Federal Govt: Administrative Assistant

Organization:Department of Commerce - International Trade Administration

Website: DoC

Title:Administrative Assistant

Location:Washington, DC

Salary: $34,075 - $44,293, plus federal benefits

Description:
This position is located in the Office of Europe, Market Access & Compliance, International Trade Administration. The incumbent will serve as the administrative assistant with responsibilities for supporting the DAS for Europe and working with support staff in the Offices of European Country Affairs; EU; and Russian, Ukraine and Eurasia to ensure that the organization administrative needs are managed in a timely manner.

The incumbent will review and edit all documents requiring the Deputy Assistant Secretary(DAS) of Europe's signature. He/She will also coordinate all tasking in the front office; conducting the DAS' daily calendar; oversee all trip planning and preparations; conducting research on topical issues related to the DAS' agenda; assist in the drafting of DAS speeches and other forms of correspondences; help organize and foreign chambers of commerce to raise awareness of EUR office's efforts; assist in monitoring EUR office case work performance. The incumbent will provide guidance and instructions to subordinate offices on preparation of correspondence, reporting, requirements, or other administrative procedures.

Qualifications:
FOR THE GS-05: You must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-04that has equipped you with the necessary knowledge skills and
abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is defined as experience organizing and coordinating international projects including missions that facilitate U.S. companies with trade and investment in Europe.

Best qualified candidates will possess the following Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to effectively write, review and edit various documents and conduct research on topical issues.

2. Ability to effectively manage and coordinate schedules for senior level officials and organize their travel arrangements.

3. Ability to perform data gathering, assembly, interpretation and associated work.

APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO PROVIDE NARRATIVES TO THE KSA'S AS THEY
WILL BE ADDRESSED WITHIN THE ONLINE QUESTIONNAIRE.

To Apply: Apply Here by April 20, 2010

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