Technical Assistant; General Clerk III - HAB | Portland, OR - GSSC

Technical Assistant (General Clerk III) – HAB – Portland, OR – GSSC (Remote during COVID‑19; travel to 713 Jadwin Ave, Richland, WA as required)

Provide general facilitation and administrative support to the Hanford Advisory Board (HAB) and its six standing committees, ensuring compliance with FACA, EM Charter, and HAB Operating Ground Rules, and coordination with DOE, EPA, and Washington State AGENCY representatives.

• Establish and distribute all HAB meeting schedules, agendas, and work plans in consultation with DOE HAB Coordinator(s), Ecology, EPA, and HAB leadership.
• Prepare and submit committee and board agendas 10 days prior to meetings, ensuring inclusion of topics and approval from all agencies.
• Maintain open, ongoing communication with agency representatives, HAB leaders, members, and issue managers.
• Develop and distribute the HAB Annual Report; provide digital copy to DOE Federal Coordinator.
• Assist with Ecology’s annual HAB/Public Involvement Survey, conduct the survey and provide results to the Federal Coordinator.
• Maintain a HAB library per FACA guidelines, organized and preserved as required by DOE oversight.
• Monitor and assist in carrying out administrative procedures, including attendance, conflict‑of‑interest policies, and distribution of policy advice.
• Provide administrative assistance to the six standing committees, including scheduling, agenda creation, minute taking, and record‑keeping.
• Coordinate meetings and travel arrangements, ensuring compliance with Federal Travel Regulations and approved by Contracting Officer.
• Travel occasionally to attend meetings, events, or site visits as required.

• Consecutive employment in a comparable role for the past five (5) years.
• Four years of relevant experience organizing meetings and providing administrative assistance.
• Proficient computer skills: email, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Publisher, Adobe.
• Knowledge of website design and maintenance.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (participation in e‑Verify program).
• Determined eligible for a “Facility Access Authorization” by the USG Security Office.
• May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement.
• Must qualify for varying levels of background investigation, up to Top Secret or DOE “Q” clearance.
• Ability to submit to and qualify for background investigative requirements and stay current with DOE security protocols.

Location:

Work shall be conducted at or in proximity to Hanford Eastern Washington (Tri‑Cities – Kennewick, Pasco, Richland). Remote work during COVID‑19; regular location 713 Jadwin Ave, Richland, WA 99352.

• Teamwork – collaborator and leader.
• Leadership – guide and lead colleagues on projects.
• Business acumen – understanding organizational performance, processes, data, systems.