Federal Govt: Administrative Assistant

Organization:Department of Commerce - International Trade Administration

Website: DoC

Title:Administrative Assistant

Location:Washington, DC

Compensation: $42,209 - $60,765, 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 upporting 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: You must possess 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level or equivalent band with difficulty and responsibility that has equipped you with the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

For the GS-7: On year of specialized experience at the GS-6 or equivalent band is defined as experience coordinating international projects; reviewing, and editing various documents related to international trade; coordinating schedules; and making travel arrangements.

For the GS-8: On year of specialized experience at the GS-7 or equivalent band is defined as experience organizing and coordinating international projects; writing, reviewing, and editing various documents related to international trade; coordinating senior level managements schedules; and making foreign travel arrangements.

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.

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