This vacancy is for an Administrative Specialist position in the Associate Director for Economic Programs located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Administrative Specialist, 0301-9, FPL GS-9, positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Duties

Assist internal and external customers with routine inquiries concerning standard processing procedures, requirements, and office functions. Serve as timekeeper ensuring time and attendance (TA) records are accurately entered, validated, and certified each pay period in the GovTA System, resolving any and all discrepancies with the appropriate contacts. Develop administrative processes and procedures and provide quality assurance oversight of all administrative activities to ensure compliance with governing regulations and to facilitate a more efficient and effective administrative operation. Provide support to Senior Level staff to include activities related to training, conferences, meetings, and travel.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by closing date.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• This is a BARGAINING unit position.
• This position may be covered by one or more of the following bargaining units: American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 2782(HQ) or AFGE Local 1438(DN). If you have specific questions, please contact the HR Specialist.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: For the GS-9, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-7 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: developing reports on technical/ administrative functions; planning and scheduling meetings/conferences; providing support for travel, time and attendance, and no cost training nominations; assisting with the preparation of materials to be distributed during meetings, taking notes to ensure follow-up actions regarding commitments arising from meetings are fulfilled; and completing meeting summarization reports. OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. 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.

Contacts

• Address Associate Director for Economic Programs 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC 20233 US
• Name: Michelle Gamble
• Phone: 301-763-4481
• Email: [email protected]