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Department of Justice

Staff Assistant, GS-0301-09/10

Announcement Number:	09-CRM-TM-085	Application Deadline:	12/10/2009
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	12/01/2009
Salary Range:	Min: 50408.0 - Max: 72164.0	Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	Department Employees
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	10
Number of Vacancies:	5	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

Notes:

OPEN ONLY TO DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMPETITIVE STATUS ELIGIBLES AND CTAP ELIGIBLES IN THE LOCAL COMMUTING AREA.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLINE. APPLICANTS MUST CONTACT CATHERINE SINICROPE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALTERNATIVE APPLICATION PROCEDURES IF APPLYING ONLINE POSES A HARDSHIP.

To receive consideration for this position, a complete application package, including any required supplemental documentation, (DD214, SF15, etc.) must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

All qualification requirements must be satisfied by the closing date of the announcement.

BASIS OF RATING: You will be rated based on your qualifications as evidenced by the education; experience and training you report which shows that you possess the knowledge, skills and abilities KSAs required. Paid/unpaid experience will be considered. An automated score will be calculated based on your responses to the Vacancy Specific Questions and/or KSAs. If you are eligible for veterans' preference, preference points will be added to your score. Your self-determined rating, narrative responses, resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed and all responses provided must be substantiated. If upon review, it is determined that your resume, narrative responses, and/or supporting documentation do not support your response choices, you may not receive full consideration.

The Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism.

The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department.

The Department provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing specialist listed in the vacancy announcement. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Moving expenses are not authorized.

Relocation expenses are not authorized.

Government housing is not available.
OPEN ONLY TO DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMPETITIVE STATUS ELIGIBLES AND CTAP ELIGIBLES IN THE LOCAL COMMUTING AREA. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLINE. APPLICANTS MUST CONTACT CATHERINE SINICROPE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALTERNATIVE APPLICATION PROCEDURES IF APPLYING ONLINE POSES A HARDSHIP. To receive consideration for this position, a complete application package, including any required supplemental documentation, (DD214, SF15, etc.) must be received by the closing date of the announcement. All qualification requirements must be satisfied by the closing date of the announcement. BASIS OF RATING: You will be rated based on your qualifications as evidenced by the education; experience and training you report which shows that you possess the knowledge, skills and abilities KSAs required. Paid/unpaid experience will be considered. An automated score will be calculated based on your responses to the Vacancy Specific Questions and/or KSAs. If you are eligible for veterans' preference, preference points will be added to your score. Your self-determined rating, narrative responses, resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed and all responses provided must be substantiated. If upon review, it is determined that your resume, narrative responses, and/or supporting documentation do not support your response choices, you may not receive full consideration. The Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department. The Department provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing specialist listed in the vacancy announcement. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Moving expenses are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Government housing is not available.

Duties:

Prepares correspondence and other communications. Reviews correspondence, such as memoranda, reports, administrative and/or operational documents, program materials, etc., for compliance with agency policies, guidelines, and practices.
Prepares correspondence and other communications. Reviews correspondence, such as memoranda, reports, administrative and/or operational documents, program materials, etc., for compliance with agency policies, guidelines, and practices.
Prepares and tracks travel, establishes and maintains the supervisor's personal file of correspondence and official documentation.

Relieves supervisor of concern with day-to-day administrative management of the flow of business requiring supervisor's attention.

Responds to or initiates contact with high-level Department of Justice officials regarding issues of interest or concern.

Stays informed of problems, pending events, status, and priority of various work items and their significance, and the range of supervisor's relationships, activities, and responsibilities.

Serves as confidential assistant on matters that the supervisor chooses to discuss or for which knowledge is required or attained through the normal course of events.
Prepares and tracks travel, establishes and maintains the supervisor's personal file of correspondence and official documentation. Relieves supervisor of concern with day-to-day administrative management of the flow of business requiring supervisor's attention. Responds to or initiates contact with high-level Department of Justice officials regarding issues of interest or concern. Stays informed of problems, pending events, status, and priority of various work items and their significance, and the range of supervisor's relationships, activities, and responsibilities. Serves as confidential assistant on matters that the supervisor chooses to discuss or for which knowledge is required or attained through the normal course of events.
The incumbent of this position serves as an Executive Assistant to the Chief and the Seneior Counsel in the Office of the Assistant Attorney General (OAAG) and performs a variety of similar work for the Assistant Attorney General and the Deputy Assistant Attorney General when identified or upon request.

Maintains a calendar for the supervisor, scheduling appointments, meetings, and conferences. Procures office supplies and services. Interacts with members of the staff, organization, and individuals outside of the agency ranging from other government agencies to the general public. Receives phone calls and visitors and refers them to an appropriate individual.
The incumbent of this position serves as an Executive Assistant to the Chief and the Seneior Counsel in the Office of the Assistant Attorney General (OAAG) and performs a variety of similar work for the Assistant Attorney General and the Deputy Assistant Attorney General when identified or upon request. Maintains a calendar for the supervisor, scheduling appointments, meetings, and conferences. Procures office supplies and services. Interacts with members of the staff, organization, and individuals outside of the agency ranging from other government agencies to the general public. Receives phone calls and visitors and refers them to an appropriate individual.
Performs work related to developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders in various levels of government, private industry, and/or universities to communicate and disseminate information about program mission and activities.

Assumes initiative in answering questions and/or giving out information as appropriate, screens and refers callers to other personnel within the organizations.

In the absence of the supervisor, the incumbent assumes the responsibility for ensuring the requests for action or information, which would normally receive the supervisor's attention, are made known to the responsible staff member who can satisfy the request.

Acts as liaison between the supervisor and staff personnel by communicating instructions; interpreting and explaining administrative policies; providing timely, accurate advice on procedures, reports, requirements, and other matters necessary to ensure compliance with the Chief of Staff and Senior Counsel's views and directions on current issues and programs.

Reviews, edits, and assures correctness of correctness of all outgoing correspondence.

Performs a variety of activities using office automation software.
Performs work related to developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders in various levels of government, private industry, and/or universities to communicate and disseminate information about program mission and activities. Assumes initiative in answering questions and/or giving out information as appropriate, screens and refers callers to other personnel within the organizations. In the absence of the supervisor, the incumbent assumes the responsibility for ensuring the requests for action or information, which would normally receive the supervisor's attention, are made known to the responsible staff member who can satisfy the request. Acts as liaison between the supervisor and staff personnel by communicating instructions; interpreting and explaining administrative policies; providing timely, accurate advice on procedures, reports, requirements, and other matters necessary to ensure compliance with the Chief of Staff and Senior Counsel's views and directions on current issues and programs. Reviews, edits, and assures correctness of correctness of all outgoing correspondence. Performs a variety of activities using office automation software.