Extramural Support Assistant (OA)

To qualify for an Extramural Support Assistant (OA), GS-0303 position at the GS-05 level, you must have: 1. completed 4 years of education above High School. OR 2. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: performing clerical tasks (e.g., processing paperwork, tracking applications); providing administrative support by receiving and screening telephone calls, sorting mail, and filing documents; logging transactional and administrative data using spreadsheets or database software; AND providing logistics services for office staff (e.g., delivering mail, scanning documents, obtaining equipment, shipping files). OR 3.a combination of post high school education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. To qualify for an Extramural Support Assistant (OA), GS-0303 position at the GS-06 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: reviewing documents against the established standard to ensure accuracy/completeness; answering questions from customers and directing inquires to appropriate parties; managing office supplies and equipment and preparing requests for purchases/repairs; maintaining administrative related information using spreadsheets or database soft ware; AND coordinating meeting and travel logistics (e.g., creating itineraries, finding airfare and hotels, identifying meeting locations). To qualify for an Extramural Support Assistant (OA), GS-0303 position at the GS-07 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: reviewing grant applications or contracting paperwork to ensure accuracy/completeness; retrieving reports for management from various databases/systems on administrative matters; managing office supplies and equipment and preparing requests for purchases/repairs; using Microsoft Office products (or similar products) to produce correspondence, narrative reports, spreadsheets, and presentations; AND coordinating meeting and travel logistics (e.g., creating itineraries, finding airfare and hotels, identifying meeting locations). In addition, for all grade levels, you must be able to type at least 40 words per minute with 3 or fewer errors in a 5-minute sample. 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. 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. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12567487
Extramural Support Assistants (OA) (ESAs) provide administrative support and services to Scientific Review Officers, scientists and other professional staff. ESAs help coordinate the reviews of NIH grant applications making sure NIH grant applications are fairly, expertly and efficiently reviewed. We are looking for motivated ESAs to help accomplish the NIH mission.