The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland's (USAO-MD) mission is to enforce and defend the laws of the United States of America through the prosecution of criminal cases brought by the Federal government; the prosecution and defense of civil cases in which the United States is a party; and the collection of debts owed to the Federal government that are administratively uncollectible.

Duties

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Secretary (OA) support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Maryland, located in Baltimore, Maryland, focusing in the areas of administrative and clerical work. Typical work assignments will include: Calendar management, Travel arrangements, Training management, and Creating and editing correspondence.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• A probationary period may be required.
• A pre-employment drug test may be required.
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• Time-in-Grade: Current or former Federal employees applying under merit promotion considerations must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements for consideration within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
• You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
• Must provide resume and supporting documents (See required documents).

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying: To qualify at the GS-8 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal service performing(obtained in either the public or private sectors) two (2) of the three (3) the duties listed below: Supporting the day-to-day activities of an immediate office supervisor including calendar, phone, and correspondence; Managing training requirements for a team or division; and Assisting in the production of a variety of routine written documents utilizing varied and advanced functions in an office automation software. To qualify at the GS-9 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-8 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) three (3) of the four (4) the duties listed below: Managing the day-to-day activities of an immediate office supervisor including calendar, phone, and correspondence; Managing training requirements for a department or organization; Producing a variety of non-routine written documents utilizing varied and advanced functions using one or more office automation software; Advising staff of required changes to written materials, such as directives, reports, correspondence, and/or telephone procedures. Typing Proficiency: 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.) IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-7is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-8 level; and one year at the GS-8is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-9 level. You must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted; recommended SF-50s include promotions and step increases (within grade increases). All applicants will be reviewed to ensure they meet minimum qualification and eligibility requirements before carrying out the rating and ranking process. Applicants will not be further considered who will not meet within 30 days after the closing date of the vacancy announcement all qualification and eligibility requirements. NOTE(s): Experience: 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 Occupational 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 you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address US Attorney's Office District of Maryland 36 S. Charles Street 4th Fl. Baltimore, MD 21201 US
• Name: MID-ATLANTIC SERVICE BRANCH
• Email: [email protected]