Information Receptionist (Office Automation)

About the role

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Kansas seeks qualified applicants to fill a position responsible for receptionist, office automation (OA), and clerical support duties.

Responsibilities

• Receiving telephone calls and visitors to the office
• Controlling access to the office and ensuring only properly cleared visitors are authorized entry
• Providing general information regarding office programs
• Processing all incoming and outgoing mail
• Receiving all checks and money orders, recording receipt in automated check log
• Using various software to produce a variety of documents
• Assisting in docketing for the case tracking and record-keeping system
• Providing clerical and office automation support

Requirements

Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, which includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Qualifications

• To be eligible at the GS-5 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions: Specialized Experience, Education, or a combination of Education and Experience.
• Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level, performing administrative or clerical duties in an office environment.
• Education: Four successfully-completed academic years of education above high school level or possess a bachelor's or higher degree (transcripts required).
• Combination Experience and Education: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements.
• You must type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors.

Benefits

The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

Pay and Schedule

Pay will be determined based on duty station. There are two vacancies, one in each of our two office locations: Kansas City and Wichita, Kansas.

Application Process

There are two vacancies, one in each of our two office locations: Kansas City and Wichita, Kansas. Pay will be determined based on duty station.

Additional Information

Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.