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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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