Summary 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-INS-12281110-MS. Responsibilities If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing a variety of administrative support services to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Indiana. Typical work assignments will include: Analyzing support services process and procedures for the U.S. Attorney's Office. Ensuring procedures actions are implemented in accordance with applicable law. Making purchases within delegated monetary authority. Maintaining records. Receiving and distributing mail and packages. Preparing a variety of reports. Participating in property and equipment inventories. Performing minor maintenance duties and overseeing building facility related projects. Projecting and analyzing space and office furnishing needs. Operating warehouse storage and material handling equipment. Determining, distributing, and maintaining appropriate stock levels. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-7: To be eligible at the GS-7 level, you must meet at least one of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience, Education, or a combination of Education and Experience. Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing general administrative support related to acquiring office supplies, monitoring the operating status of equipment, submitting work/service orders for equipment or facilities, purchasing a variety of supplies or office equipment, inventory maintenance (supplies/property), property maintenance, oral and written communication with customers, or other administrative processes and services. Education: Possess a Bachelor's Degree or expect to complete the requirements for a Bachelor's degree within the next 9 months AND possess at least one of the following Superior Academic Achievement criteria: class standing in the upper third of the graduating class; an overall GPA of 3.0 higher based on 4 years of education and recorded on the transcript or at least a 3.0 based on courses completed during the final two years of the curriculum; a GPA of at least 3.5 based on the average of required courses completed in a major field or based on the average of required courses completed during the final two years of the curriculum; OR election to membership in a national scholastic honor society or possess one full year of progressively higher level graduate education. Education at the graduate level must be in a related field (e.g., Accounting, Financial Management, Public Administration, Business Administration) and in an accredited college or university. Combining Education and Experience: Combination of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet the total qualifications. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of one full year. GS-9: To be eligible at the GS-9 level, you must meet at least one of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience, Education, or a combination of Education and Experience. Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in federal service. Specialized experience is defined as performing the following types of duties: monitoring or controlling the budget; analyzing technology in relation to support service needs; and providing administrative support services in areas such as space management, purchasing supplies and equipment, security, mail, records, reproduction services, office automation, information management, and communications hardware and software. Education: One of the following types of education a Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B.); or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Education at the graduate level must be in a related field (e.g., Accounting, Financial Management , Public Administration, Business Administration) and in an accredited college or university. Combining Education and Experience: Combination of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet the total qualifications. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of one full year. GS-11: To be eligible at the GS-7 level, you must meet at least one of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience, Education, or a combination of Education and Experience. Specialized experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as performing analysis of programs and policies to determine the effectiveness or efficiency employing techniques as cost benefit analysis, program trade offs and exploring alternative approaches to funding; developing and maintaining standard reports concerning the status of funds, expenses, and obligations; preparing documents using a variety of office automation software; experience performing standard administrative duties, including space management, equipment, security, internal controls, mail, records, reproduction services, forms management, and communications services; reviews and edits budget requests; analyzes estimates to identify imbalances among program areas to eliminate duplication of support services functions and contracting and procurement. Education: One of the types of education a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Education at the graduate level must be in a related field (e.g., Accounting, Financial Management, Public Administration, Business Administration) and in an accredited college or university. Combining Education and Experience: Combination of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet the total qualifications. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of two full years. 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/. Education 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 http://www.ed.gov OR Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation. Additional Information Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorize. The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. EEO Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, genetic information, disability, age, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. Diversity Statement: 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.