For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 24-TNM-12421287-DE

Duties

If selected for this position, you will serve as an Administrative Assistant (OA) with the United States Attorney's Office, Middle District of Tennessee with the primary responsibility of information receptionist. Duties will include, but are not limited to: Serves as the primary receptionist for the office. Screens calls and visitors and provides information concerning the office's programs and directs to appropriate staff member or agency. Screens, sorts, and distributes all incoming and outgoing material to include mail and deliveries. Prepares travel authorizations to ensure proper allowances for travelers. Maintains travel reimbursement files to ensure they contain supporting documentation. Arranges travel and reservations for district employees. Arranges foreign travel and ensures activities are in accordance with governing policies, regulations, and procedures. Serves as a backup timekeeper.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

GS-7 To qualify for this position, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the Federal GS-6 level or higher, that has equipped you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialize Experience For the position, specialized experience is defined as performing a variety of administrative support services in support of a business or program office to include assisting reviewing incoming and outgoing correspondence and other administrative documents, applying policy to program areas, performing receptionist duties such as answer phones, and assisting visitors or maintain an electronic or hard copy file system. 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.) 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.gov/policy-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/.

Contacts

• Address Middle District of Tennessee 719 Church Street Suite 3300 Nashville, TN 37203 US
• Name: Dawn Woodside
• Phone: (615) 736-2074
• Email: [email protected]