Summary The Executive Staff Assistant provides direct support to the Criminal Division's leadership cadre, including the Assistant Attorney General, Principal Assistant Attorney General, and Chief of Staff. The Office of the Assistant Attorney General is the leadership office for the Criminal Division which oversees the development, enforcement, and supervision of the application of all federal criminal laws except those specifically assigned to other divisions. Responsibilities As the Executive Staff Assistant in the Office of the Assistant Attorney General, you will: Exercise control over the Assistant Attorney General (AAG), Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General (PDAAG), and Chief of Staff's (COS) calendar, with complete authority for time commitments. Act as liaison between the AAG and other officials of the Department, Government agencies, and private concerns. Prepare responses concerning various program and policy inquiries by conducting fact finding and research as needed, consulting with appropriate top-level officials in and outside of the Criminal Division, and presenting recommendations for consideration of senior managers. Receive all correspondence for senior management and navigate the various subordinate levels of hierarchy and differing technical functions to determine who should handle complicated inquiries. Review materials for compliance with established regulations and style guidelines, such as timeframes for requested responses, or required regulatory references. Ensure that routine responses to public inquiries on standard matters are appropriate and in compliance with agency preferences and policies. Create and maintain an AAG, PDAAG, COS Desk Guide on all daily, weekly, monthly practice. Represent senior managers on matters affecting assigned organizational and program responsibilities. Work independently and communicate with the Administrative Officer on staff coverage requirements. 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 Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, applicants must have one of the following: Two (2) full years of graduate education or a master's degree, LLB, J.D., or equivalent degree that demonstrates the competencies needed to do the work of the position; OR At least one (1) year of specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-07 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: making authoritative decisions managing calendars for senior management; preparing recommendations to resolve issues related to bottlenecks and inefficient office processes; arranging conferences, seminars, and meetings with employees and external stakeholders, and; preparing correspondence for senior management with careful adherence to organizational standards; OR A combination of education and experience. To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, applicants must have one of the following: Three (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education, leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR At least one (1) year of specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-09 federal grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: making authoritative decisions managing calendars for senior management; developing new or modified work methods, records and files, management processes, and procedures for administering support functions; arranging conferences, seminars, and meetings with employees and external stakeholders, and; preparing correspondence for senior management with careful adherence to organizational standards; OR A combination of education and experience. Combination of Education and Experience - Your current education completed is credited as a percentage of the education required for the grade level and your current experience is credited as a percentage of the total experience required for the grade level. The two percentages are added and must equal 100% in order to qualify for the desired grade level. 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 www.ed.gov. 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. For more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation. Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration by the closing date of this announcement. Education There is no education requirement for this position. Additional Information ELIGIBILITY: You are eligible under merit promotion procedures, if you meet one of the following criteria: Federal employees currently serving on career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service; Former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility based on previous career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service. For more information see https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/reinstatement/; Displaced federal employees requesting special priority selection consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP); Veterans with Veterans' Preference or veterans who have been separated under honorable conditions after three years or more of active continuous service (Veterans Employment Opportunities Act); Individuals with disabilities - For more information and proof required see https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/; or Any other individuals eligible for a non-competitive appointment, including former Peace Corps and AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers, Boren Scholars, Fulbright Scholars, military spouses, etc. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement. Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. USA Hire Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request an RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. To determine if you need an RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire.