We are looking to hire a driven Staff Assistant to join our high calibre team at Department of Health and Human Services/ Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs in Washington DC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Staff Assistant is a great opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in leadership, communication and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Staff Assistant at Department of Health and Human Services/ Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs today!
Position descriptionThe mission of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans, by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and social services.
About IEA -
The Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (IEA) serves as the Department's liaison to state, local, and tribal governments and non-governmental organizations. IEA facilitates communication between the Department and these stakeholders regarding HHS initiatives and policies.
Duties
As a Staff Assistant, you will use your knowledge of and experience with the Office of
Intergovernmental and External Affairs to optimize business results and customer experience by:
Developing routine plans or schedules using standard references and existing
information.
Responding to inquiries concerning organizational projects and activities.
Researching information requested and providing that information as required.
Managing and preparing responses to a wide variety of internal and external correspondence for the
office.
Establishing and continually reviewing, updating, and developing complex administrative office
procedures that affect the orderly and efficient flow of work within and outside of the office.
Responding to administrative issues and inquiries and resolving a variety of conflicts regarding
administrative policies and processes.
QualificationsThe ideal candidate would possess the following skills, knowledge, and abilities:
Must have one year of experience, in the private or public sector performing at least three (3) of
the following:
1. Coordinating schedules, calendars, and/or projects for senior management or equivalent level.
2. Reviewing various materials (such as: correspondence, memos, talking points, approval packages,
assessments etc.) for complete content, factual accuracy, formatting, grammar and/or spelling.
3. Scheduling events, assembling materials in preparation for events and meetings, and/or briefing
senior management on anticipated topics.
4. Exercising a high degree of tact, intelligence, diplomacy and/or versatility in coping with
problems
and/or dealing effectively with senior staff officers/management and/or staff.
Salary
$63,526 - $82,580
Application instructions**Please send a copy of your non expired NCE letter along with your resume for review**
**This is NOT a remote position but it is telework eligible**
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? Learning opportunities
? Company offers career progression opportunities
? Advantageous package
