Administrative Assistant

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Office of Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Management (OSHEM). More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

The Administrative Assistant provides a variety of financial, procurement and clerical support services. The work encompasses financial management, budget administration, procurement and/or human resources functions. In this position, you will: Order a variety of goods and services using the agency's procurement system. Provide staff guidance and recommendations around new/established requirements, regulations and procedures related to administrative operations. Prepare and track forms for billing, receiving, disbursing, and/or transferring funds. Follow up on transactions to ensure completion. Prepare, review, certify, and approve travel authorizations/vouchers in the travel system. Prepare or review outgoing correspondence for grammar, format and correctness.

Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website.

There are no basic education requirements for this position.