Overview
Administrative Officer Jobs in Washington, DC at US National Institute of Standards and Technology
Full Job Description
Duties
Provide guidance on staffing, benefits, and leave to organizational unit
Identify budget compliance issues and propose corrective solutions
Contribute analysis for budget forecasts
Define requirements and evaluate proposals for procurement contracts
Conduct analysis to improve organizational efficiency
Develop protocols and controls for property management
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
U.S. citizenship
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Suitable for Federal employment
Bargaining Unit Position: No
Qualifications
Applicants must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 (ZA-I at NIST) level.
Specialized experience is defined as:
Documenting and processing paperwork for new hires and personnel actions
Reviewing and processing financial transactions such as invoices, travel claims, or purchase orders, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations
and guidelines
Resolving purchase order issues by liaising with vendors, procurement personnel, and internal stakeholders
OR
Master’s or equivalent degree.
OR
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related
OR
A combination of education and experience.
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.
If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration
Education
This position allows applicants to qualify with education. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required prior to a final offer of employment.
Education completed outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education’s website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with a course by course listing) is required with your application.
Additional information
This position is covered under NIST’s Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS). The APMS is a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Find out more about the APMS here!
We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.
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A trial period may be required.
This appointment may be extended up to four years without further competition.
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Title: Administrative Officer
Company: US National Institute of Standards and Technology
Location: Washington, DC
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