and vouchers Preparing documentation for guest researchers' appointments/renewals Assisting in the in-processing of new employees and associates to include arranging for office space, phones, and computer accounts prior to arrival Preparing for and executing out-processing actions prior to the departure of exiting employees and associates Managing time and attendance Purchasing equipment, supplies, and services Serving as a bankcard holder Preparing training requests and documents completed training Scheduling meetings Registering visitors Managing files, including archiving records according to published records schedules Serving as the principal office contact for phones and visitors Preparing documents, reports, and correspondence This position requires a typing speed of 40 WPM. We are looking for someone with skill in using a variety of office automation software, such as spreadsheets and word processing applications.

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
• Must be able to type 40 WPM
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: To qualify for the ZS-III position, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level (ZS-II for NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience in completing routine administrative tasks, including travel preparation, timekeeping, acquisitions, and calendar/scheduling for others. OR 4 years of education above high school OR An equivalent combination of experience and/or post-high school education In addition to the above minimum qualification requirements, applicants must be able to type 40 wpm. 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

This position allows applicants to qualify with education. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required prior to a final offer of employment.

Education completed outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with a course by course listing) is required with your application.

Contacts

• Address Materials and Structural Systems Division 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Katerina Andrews
• Phone: 301-975-4387
• Email: [email protected]