- Position Title
- Administrative Services Specialist
- Agency
- Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
- Announcement Number
- 24-EOUSA-12376529-MS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, April 10, 2024 to Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center help.usajobs.gov/index.php/What_is_CTAP%3F)
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center help.usajobs.gov/index.php/What_is_CTAP%3F)
2.
Are you a current employee of the Department of Justice (DOJ)? If you are a current permanent DOJ employee in the competitive service and currently hold a position at the next lower grade, at the same grade, or at a grade higher than this position being advertised, you may qualify to apply as a current agency employee. To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that reflects current employment with the DOJ and career/career-conditional tenure (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND status in the competitive service (Positional Occupied field is 1). You may also be required to submit your most recent performance appraisal, check the announcement to verify documentation requirements.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a position with the Department of Justice (DOJ). Your response to this assessment questionnaire, in conjunction with other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in making screening decisions. This is a DOJ job application system. Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this application. Incomplete/incorrect responses may result in you not receiving appropriate consideration.
For the following questions, please select the response that best describes your education and/or experience. You may select only one response for each question. If you feel that your education or experience exceeds all of the descriptions for a particular question, choose the description that is the closest level to the experience or education that you possess. Failure to respond to these questions will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the ONE response that BEST describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a GS-301-12, Administrative Services Specialist:
2.
Identify the specific experience from your resume or cover letter that validates your response. Also list the name and contact information of someone who can verify your response.
3.
From the descriptions below, select the ONE response that BEST describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a GS-301-13, Administrative Services Specialist:
4.
Identify the specific experience from your resume or cover letter that validates your response. Also list the name and contact information of someone who can verify your response.
5.
This position is only open to current Federal employees in permanent competitive service positions (status candidates) in the Executive Office for the U.S. Attorneys, plus well-qualified surplus and displaced DOJ employees (CTAP) in the local commuting area. Internal Employees Only. Do you meet this requirement?
I understand a comprehensive background investigation, including a check of my credit history and a pre-employment drug screening, is required for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Plans, evaluates, and coordinates administrative services for the office.
7.
Provides advice and guidance on various personnel matters and activities in the office.
8.
Analyzes estimates to identify imbalances, to eliminate duplication of support services functions, and to reconcile estimates with current levels of expenditures.
9.
Maintains obligation control data for assigned areas staff and program budgets.
10.
Conducts regular inspections, analyzes results, and develops a master security plan.
11.
Oversees vendor installation and management of procured space and telecommunication systems.
12.
Researches and analyzes information relating to project assignments as required.
13.
Performs an in-depth analysis of staff and program budget requests by program managers and supervisors.
14.
Provides advice and assistance to managers in the development of budget requests and related supporting documentation.
15.
Analyzes potential effect of new support services technology, e.g., communications systems, office automation hardware and software, printing, and reproduction services.
16.
Maintains property records, oversee property inventory, and dispose of excess property.
17.
Develops and implements effective records systems including mail management, filing, and reporting.
18.
Applies a wide range of statistical and quantitative analytical methodologies in managing an organization's staff and program budgets.
19.
Employs cost-benefit analysis, program trade-offs, and exploring alternative approaches to program funding.
20.
Prepares a variety of reports concerning the status of funds, expenses, and obligations.
21.
Evaluates current office systems and develop new or alternative procedures to improve the effectiveness of work methods.
22.
Analyzes trends of current computer and information processing equipment technology for adaptation to the office.
23.
Ensures procurement actions are completed as economically as possible.
24.
If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this program.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
I understand a comprehensive background investigation, including a check of my credit history and a pre-employment drug screening, is required for this position.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
I understand a comprehensive background investigation, including a check of my credit history and a pre-employment drug screening, is required for this position.