Secretary (Office Automation) Job at U.S. Department of Justice in Fargo

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 23-ND-12014998-MS.

Duties

If selected for this position, you will serve as the Secretary to the First Assistant United States Attorney (FAUSA), providing a variety of technical and administrative support services.

Typical work assignments will include:

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 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

GS-9:

You must have at least ONE full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-8 level in Federal Service.

Specialized Experience:

Examples include performing high-level secretarial and administrative support functions, such as maintaining calendars, reviewing outgoing correspondence (e.g., case files, legal documents, reports), and developing or modifying office procedures. Such experience should have equipped the applicant with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Typing at least 40 words per minute on a 5-minute sample with three or fewer errors is required; a typing test may be administered later.

Additional Considerations

ICTAP: Provides eligible displaced Federal employees with selection priority. Proof of eligibility (e.g., written notification or separation personnel action) must be provided.

CTAP: Provides eligible surplus and displaced Department of Justice employees with selection priority. Proof of eligibility must be provided.

More information is available at OPM Career Transition Resources.

About the Department of Justice

The DOJ is a federal department responsible for law enforcement and justice administration in the U.S. It was established in 1870 and oversees agencies such as the FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, ATF, and DEA. The DOJ investigates financial crimes, represents the U.S. in legal matters, and manages the federal prison system. It also reviews local law enforcement conduct as directed by law.