This position is located in the VRC Administrative Management Branch (VAMB), Office of Administrative Services (OAS), Office of Science Management and Operations (OSMO), Office of the Director (OD), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Duties

If selected for this position, you may perform the following duties: - Advise program managers regarding budgetary concerns such as projected shortfalls or unanticipated financial needs. Provide advice regarding significant deviations from original plan. - Perform the full-range of general administration and advisory services and/or functions, performing all that apply: outside activities, time and attendance, relocation requests, human resources services, facilities management, property management, space/logistics, safety/security, and travel. - Conduct negotiations with vendors to obtain goods and services. - Provide information on Congressional and other outside inquires and reports; and recommend positive course of action. - Create and execute strategic and/or operating plans for new fiscal years, which includes the gathering of key information essential to the planning process such as internal information, benchmarking information, and stakeholder input. - Interpret policies and procedures in the management of space and facilitates. Manage and monitor the budget, design, construction and modification of existing and/or new space. Responsible for tracking overhead costs associated with assigned space. If you are selected at the GS-09 or GS-11 levels, you will essentially perform the same duties as those at the full performance level described above, however, duties are less complex and will be performed under closer supervision with more detailed guidance.

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 a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• 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.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• A one-year trial/probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.

Qualifications

Qualifications: In order to qualify for an Administrative Officer, GS-0341 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: 1.) Analyzing routine expenditures and spending plans. 2.) Drafting specifications for use in contracts. 3.) Conducting routine cost comparisons and estimates. 4.) Assisting in performing general administration and advisory services including procurement, human resources services, facilities and space management, and property management. OR C. a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In order to qualify for an Administrative Officer, GS-0341 position at the GS-11 level, you must have: A. completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related; OR B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Participating in the preparation and execution of organizational budgets. 2.) Reconciling monthly expenditures against allocated funding. 3. Drafting specifications and statements of work for service contracts and equipment leases, including conducting negotiations with vendors. 4.) Assisting in performing general administration and advisory services and/or functions, such as time and attendance, human resources services, facilities management, property management, and space/logistics, safety/security; OR C. a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In order to qualify for an Administrative Officer, GS-0341 position at the GS-12 level, you must have: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Preparing, executing and monitoring organizational budgets. 2.) Analyzing and evaluating financial information to assess overall financial performance of an organization and making recommendations to improve performance. 3.) Developing acquisition plans and cost estimates; monitoring contract performance and compliance with terms and conditions of purchase orders. 4.) Verifying accurate distribution of accountable property and resolving property management discrepancies. 5.) Providing advice on staffing and recruitment issues. 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 application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12277468

Education

If applying for the Administrative Officer at the GS-09 or GS-11 level:

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 Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Marisa Smith
• Phone: 3014964867
• Email: [email protected]