Administrative Office Assistant (OA)
Company: usagov
Location: Gaithersburg
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary
This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date
the first 250 applications are received or 05/31/2023, whichever
comes first.
This job is open to
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or
"displaced" employee.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above,
but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the
U.S.
U.S. Citizens and Status Candidates (this includes Merit Promotion,
Status Candidates, Former Overseas Employees, CTAP, ICTAP, VRA,
VEOA, 30% or More Disabled, EVHO, Schedule A, Military Spouses,
Americorps, Peace Corps, Vista, Interchange Agreement Eligibles,
and National Guard).
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Duties
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION, APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS ONE
OF THE FOLLOWING:
One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at
least the GS-4 (ZS-II at NIST) level.
Specialized experience is defined as experience providing the
following administrative support services:
Four (4) years of education above high school
OR
An equivalent combination of specialized experience and
education
NOTE: Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours
(i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the
specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study
(30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6
months of specialized 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!
NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment
to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees
balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety
of work-life flexibilities such as:
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn
more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting
documents to assess your qualifications for this position. Please
be sure that your resume and supporting documents include detailed
information to support your qualifications for this position.
Failure to provide sufficient and/or legible evidence in your
resume or supporting documents may result in a "not qualified"
determination. You MUST also selected at least ONE eligibility
(i.e., how you wish to be considered) in order to receive
consideration for this position.
RATING:
Applications will be assessed on the following competencies:
REFERRAL
If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may
be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be
required to participate in a selection interview. You will be
referred depending upon your eligibility (i.e., Merit candidate,
veterans preference, etc). Please review the Evaluation Process on
how applicants are review and referred based upon how they wish to
be considered for the position.
CTAP or ICTAP eligibility:
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for the
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career
Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must be determined eligible
and rated as well-qualified to receive special selection priority.
"Well Qualified" means that in addition to meeting the minimum
qualification requirements and selective placement factor(s), if
applicable, you must receive a score of 85 or higher. Please review
the following site regarding required documents to support CTAP or
ICTAP eligibility and additional information regarding this
authority - CTAP/ICTAP Eligibility
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn
more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have
access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of
position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time,
temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the
following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure
you're eligible under their policies.
The documents required vary based on how you're applying (i.e., as
a veteran or disabled veteran, current or former Federal employee,
etc.). Please review the Required Documents for this position to
find out if there are any documents required with your application.
Failure to submit required documents, based upon how you apply, may
result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application
package.
A COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES: 1) A resume, 2) vacancy question
responses, and 3) submission of any required documents. Please note
that if you do not provide all required information, as specified
in this announcement, or if the documents submitted are illegible
you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the
special consideration for which you may be eligible).
RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume by either
creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing.
Cover letters are optional. To receive any credit for relevant
experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked
for experience listed on your resume. We suggest you preview the
online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to
ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please
refer to the Resume Guidance on how to build an effective
resume.
REINSTATEMENT: If you are a former federal employee (separated from
Federal service for at least 1 year) and wish to be
non-competitively reinstated for a higher grade or full performance
level than which you left federal employment, you MUST provide a
copy of your separation SF-50 (the "position occupied" block on the
SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1"
or "2") AND the last performance appraisal you received from your
federal employment which shows at least a fully successful
rating.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to
be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in
this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.
Click 'Apply' and we'll walk you through a four-step process on how
to attach a resume and any required documents. While working an
application, you may review, edit, delete and update information.
You must complete the online application process and submit any
required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time the closing
date of the announcement unless an applicant cut off has been
identified (see the SUMMARY section, as appropriate). If an
applicant cut off has been indicated, the announcement will close
by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date the cut off number
has been met.
Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a
confirmation notification by email. Your application will be
evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your
eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you
will receive another notification regarding the status of your
application.
NEED HELP?
-If experiencing any difficulties with the online application
process (anything after you have clicked the 'Apply Online'
button): please contact the Agency Contact listed on this
announcement between normal business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ET). If receiving any kind of error message, please be ready to
provide a screenshot or at a minimum, the error message text and
number. If necessary, we will provide you with a technical support
number for further assistance.
- If having trouble with USAJOBS (searching for jobs, account
password/profile issues, or Resume Builder): please visit the
USAJOBS Resource Center. We regret that we are unable to support
any issues with USAJOBS, as this service is not maintained by the
NIST.
- If experiencing a significant hardship which hinders your ability
to apply on-line, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this
announcement prior to the vacancy closing date and during normal
business hours to discuss your situation.
Agency contact information
Nicole Kiess
Email
nicole.kiess@nist.gov
Address
Information Access Division 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899
US
Next steps
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS
account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your
applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application
Status will appear along with the date your application was last
updated. For information on what each Application Status means,
visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
We will update applicant statuses when:
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
The documents required vary based on how you're applying (i.e., as
a veteran or disabled veteran, current or former Federal employee,
etc.). Please review the Required Documents for this position to
find out if there are any documents required with your application.
Failure to submit required documents, based upon how you apply, may
result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application
package.
A COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES: 1) A resume, 2) vacancy question
responses, and 3) submission of any required documents. Please note
that if you do not provide all required information, as specified
in this announcement, or if the documents submitted are illegible
you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the
special consideration for which you may be eligible).
RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume by either
creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing.
Cover letters are optional. To receive any credit for relevant
experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked
for experience listed on your resume. We suggest you preview the
online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to
ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please
refer to the Resume Guidance on how to build an effective
resume.
REINSTATEMENT: If you are a former federal employee (separated from
Federal service for at least 1 year) and wish to be
non-competitively reinstated for a higher grade or full performance
level than which you left federal employment, you MUST provide a
copy of your separation SF-50 (the "position occupied" block on the
SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1"
or "2") AND the last performance appraisal you received from your
federal employment which shows at least a fully successful
rating.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to
be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in
this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Click 'Apply' and we'll walk you through a four-step process on how
to attach a resume and any required documents. While working an
application, you may review, edit, delete and update information.
You must complete the online application process and submit any
required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time the closing
date of the announcement unless an applicant cut off has been
identified (see the SUMMARY section, as appropriate). If an
applicant cut off has been indicated, the announcement will close
by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date the cut off number
has been met.
Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a
confirmation notification by email. Your application will be
evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your
eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you
will receive another notification regarding the status of your
application.
NEED HELP?
-If experiencing any difficulties with the online application
process (anything after you have clicked the 'Apply Online'
button): please contact the Agency Contact listed on this
announcement between normal business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ET). If receiving any kind of error message, please be ready to
provide a screenshot or at a minimum, the error message text and
number. If necessary, we will provide you with a technical support
number for further assistance.
- If having trouble with USAJOBS (searching for jobs, account
password/profile issues, or Resume Builder): please visit the
USAJOBS Resource Center. We regret that we are unable to support
any issues with USAJOBS, as this service is not maintained by the
NIST.
- If experiencing a significant hardship which hinders your ability
to apply on-line, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this
announcement prior to the vacancy closing date and during normal
business hours to discuss your situation.
Agency contact information
Nicole Kiess
Email
nicole.kiess@nist.gov
Address
Information Access Division 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899
US
Next steps
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS
account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your
applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application
Status will appear along with the date your application was last
updated. For information on what each Application Status means,
visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
We will update applicant statuses when:
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
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