BRAMA, Apr. 26, 2000, 9:00am EST

Announcement WC-00-11T
24 hr JOBLINE: (202)691-4095

OPENING DATE: April 19, 2000
CLOSING DATE: May 19, 2000

POSITION: PROGRAM ASSISTANT OA
KENNAN INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED RUSSIAN STUDIES
GRADE/SALARY:WW-0303-05/06 ($23,506/$25,976 per annum)
This position may have promotion potential to the WW-07 level.

LOCATION: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WHO MAY APPLY: All qualified candidates may apply.

DUTIES:
The incumbent serves as the principal clerical and administrative assistant to the Director of the Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies (KIARS) and assists in the coordination of all activities of the Institute. Assists other staff members, serves as the first line of contact for the Institute, receiving telephone calls and visitors, and provides information related to KIARS' activities. Types a variety of correspondence, reports, and other materials on a computer or typewriter; organizes and maintains files. Arranges travel and accommodation for staff members, visitors, and visiting scholars as necessary; compiles lists of specialists for Institute events; drafts and sends invitations; arranges for facilities, catering services, special supplies, and assists in preparing travel vouchers. Controls incoming correspondence, determines whether it should be brought to the attention of the Director, appropriate staff, or handled personally; responds to routine correspondence, and drafts replies covering technical/substantive material as appropriate. This position is also responsible for maintaining the database, keeping all records up-to-date and accurate; performs queries, sorts, and provides lists and reports for mailings; and performs regular backups and provides for recovery of data in the event of a problem. Works with the Center's Library staff regarding Russian language materials and performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
At the WW-05 level applicants must have one year of specialized experience or a bachelor's degree from an accredited University. To be eligible for the WW-06 level, applicants must have one year of specialized experience. Specialized experience is administrative/clerical/fiscal experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to serve as an office assistant. In addition, qualified applicants must be able to type 40 wpm.

SELECTIVE FACTORS (mandatory):
1. Ability to type 40 wpm.
2. Ability to use a personal computer.

QUALITY RANKING FACTORS (desirable):
1. Ability to use a variety of computer software packages to perform/automate office work.
2. Ability to use database software.
3. Knowledge of/or interest in Russian Studies.
4. Russian language facility.
5. Previous experience organizing conferences and seminars.
The Woodrow Wilson Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EVALUATION METHOD:
All applicants must meet the mandatory qualification requirements to be eligible for further consideration and must provide detailed evidence of possession of each of the experience, knowledge, skill and ability requirements and show how and when they were used. This evidence must include clear, concise examples that show the level of accomplishment and degree of responsibility. Experience determinations will be based only on the information you supply.

WHERE AND HOW TO APPLY:
Submit to the address at the end of this announcement the following information:

JOB INFORMATION:
The announcement number, position title, and grade(s) or minimum salary requirements for the job to which you are applying. Please include a salary history.

PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Your full name, mailing address, daytime and evening telephone numbers, social security number, salary history, and country of citizenship.

EDUCATION:
High school - name, city, state, and date of diploma or GED and/or colleges and universities attended - name, city, state; majors and type of degree and year(s) received. (A copy of your transcript is not required unless specifically requested.)

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Give the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience related to the job to which you are applying: job title, employer's name and address, duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments, supervisor's name and telephone number, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours per week, salary, and please indicate if your current supervisor may be contacted.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Any job-related skills (for example computer, foreign language, and/or typing skills), training courses (by title and year), honors, awards, and special accomplishments.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS:
(1) Applications must be received by the closing date.
(2) Failure to address the mandatory qualification requirements and quality ranking factors may result in your not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience. Applicants are strongly urged to address these factors on a separate sheet of paper. If you omit information requested in this announcement your application may be rated ineligible.
(3) Please do not fax your application unless it is specifically requested.
(4) Travel and Transportation and/or Relocation Expenses may be authorized.
(5) If a vacant position is filled below the full performance level, the selectee may be promoted without further competition. This implies no promise or guarantee of promotion.
(6) The use of U.S. government postage paid envelopes is a violation of federal law and will disqualify you from consideration.
(7) We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Please Note: All Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars positions require fingerprinting of employees hired and may include some additional background checks before employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to hire only individuals who are eligible to work in the United States. Upon reporting for work, an individual will be expected to present proper evidence establishing employability.

Please submit application materials to the following address:

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Human Resources WC-00-11T
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004-3027
 

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