Administrative Services Assistant (Office Automation)

Administrative Services Assistant (Office Automation)

Typical work assignments will include : providing reception and mail support, receiving telephone calls and visitors to the office, responding to inquiries, providing general information regarding office programs, providing assistance and processing support in procurement activities, preparing travel authorizations and travel vouchers for reimbursement to traveler, and serving as the Grand Jury Transcript Coordinator. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

To qualify for the position of Administrative Services Assistant (Office Automation), you must meet the qualification requirements listed below :

GS-5

To be eligible at the GS-5 level, you must have : at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level; or four years of education above the high school level; or a combination of both specialized experience and education as explained below. Examples of specialized experience may include : experience providing clerical support in an office setting by answering customer phone calls; greeting and directing visitors; producing written documents utilizing office automation software; maintaining files.

GS-6

To be eligible at the GS-6 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level. Examples of specialized experience may include : experience reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness; using automated software to programs to create, copy, edit, store and print a variety of documents and reports; making purchases within governing procurement regulations; maintaining electronic databases to track information and suspense items; and making purchases of supplies, equipment, and services. To be qualified, you must type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. (A typing test may later be required.)

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. Reasonable Accommodation Statement : Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. EEO Statement : The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. Political Appointees (Current or Former) : 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.