Summary The Department of Commerce ranked top 5 in the 2023 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government amongst large agencies for the 12th year in a row! This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date the first 100 applications are received or 09/23/2024 , whichever comes first. Responsibilities This position is in the Administrative Support Program (ASP) in the Office of Human Resources Management. The ASP provides temporary administrative support to various offices within the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This position is responsible for providing a wide range of administrative support duties. Major duties include: Answering and directing telephone calls Managing calendars Creating spreadsheets, presentations, and reports Reviewing, writing, and editing correspondence Maintaining time and attendance Coordinating and scheduling meetings/conferences Arranging travel Maintaining and organizing files Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Administrative Support Clerk (OA) ZS-0303-II To qualify for the ZS-II position, applicants must have at least six months of progressively responsible clerical, office or other administrative experience that indicates the ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform administrative support duties, such as those described in the duties section of this announcement. OR One full-year of post high school education in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. OR An equivalent combination of experience and/or post-high school education. In addition to the above minimum qualification requirements, applicants must be able to type 40 wpm. Administrative Support Assistant (OA) ZS-0303-III To qualify for the ZS-III position, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level (ZS-II for NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience in completing administrative duties, such as maintaining time and attendance, arranging travel, managing multiple calendars, reviewing and editing correspondence, maintaining files, and/or compiling and entering information into automated systems. OR 4 years of education above high school. OR An equivalent combination of experience and/or post-high school education. In addition to the above minimum qualification requirements, applicants must be able to type 40 wpm. All applicants must submit a resume. Only the first three (3) pages of your submitted resume will be reviewed. On your resume, ensure that the qualifications for this job (through your work/related experiences, publications, certifications, etc.) are reflected in the first three (3) pages if your page count is greater than 3. 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 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 before a final offer of employment. Use of foreign education for qualifications An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. 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 course-by-course listing) is required with your application. Additional Information This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS), a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Learn 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. Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions. You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY to be considered for this position. All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible to make qualification or eligibility determinations. A probationary period may be required. This position is an intermittent/"as needed" work schedule. 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: Telework Flexible work schedules Paid parental leave Paid vacation Sick leave Family-friendly leave Childcare subsidy program for qualifying families Back-up child care program Child and elder-care resources On-site childcare center Lactation spaces Wellness programs Fitness center Employee assistance programs