The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York's mission is to investigate, prosecute and deter violations of federal statutes, enforce and represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, uphold civil, constitutional and victims' rights, and foster partnerships with other federal, state and local government agencies and community groups.

Duties

This Administrative Services Assistant (OA) Recent Graduate provides routine technical and administrative support in one or more administrative program areas. The incumbent assists the Administrative Officer and higher-graded specialists in delivering administrative services to the USAO staff. The work performed may involve providing direct assistance to specialists or analysts by performing a routine segment of their work or it may involve responsibility for a stream of products or continuing processes based on direct application of established policies, practices, and criteria. This is a developmental position targeted to a full performance level of GS-07. The incumbent of this position will be provided with close supervision and guidance while developing toward the full performance level. This level of supervision and guidance will lessen as the incumbent progresses. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Administrative Services Assistant (OA) Recent Graduate support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York, located in Brooklyn, New York, focusing in the areas of Administration and Human Resources. Typical work assignments will include: Amending or making minor changes to position descriptions. Receiving incoming requests for new classification actions and performs initial evaluation (i.e., interviews supervisors to ascertain nature of request, reason for change, and series, grade and/or title desired). Participating with supervisor or budget analyst in the preparation of budget estimates using historical data, reports and information from operating officials. Monitoring the status of purchase orders. Reviewing invoices against contract schedules and verifies prices. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National to apply for this position.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• 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.
• A probationary period 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.
• Must provide resume and supporting documents (See required documents).
• You must meet all qualifications requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

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-06 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) at least 2 of the 3 the duties listed below: 1. Performing routine assignments and answer inquiries related to one or more of the following administrative services programs: human resources, financial management, or procurement; 2. maintaining human resources forms and/or related documentation; 3. using various software programs to create, copy, edit and print a variety of documents. 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.) Pathways Recent Graduate Eligibility Requirements: You must be a recent graduate who has completed within the last two (2) years of the closing date of this announcement, a qualifying associate, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying education institute. Veterans who were unable to apply within two (2) years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, may be extended up to six years. Note: You must submit transcripts (unofficial or official) and/or a letter from an education institute stating that you have meet all degree requirements to be considered eligible for the Pathways Recent Graduate Program. Official transcripts will be required prior to an official job offer, if selected for this position. Pathways for students & recent graduates to Federal careers - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/students-recent-graduates/ and Pathways FAQs https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/students-recent-graduates/?page=1#url=Pathways-FAQs To be eligible for conversion, Recent Graduates must have: Successfully completed at least 1-year of continuous service in addition to all requirements of the Program. Demonstrated successful job performance. Met the qualifications for the position to which the Recent Graduate will be converted. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR 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.

Education

Pathways Recent Graduate Eligibility Requirements: Applicants MUST MEET the following eligibility requirements to participate in the Pathways Recent Graduate Program:

• Have completed, within the last two (2) years as of the closing date of this announcement, a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying education institute.
• Veterans who were unable to apply within two (2) years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, may be extended up to six (6) years.

Pathways Eligibility documentation: You must provide documentation that you are eligible for the pathways program. If you are applying to the recent graduate program, you must provide a copy of your transcripts (unofficial or official) or equivalent document from your school that lists courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned or a copy of your degree. Official transcripts will be required prior to an official job offer, if selected for this position.

If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see https://www.ed.gov/

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.In addition, when reviewing applicant's transcripts, assumptions will not be made. Applicants MUST state which coursework is relevant.

Contacts

• Address US Attorney's Office Eastern District of New York 271-A Cadman Plaza East Brooklyn, NY 11201 US
• Name: MID-ATLANTIC SERVICE BRANCH
• Email: [email protected]