Administrative Services Assistant (OA)

Full Job Description

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying: To qualify at the GS-07 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing (03) of the (04) duties listed below: Carrying out routine human resources technical tasks and/or responding to human resources-related inquiries.

Assisting with administrative services activities, such as maintaining electronic databases, tracking information, scheduling appointments, preparing correspondence, and organizing files.

Executing procedural and/or technical budget formulation or execution functions, including recording and tracking budgetary transactions.

Providing procurement support, such as maintaining contracts, reviewing invoices, and purchasing supplies or services.

Typing Proficiency: 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.) 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-06 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 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). Major Duties:

This Administrative Services Assistant (OA) provides technical and administrative support in a variety of program areas.

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Administrative Services Assistant (OA) support in the U.S.

Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York, located in Brooklyn, New York, focusing in the areas of human resources, financial management, procurement, office automation, and clerical support.

Typical work assignments will include: Providing administrative and technical support in areas such as HR, finance, support services or procurement.

Handling office tasks including security clearance checks, inventory, scheduling, and equipment management. Processing and routing mail in compliance with regulations.

Supporting office automation with document creation, database management, and correspondence handling. Assisting with special projects, renovations, and tracking systems.