We are seeking to fill an Administrative Lab Manager position, with a primary knowledge of implementing regulations, policies and practical decisions pertaining to administrative management of the lab office. Please make sure to highlight and thoroughly describe your experience in your resume.

Duties

Assist the Lab Chief in planning and managing total resources to meet program's varied commitments. Provides advice and assistance in helping to assure Lab Chief has all the resources required to accomplish a quality job/project. Incumbent assists Lab Chief in formulating, proposing, implementing, and controlling budgetary plans for Laboratory operations. Establishes separate budgetary expenditure accounts for personnel, supplies and equipment, travel and contracted services and tracks these accounts weekly. Coordinate personnel management activities including recommendations and review of proposed actions mechanisms used by NIH. At the request of the Lab Chief, incumbent discusses with the Administrative Officer needs for additional FTEs and funds for fellowship awards; Prepares personnel packages for recruitment, new hires, renewals and terminations for FTE and non-FTE packages. Establishes administrative controls and procedures; advises laboratory staff members on regulations, policies, and procedures, prioritizes to accommodate fluctuating workload. Make recommendations regarding spending patterns and major purchases to be made by lab. Also provides input regarding "end of year" and "set-aside funding. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Contacts all FTEs to make sure they verify their time cards each week and adjusts if needed. Informs the leaving approving official when timecards need to be approved.

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.
• The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
• A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-09 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: A. You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying 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: assisting in gathering financial data for the development of annual budgets; preparing personnel actions; reviewing and approving travel requests; interpreting policies and regulations; and serving as an advisor on administrative matters; B. 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; C. A combination of education and specialized experience that meets the qualification requirements 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. 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. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12207161

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: Michelle Davis
• Phone: 301-480-2560
• Email: [email protected]