Job Description Business Support Specialist II ( **Job Number:**

ASE00171 ) The Natur al Haza rd s Mis sion Are a (N HMA) o f th e U .S . Geological Surve y de velops a nd applies hazar d sc ience to he lp prot ect the s afety, s ecurity, a nd economic we ll -being of the Nati on. They m aint ain a n e xpert w orkforce of sci entists a nd technicia ns i n the e arth sc iences, hy dr ology , biol og y, geograp hy, social and behavioral sc iences, and othe r fie ld s, and eng age c ooperati vely with nu me r ous agencies, research in stitutions, a n d organizati on s in the publi c and priv ate sectors , acros s the Na tio n and a roun d the world. They have a need for a Business Support Specialist II to assis t the NH MA admi nistr ative staff with fisca l operatio ns, a ccountin g, and administr ati ve op eration s support . The position will be on site at the NHMA Area in Reston, VA. **Qualifications**

**Qualifications:**

* High School Diploma.

* 1 plus years of experience needed.

* Understand the basics of correspondence and be able to produce documents with accurate. spelling, grammar, and format.

* Experience with Microsoft office to include Word, Excel and Power Point.

* Experience with travel related activities is helpful.

* Willing to travel to support program needs.

* Prefers experience with government clients.

* You must be able to meet all health requirements, including but not limited to, current and future vaccination requirements for infectious diseases such as COVID-19.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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**Primary Location**

: US-VA-Reston