The position is located in the Division of Clinical and Health Services Research (DCHSR), Office of the Director (OD), National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Duties

As a Staff Assistant you will: Serve as a representative for the office on all matters related to implementation of policy, plans, and programs. Direct and implement administrative functions for the office. Keep supervisor fully informed of current conditions throughout the organization and take appropriate action to ensure that administrative activities are properly implemented. Analyze organizational programs and activities through review of reports and initiate or recommend action to correct problems and improve programs. Review and make recommendations on new or changed programs and plans; and formulate and propose plans, programs and policies to ensure proper and consistent implementation of the organization's goals and objectives. Establish and implement standards for the efficient operation of the office. Develop short and long term plans for the office, set priorities, and establish work requirements. Assign administrative work based on priorities and personnel availability. Exercise responsibility for the internal document control management.

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.)
• If qualifying based on education, please submit transcripts.
• 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.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Staff Assistant 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: identifying procedures required for the completion of an administrative project; responding to inquiries concerning organizational projects and activities, and distributing and drafting responses to internal and external correspondence; OR C. A combination of post-baccalaureate education related to the position and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In order to qualify for a Staff Assistant GS-0301 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: analyzing administrative problems, developing recommendations, and synthesizing the data into reports or briefings; implementing administrative functions for an office; and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders on administrative matters of interest; OR C. A combination of post-baccalaureate education related to the position and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In order to qualify for a Staff Assistant GS-0301 position at the GS-12 level, you must have: A. 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: assigning administrative work to staff and providing direction on administrative assignments; monitoring the status of sensitive issues, special concerns and projects for the office; serving as an office/organizational representative to internal and external stakeholders on issues regarding administrative plans, goals, and objectives; and analyzing and evaluating internal administrative policies, procedures, and processes. 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/12332135

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 Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Sabina Green
• Phone: 301-451-4378
• Email: [email protected]