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Administrative Officer
Smithsonian Institution · Posted 9 days ago
Hybrid Full-time Washington, DC $71K – $111K Apply by Jun 25, 2026 Administrative Officer ENTJESFJESTJISTJ
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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 one of the facilities serviced by the Office of Facilities Management (FM), Smithsonian Institution. The Office of Facilities Management is responsible for all Smithsonian facilities, many of which are designated as historic and all of which are visited by millions each year. More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
What You'll Do
- →The Administrative officer is responseible for providing a variety of administrative services for the Division or Zone.
- →In this position, you will: As a GS-9: Perform administrative and/or program work, assist in the collaboration and preparation of budgets, and management studies.
- →Participate in developing and maintaining automated systems for recording budget data.
- →Participate in and represent the office's interest in a variety of projects and initiatives.
- →Provide advice to staff concerning travel, procurement of services, contracts, and equipment needs.
- →Research special projects/assignments and provide the information to the Associate Director, Zone Manager, or Building Manager, as required.
- →As a GS-11: Perform administrative and/or program work, assist in the collaboration and preparation of budgets, and management studies.
- →Participate in developing and maintaining automated systems for recording budget data.
- →Conduct managment studies relating to workflow, organization changes, space utilization, communications and correspondence management.
- →Coordinate and participate in a variety of employment procedures.
- →Develop and present status reports or response materials for the Zone Manager or higher-level attention, review, or signature.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
Benefits
- ★The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.
- ★Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.
- ★Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.com Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/
Personality Fit
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