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 Office Manager serves as a principal assistant to the Administrative Officer and Division Chiefs on administrative and legal support matters and issues involving administrative services in-the division. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Office Manager support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York, located in Central Islip, New York, focusing in the areas of supervising and/or providing direction to subordinate office staff, coordinates administrative reports, and plans office management functions. Typical work assignments will include: Supervises and oversees the work of administrative and legal support personnel. Provides management advice in employee relations areas (i.e. awards, performance management, and/or benefits). Establishes systems and/or processes to track the progress of cases. Projects and/or analyzes space needs based on proposed initiatives, staff changes, and/or technology improvements. Advises on policy development in procurement and logistical management.

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 supervisory probationary period will be required, if applicable.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• A pre-employment drug test will be required.
• Bargaining Unit Position: N/A
• Relocation expenses will not be paid
• As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
• 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).
• 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.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying: To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (3) of the (4) duties listed below: Directing office activities of administrative support staff; Resolving problems by analyzing facts, drawing conclusions, and/or devising solutions; Applying statistical and/or analytical methods to allocate resources (i.e. financial requirements, manpower utilization, space requirements, and/or other support needs); Implementing administrative support programs (i.e. personnel management, procurement, physical security, space management, property, and/or records management). 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-12 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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 Eastern District of New York 271-A Cadman Plaza East Brooklyn, NY 11201 US
• Name: Staff Acquisitions
• Email: [email protected]