As the Administrative Officer for the Office of the Assistant Attorney General (OAAG) in the Criminal Division (CRM), Department of Justice, the incumbent will work directly with OAAG's senior leaders to manage the administrative operations of the office in support of CRM's dynamic domestic and global missions. As the senior leadership office for CRM, OAAG supervises the 16 CRM sections and oversees the development, enforcement, and supervision of the application of federal criminal laws.

Duties

The Administrative Officer: Supervises all support staff personnel in the OAAG with tasks to include: engaging with senior leadership to define and clarify requirements, developing and assigning work, providing feedback on work products, training and developing staff, promoting teamwork, recognizing accomplishments, and conducting staff meetings to build team cohesion while effectively addressing the needs of the OAAG and the sections within CRM to support their dynamic domestic and global missions. Contributes to the planning and execution of visits from international delegations, special recognition ceremonies, and events hosted by the Assistant Attorney General. Oversees various administrative matters related to the onboarding and offboarding of senior CRM leadership with an elevated level of effort required during a change in Administration. Establishes internal procedures and guidelines to aid support staff in preparing final work products that are precise and error-free. Serves as the administrative liaison between the OAAG and the Office of Administration (ADM) units. Also serves as the OAAG liaison with the other 15 CRM sections. Engages in the community of practice among the section administrative liaisons throughout the other 16 sections to ensure policies and procedures are being met. Performs office management for all administrative matters in the following areas: purchasing and contracting; human resources; security; facilities, emergency management; budget; finance; training; and information technology. Manages multiple databases and tracking systems to monitor the flow of approvals and documents requiring Assistant Attorney General or other senior leadership approval. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position.
• You must complete the online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
• You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
• Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• This position has supervisory responsibilities. A one-year supervisory probationary period is required upon selection. This may be waived if you have already successfully completed the supervisory probationary period.
• The Criminal Division participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program. E-Verify helps employers to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Qualifications

To qualify for the GS-13 level, applicants must have one year of specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-12 grade level. Examples of specialized experience must include duties such as: Planning, coordinating, and directing a major administrative function or program; analyzing and making recommendations for best utilization of administrative resources; developing new guidelines to improve and measure effectiveness and productivity in administrative processes; and analyzing competing demands to determine the priority of request/tasks to be accomplished. Selective Placement Factor: To qualify for this position, applicants must be proficient in (English) writing. An applicant's proficiency in (English) writing will be assessed through an on line (USA Hire) writing assessment. Applicants who do not display a minimum level of proficiency on the USA Hire Writing Assessment will be ineligible for further consideration.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Assistant Attorney General c/o Human Resources 1400 New York Avenue NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20004 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Phone: (202) 514-0361
• Email: [email protected]