Administrative Services Specialist

About the Role

The work performed involves providing substantive administrative services in a variety of program areas within the U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO). The incumbent serves as a point of contact for program and administrative issues, requiring in-depth knowledge of administrative support services to analyze and implement improvements that promote responsiveness and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and administering a variety of USAO budget and financial management activities.
• Administering USAO contracting and procurement activities.
• Analyzing the spectrum of support services requirements of the USAO.
• Coordinating facility maintenance and repair activities for USAO workspaces.
• Promoting and coordinating effective records management programs by providing guidance and training to USAO managers and employees.
• Supporting the USAO security program.
• Projecting and analyzing space needs based on proposed initiatives, staff changes, and technology improvements.
• Planning and procuring USAO services and equipment (e.g., printing, reproduction, publications, furniture, equipment, office supplies, and law library resources) in conjunction with the Administrative Officer (AO).
• Planning, developing, and administering programs to train and develop district employees in coordination with the management team.
• Coordinating or assisting with USAO special events, press conferences, meetings, or community outreach activities.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as training and experience progress.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing.
• Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions:

• Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience demonstrating knowledge, skill, and technical competence in statistical and mathematical theories applicable to regulatory impact, policy analysis, or professional methods of scientific inquiry and analysis. Such experience must have involved extensive inquiry into or use of basic data; structuring problems for systematic analysis; adaptation or development of scientific techniques; construction and use of analytical or mathematical models; formulation of recommendations for action; or planning, monitoring, or directing these activities.
• Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Business, Accounting):
  • A Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree; OR
  • 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree.
  Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. Graduate education must be in excess of 2 full years to qualify based on a combination.

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by a recognized accrediting body. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used if it is comparable to that received in an accredited U.S. institution. You must provide proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency.

Benefits

The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Telework opportunities.
• Life insurance and health benefits.
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.