Administrative Officer
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Administrative Support Assistant (OA)
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
GS-4 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $30,286 - $39,372
Typical requirements: 1 year general experience. 2 years college or associate degree.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves providing everyday administrative help in a government office, such as answering phones, scheduling meetings, handling travel paperwork, and buying supplies to keep things running smoothly.
It's ideal for someone organized and detail-oriented who enjoys supporting a team without needing advanced technical skills.
A good fit would be an entry-level professional or recent graduate with some office experience or relevant education.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-04 level (for ZS-III), including scheduling meetings, answering phones, greeting visitors, and reserving conference rooms
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 level (for ZS-IV), including preparing travel requests, managing calendars, editing communications, and handling bankcard purchases
- Alternatively, 4 years of education above high school or a combination of education and experience
- Ability to type at least 40 words per minute
- Experience can include paid, unpaid, or volunteer work that builds relevant skills
- U.S. citizenship typically required for federal positions (implied by agency)
Full Job Description
NIST is seeking highly qualified and motivated Administrative Support Assistants to provide comprehensive administrative support services.
This role drives organizational efficiency by coordinating and executing a wide range of administrative tasks, including managing calendars, arranging conference rooms for meetings, preparing timecards, and purchasing supplies and equipment.
To qualify for the ZS-III, applicants must meet one of the following: Possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 (ZS-II at NIST) level.
Specialized experience is defined as experience scheduling meetings, answering phones, greeting visitors, and arranging and reserving conference rooms for meetings.
OR 4 years of education above high school OR A combination of education and experience To qualify for the ZS-IV, applicants must possess 1 year ( 52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS- 06 ( ZS- III at NIST) level.
Specialized experience is defined as experience preparing travel requests, managing calendars, reviewing and editing written communications, and completing bankcard purchases.
AND In addition to the requirements above, all applicants must be able to type 40 words per minute.
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 Major Duties:
- In this position, you will: serve as the principal office contact for phone calls and visitors schedule meetings process travel authorizations and vouchers assist with onboarding and out-processing of staff prepare timecards manage time and attendance serve as a bankcard holder and purchase equipment, supplies, and services prepare documents, reports, and correspondence
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