The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo.  This position is located in the Office of Digital Transformation. The Smithsonian Institution (SI) is embarking on an Institution-wide digital transformation led by the Office of Digital Transformation (ODT) to become digitally empowered Institution that builds purposeful connections.  

Duties

The Administrative Officer is responsible for supporting s the Unit through a combination of management analysis, long-range planning, budget formulation and execution, personnel administration, procurement, facilities management, security and safety services.

Requirements

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
• May need to complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: GS-12 Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service.  For this position, specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience in a cultural or museum setting with planning, managing, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive administrative support program covering budget, human resources, procurement, internal controls, information technology, safety/security or other support services; and advising and counseling on administrative concerns.  Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

Education

Education cannot be substituted as experience for this position at the GS-12 grade level.

Contacts

• Address SMITHSONIAN Office of Human Resources POB 37012, 600 Maryland Avenue, MRC 517 Suite 5060 Washington, District of Columbia 20013-7012 United States
• Name: Inez Dent
• Phone: 202-213-1472
• Email: [email protected]