NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a 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 11/12/2024, whichever comes first.

Duties

The Department of Commerce ranked top 5 in the 2023 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government amongst large agencies for the 12th year in a row! The ranking showcases the Department's continued commitment to increasing our employee engagement, employee satisfaction, and positive perceptions towards diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Come join our team! Working as an Administrative Office Assistant (OA) in the Directors office, you will serve as an expert administrative support in the areas of travel, T&A, procurement, and bankcard. Plan and implement logistics, registration, material production/distribution in support of Examiner training, Judges and overseers, FACA Committee Management, Baldridge Executive Fellows meetings, and the Quest for Excellence Conference. Effectively communicate with colleagues, senior-level management, and stakeholders. Address program inquires based on knowledge of program processes, materials, and produce/service offerings.

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
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: Applicant must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-8 (ZS IV at NIST) level. Expertise in event management, and logistics. Expert administrative support functions including T&A's, preparing and managing travel requests, completing procurement and bankcard processing. In addition to meeting the Specialized Experience listed above you must be able to type 40 words per minute (WPM). 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 experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration

Education

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

Contacts

• Address NIST Office of the Director 100 Bureau Drive Building 101/Room A1137 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Evelyn Carter-Hopkins
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]