Extramural Support Assistant - Montgomery County, MD, United States - US National Institutes of Health

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Montgomery County, MD, United States

1 week ago

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Description

Duties:

If selected for the position, you will perform the following duties:

  • Perform specialized tasks requiring continuing responsibilities for projects, questions, and issues related to the grants functions. Serve as a point of contact and furnish explanations of the regulations and procedures pertaining to the grants function.
  • Review completed work of other clerical staff to ensure that instructions have been followed.
  • Provide logístical support and coordination for scientific conferences, workshops, and site visits as well as review and other advisory group meetings. Assists with meeting activities on site.
  • Maintain data in local databases and prepares reports.
  • Use software functions to produce a wide range of documents that require complex formats such as graphics or tables within text, to edit and reformat electronic drafts, and to update or revise existing databases or spreadsheets.


If you are selected at the GS-5 or GS-6 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 closer supervision with more detailed guidance.


Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
  • Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
  • Must be able to type at least 40 words per minute with 3 or fewer errors in a 5minute sample.

Qualifications:


To qualify for an Extramural Support Assistant (OA), GS-0303 position at the GS-05 level, you must have:
A. Completed 4 years of education above High School. OR- C. Combination of post high school education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.
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To qualify for an Extramural Support Assistant (OA), GS-0303 position at the GS-06 level,
you must have:1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: reviewing documents against the established standard to ensure accuracy/completeness; answering questions from customers and directing inquires to appropriate parties; managing office supplies and equipment and preparing requests for purchases/repairs; maintaining administrative related information using spreadsheets or database software; AND coordinating meeting and travel logistics (e.g., creating itineraries, finding airfare and hotels, identifying meeting locations).
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To qualify for an Extramural Support Assistant (OA), GS-0303 position at the GS-07 level,
you must have:


  • In addition, for all grade levels, you must be able to type at least 40 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

Education:


Additional information:


  • A oneyear trial/probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
  • At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: [telework (work from home on a regular basis or ad hoc basis but reports to the office at least once a week/two days a pay period), compressed schedules, flexible schedules].
  • 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.
  • The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
  • Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.
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How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):


  • F1: Grants Management Support
  • F2: Administrative & Clerical Operations
  • F3: Travel, Event, & Meeting Logistics
  • F4: Computer Skills
  • Best Qualified for those who are superior in the evaluation criteria
  • Well Qualified for those who excel in the evaluation criteria
  • Qualified for those who only meet the minimum qualification re
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