This position is located in the Epigenetics and Stem Cell Biology Laboratory (ESCBL), within the Division of Intramural Research (DIR), National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). Incumbent will serve as an Administrative Specialist in support of NIEHS' mission and programs and performs varied administrative work in the following areas: budgeting and financial management, procurement and contracting, personnel administration, travel, supply, and/or property management.

Duties

Performs varied administrative work in the following areas: budgeting and financial management, procurement and contracting, personnel administration, travel, supply, and/or property management. Performs office management and/or program support work such as planning, research, analysis, correspondence control, communication, and/or liaison. Assists managers with personnel related actions, including the referral of job candidates, the selection process, and notification of applicants. Provides general administrative support related to supplies, property, or moves/modifications, working with other offices to arrange and coordinate such activities. Maintains liaison and communications with persons and groups from within and outside the organization.

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.
• If qualifying based on education, please provide transcripts.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Administrative Specialist GS-0301 position at the GS-09 level, you must have: A. completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or J.D., if related; OR B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: participating in the formulation of annual operating budgets; reconciling expenditures against allocated funding; providing guidance, assistance, and training to purchase cardholders; reviewing requisitions to determine that proper specifications or purchase descriptions are included in solicitation documents; participating with higher graded staff in the procurement of technical items; coordinating the preparation of personnel actions and tracking the status of various personnel actions. OR C. a combination of post baccalaureate education related to the position and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. 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/12123992

Education

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Dr Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Tracey Suggs
• Email: [email protected]