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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! The ranking showcases the Department's continued commitment to increasing our employee engagement, employee satisfaction, and positive perceptions towards diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Come join our team! Responsibilities Working as an Administrative Support Assistant (OA), you will perform a full range of clerical and administrative support assistant duties for the Office of Information Systems Management (OISM) with minimum supervision, including areas such as financial, travel, bankcard, event scheduling, human resources, time and attendance, and other general administrative activities consistent with programmatic objectives of NIST; collaborate with other administrative staff within OISM and outside OISM to keep administrative policies and guidelines up to date to ensure an efficient operation. Uses judgment of administrative guidelines to keep supervisor and OISM leadership apprised of issues/concerns. Work with varied levels of staff within OISM, NIST, other Federal Agencies, and the public. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the Administrative Support Assistant (OA), ZS-IV position, applicants must meet one of the following: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-6 (ZS-III Ifor NIST). Specialized experience is defined experience as providing a variety of administrative support activities utilizing automated electronic and computer systems. In addition to the above minimum qualification requirements, applicants must be able to type 40 wpm. 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 Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position. 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. T 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