NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Administrative Specialist to join our team! This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the first 200 applications are received or 09/27/2023, whichever comes first.

Duties

You will serve as an Administrative Specialist for the Design and Construction Office supporting the Office's Budget, Acquisitions, Human Resources, Travel, NIST Associates Information System (NAIS) process, and other administrative activities. If selected, you will: - Generate reports in the Commerce Business Systems - Gather and track labor and other expenditures - Prepare procurement requests using an automated purchase system and create and maintain spreadsheets for each contract/task order - Track personnel actions - Prepare and reviews travel actions - Process NAIS actions - Serve as a bankcard holder - Maintain administrative databases and other record/file systems - Assist with other administrative activities, such as space set up, procurement of property, and timekeeping You will be expected to perform duties independently, with minimal guidance, and have the ability to effectively analyze and resolve problems. We are looking for someone proficient in the use of MS Excel spreadsheets using sorting methods and formulas and the use of office automation tools, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Access.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level (ZA-I at NIST) in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience with administrative functions for an organization, in preparing documentation for budget and financial planning, human resources, acquisitions, travel, and procurement. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related OR Equivalent combination of education and experience. 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. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: 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 Office of Facilities and Property Management 100 Bureau Drive Building 301/Room B114-1 Mail Stop 1900 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Jason Travis
• Phone: 301-975-5998
• Email: [email protected]