Administrative Assistant

About this role

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: experience performing a wide range of administrative and secretarial functions, such as preparing and proofreading correspondence, scheduling appointments, maintaining supervisor's calendar, arranging travel, etc.

Experience in the use of office automation tools such as Microsoft Office 365 Applications, automated time keeping system, automated travel system, etc. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Skill to meet and deal tactfully and effectively with individuals at all levels, to exchange information, discuss administrative matters, and to gain understanding and cooperation in matters related to correspondence.

Ability to review and discuss results tactfully and constructively for correspondence composed by others. Knowledge of proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and correspondence procedures sufficient to prepare correspondence of an administrative nature and review outgoing material for correctness, proper format, and completeness. Proficiency with microcomputer-base word processing applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), appointment calendars, emails and other database applications that are used to maintain automated tracking systems.

Ability to work efficiently in handling multiple assignments with competing priorities, often under considerable pressure to meet deadlines. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume. The NRC encourages applicants to provide job experience details in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria.

PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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