Administrative Officer

Summary

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

The opening date has been extended until 06/03/2024.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

05/15/2024 to 06/03/2024

• Salary

$158,501 - $191,900 per year

• Pay scale & grade

GS 15

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Detroit, MI

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

Occasional travel

• You may be expected to travel for this position for training purposes

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

0341 Administrative Officer

• Supervisory status

Yes

• Security clearance

Other

• Drug test

Yes

• Position sensitivity and risk

Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

• Trust determination process

National security

• Announcement number

24-MIE-12411834-DE

• Control number

791184500

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This job is open to

• The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

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• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

• Family of overseas employees

• Federal employees

• Competitive service

• Individuals with disabilities

• Land & base management

• Military spouses

• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

• Special authorities

• Veterans

Help This job is also open in another announcement to:

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

• Family of overseas employees

• Federal employees

• Competitive service

• Individuals with disabilities

• Land & base management

• Military spouses

• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

• Special authorities

• Veterans

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Duties

Serves as the Chief of the Administrative Division and administrative advisor to the U.S. Attorney for planning and managing the United States Attorney's Office resources. Typical work assignments will include:

• Planning and managing a comprehensive administrative support program that includes the spectrum of administrative support services, e.g., budget, administration, personnel, space management, purchasing, information technology management, internal controls, mail, records, acquisitions, communication services and supplies.

• Supervising through subordinate supervisors a staff of approximately 27 administrative, technical and clerical personnel, organized into 5 distinct organizational units. Setting goals and priorities. Preparing schedules for completion of work.

• Analyzing management issues for the District and developing short- and long-range plans to ensure office operations are conducted efficiently and effectively and meet mission requirements.

• As an Operating Plan district, exercising significant autonomy for short- and long-range budget administration. On behalf of the U.S. Attorney, serving as the primary financial manager for the District; responsible for budget formulation, presentation to EOUSA, and execution.

• Developing and managing a comprehensive district-level personnel program exercising final authority for personnel planning and management activities to meet the short- and long-range needs of the office.

• Projecting and analyzing space needs based on proposed initiatives, staff changes, and technology improvements. Designing office layouts, schedules alterations and repairs, oversees building renovation, and directing the relocation of personnel to new space.

• Planning and providing for all management services and office support functions in the district which include printing, publications, automation, selection of furniture and equipment, property management, and supplies.

• Overseeing the purchasing program to ensure purchases are within delegated authority and guidelines.

• Managing the information technology program for the district ensuring employees have hardware and software needs to meet mission requirements.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National

• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes 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.

• If selected, you will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period unless this requirement has been met previously.

Qualifications

GS-15: To be eligible at the GS-15 level, you must have ONE year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in Federal Service. Specialized experience must have provided the applicant with the ability to 1) advise senior managers of an organization on the proper and efficient use of human, financial, technology, or physical resources to achieve organizational goals; 2) ensure accountability and internal controls for assigned programs; and 3) independently plan, analyze, manage, evaluate, and exercise delegated authorities (e.g. signature/approval authority) through subordinate supervisors or staff for two or more of the following administrative programs: financial management, human resources, information technology, and/or contracting/acquisitions.

Examples of qualifying experience include supervising two or more of the following:

• Supervising budget planning, execution, and evaluation of an organization's operating budget

• Supervising a Human Resources (HR) program that delivers the full range of HR services (e.g., staffing, classification, employee benefits, pay administration, performance management),

• Supervising an Information Technology (IT) program that delivers systems management and administration, customer/user support, and application of new technology

• Supervising an acquisitions or contracting function

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.govpolicy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Education

Not applicable

Additional information

Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized.

A relocation incentive may be considered as appropriate based on qualifications.

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.

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

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.

EEO Statement: The Department of Justice is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment for all employees and applicants. See U.S. Department of Justice Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for complete details.

Diversity Statement: As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your complete application package (resume/supporting documentation, online questionnaire, and USA Hire Competency Based Assessment) will be evaluated and rated using DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If it is determined you meet minimum qualification requirements, your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles. In addition, qualified veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more are placed at the top of the highest quality category (i.e., Best Qualified).

You will be rated on the following Competencies (see The OPM Website for definitions):

To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.