This position is located at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Center (CC), in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The position reports directly to a Service Chief in the Nursing Department and directly supports all aspects of the Service Chief in the Nursing Department. The GS-11 Program Specialist (Staff Assistant) opportunity is available in the following areas: * Nursing Operations * Chief Nurse Office

Duties

If you are selected for this position your responsibilities will include: - Serves as a representative for the office on all matters related to the implementation of policy, plans, and programs. Directs and implements administrative functions for the office, keeps the supervisor fully informed of current conditions throughout the service, and takes appropriate action to ensure that administrative activities are properly implemented to support its mission. - Tracking activities, deadlines, records, responses to data calls, and/or other matters with attention to detail, analyzing the information tracked, preparing summaries and written analysis of the information for supervisors or colleagues, orally communicating the analysis and following up to ensure that deadlines for matters are being met. - Establishes and implements standards for the efficient operation of the office. Coordinates subordinate staff and colleagues in the department, ensuring that the administrative and clerical functions required for a smooth and efficient operation are provided. Reviews work, accepting, amending, or rejecting work as appropriate on behalf of the supervisor. Exercises responsibility for internal document control management.

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.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
• This position is designated Tier II.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Staff Assistant, GS-0301 position at the GS-11 level, you must have: A. completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related; OR B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: analyzing administrative problems, developing recommendations, and synthesizing the data into reports or briefings; implementing administrative functions for an office; and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders on administrative matters of interest. OR C. A combination of post baccalaureate education related to the position and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12249271 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.

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: NIH HR Service Desk Branch E
• Email: [email protected]