The NINR is looking to fill an Administrative Technician (OA) position within the Division of Management Services. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to identify, compile, and provide a wide variety of detailed budgetary data related to different accounts, object classes, and line items in support of human resources, procurement, and travel. If you possess these skills please take this opportunity to join our awesome organization. For more information click NINR.

Duties

As a Administrative Technician (OA) you will be performing duties such as: Attend meetings and prepare and distribute the minutes of the meetings. Assist in coordinating the logistics of meetings for senior staff by scheduling conference rooms, ensuring audiovisual support, making copies of handouts, sending out packets. Prepare and assure that procurement requests for supplies, materials and services are documented, justified and cleared appropriately. Communicate with vendors to ensure that products and services meet program requirements. Identify, compile, and provide a wide variety of detailed budgetary data related to different accounts, object classes, and line items in support of human resources, procurement, travel, etc. Perform a variety of human resource related duties such as preparation of personnel packages and updates, assistance with the recruitment process, assistance with in-and-out processing of staff, and maintenance of updated reports personnel actions. Perform office service processes and requirements such as document preparation, printing, copying, fax, mail, telephone and other communications services. Arrange travel for staff, including scheduling transportation, arranging hotel accommodations; keeping in touch with staff en-route; and preparing travel vouchers, travel orders, and requests for travel advances. If you are selected at the GS-05 or GS-06 level, 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 a closer supervisor 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 qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• 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.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• At the supervisor’s discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities such as "telework".

Qualifications

To qualify for an Administrative Technician (OA) position at the GS-303-5 level, you must: A. have completed 4 years of education above high school; OR B. have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks; maintaining an office filing system; managing office supplies (i.e., checking stock, determining inventory levels, and verifying receipt of delivered items); maintaining timekeeping records; receiving and directing telephone calls and visitors. OR C. have a combination of post high school education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. To qualify for an Administrative Technician (OA) position at the GS-303-6 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: preparing procurement requests for supplies, materials and services; tracking the use and rate of expenditures of select items in program budgets; coordinating meeting and travel logistics (e.g., creating itineraries, finding affordable airfare and hotels, identifying meeting locations, etc.); responding to customer or client inquiries (e.g., forwarding/directing messages, confirming customer orders, keeping customers informed of order status). In addition, you must be able to type at least 40 or more words per minute with 3 or fewer errors in a 5-minute sample. 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. 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. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12498909

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: NIH HR Service Desk Branch E
• Email: [email protected]