Administrative Services Specialist

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. Additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

About the role

The work performed involves providing substantive administrative services in a variety of program areas. The incumbent performs a variety of special assignments involving all aspects of the administrative services management of the U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) and serves as a point of contact for program and administrative issues and requests. Duties require in-depth knowledge of administrative support services to analyze and implement improvements that will promote responsiveness and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and administering a variety of USAO budget and financial management activities;
• Administering a variety of USAO contracting and procurement activities;
• Analyzing the spectrum of support services requirements of the USAO;
• Coordinating a variety of facility maintenance and/or repair activities for USAO workspaces;
• Promoting and coordinating effective records management programs with USAO managers and employees by providing guidance and training;
• 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 your 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.
• Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
• You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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 that demonstrated knowledge, skill, and technical competence in the use of statistical and mathematical theories applicable to regulatory impact, policy analysis, professional methods of scientific inquiry and analysis in the solution of problems in determining economic and other impact on regulatory programs. Such experience must have involved extensive inquiry into or use of basic data; structuring of 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 the above 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. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 2 full years.

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Benefits

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

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

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.