NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for an Administrative Office Assistant (OA) to join our team! This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the first 100 applications are received or 06/17/2024, whichever comes first.

Duties

The Building Energy & Environment Division enables cost-effective, energy-efficient, grid-integrated buildings that have healthy and comfortable indoor environments and reduced environmental impacts through advances in measurement science and standards development. The individual selected for this position will provide direct administrative and financial management support to the Building Energy & Environment Division. Major duties for this position include, but are not limited to: Administering time and attendance Preparing and arranging travel authorizations for international and/or domestic travel Receiving visitors and incoming calls Managing appointment calendars for Division staff Processing grants, contracts and Cooperative Agreements Providing meeting support by working collaboratively with staff Purchasing and procuring office supplies, equipment and services Preparing and reviewing documents, reports and correspondence for accuracyEstablishing and maintaining office filing systems Establishing and/or implementing new office procedures Other duties as assigned Although not required, special consideration will be given to applicants who possess skill in prioritizing, tracking, completing multiple tasks, and have experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro. All applicants must be able to type at least 40 WPM.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Must meet time-in-grade/band requirements, as applicable
• Must be able to type at least 40 WPM.
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level (ZS-III at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience performing a broad range of office management assignments including serving as a timekeeper, preparing and managing travel requests, completing procurement and bankcard processing, coordinating meetings, and utilizing automated systems to complete reoccurring reports. All applicants must also be able to type at least 40 WPM. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done. We will credit all qualifying volunteer experience in your application. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. Applicant Reconsideration

Education

Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

Contacts

• Address Building Energy and Environment Division 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Evelyn Carter-Hopkins
• Email: [email protected]