The RDBL is seeking an Administrative Specialist to perform duties in the following areas: budgeting and financial management, procurement and contracting, personnel administration, travel, supply, and/or property management. The employee also performs office management and/or program support work. If you are a highly motivated individual with strong administrative experience and excellent communication skills, please apply today to join this amazing team!

Duties

Plan and accomplish special projects or assignments. Research, compile, and summarize cost date in the formulation of the annual budget estimates. Support procurement / contracting work and/or provides general administrative support related to office supplies, office property, or office moves/modifications. Review cash award requests for completeness and compliance with policies, guidelines, and procedures. Supervise property management and functions as the property custodian. Coordinate many activities of the Laboratory/Branch/Office with the Division Director's Office. Make travel arrangements for supervisor and staff, including preparing travel orders and vouchers and professional services contracts. Coordinate the timely filing of annual and quarterly reports.

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.)
• 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.
• If qualifying based upon education, please submit a copy of transcript(s).
• Location will be as advertised but may be negotiable in the future as a remote position, after selection and an onboarding period of 90 days.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-09, you must meet one of the following: A. Have 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. Have 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: monitoring internal budget data; participating in the formulation of annual operating budgets; reconciling expenditures against allocated funding; serving as a purchase card holder; reviewing requisitions to determine that proper specifications or purchase descriptions are included in solicitation documents; participating with higher graded staff in the procurement of technical items. OR C. Have a combination of post baccalaureate education related to the position and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. 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. 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 assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12628934

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: JoAnn Sutthill
• Email: [email protected]