Administrative Services Specialist
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Description: Department Of Justice is looking of Administrative Services Specialist right now, this position will be situated in Alabama. More details about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a diverse and talented workforce of over 100,000 men and women, Justice leads the Nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens.
The United States Attorneys Office is a great place to work. The Department of Justice ranked #11 out of 33 large Federal cabinet agencies and the Executive United States Attorneys Office/United States Attorneys Offices ranked #17 out of 240 agency subcomponents in a study, "The Best Places to Work in the Federal Government, 2011 Rankings" published by the Partnership for Public Service. See www.bestplacestowork.org . Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama and is centrally located within the state. Birmingham is approximately 2 hours from Atlanta, 4 ½ hours from beautiful gulf beaches, 4 ½ hours from New Orleans, and 5 hours from the Tennessee mountains. Birmingham is home to many top quality restaurants. People come from around the Southeast to dine in chef-owned restaurants, and Bon Appétit named BirminghamÂ's Hot & Hot Fish Club as one of the Â"Great Neighborhood Restaurants in the South.Â" Culture is alive and well in the city with its various art galleries, museums, ballet, symphony orchestra companies, and an opera house. The Birmingham Museum of Art houses the largest museum collection of Wedgewood in the world displaying 10,000 pieces. Time magazine named BirminghamÂ's Sidewalk Film Festival among its choices of Â"Film Festivals for the Rest of Us.Â" With the opening of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail throughout the state, Alabama has been called Â"...one of AmericaÂ's top 10 golf destinations.Â" BirminghamÂ's musical talent has put the city in the national spotlight with two American Idol winners, Ruben Studdard and Taylor Hicks, and one first runner up, Bo Bice. Without question, Birmingham is the unrivaled retail giant of Alabama. From outlet malls to upscale boutiques, shopping opportunities are near endless. For exciting shopping, dining and entertainment, visit the Riverchase Galleria Mall. For a premier shopping and dining experience, visit The Summit, which includes high-end stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue. A short drive away will take you to another unique shopping experience at the Outlet Shops of Grand River.
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.
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KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Background investigation, credit check, and drug test required.
You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
DUTIES:
If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for planning, obtaining and providing comprehensive office management support in the areas of procurement, supply management, building and equipment maintenance, contracts, space management, property management, communications, records storage and disposal, printing and reproduction services, security and safety.
At the full performance level, typical work assignments will include: Purchasing supplies; Making high dollar purchases utilizing contracts, expert services, and open markets; Analyzing the need for, procures and oversees the utlization and maintenance of state-of-the-art office audio/visual and telecommunications equipment; Forecasting independently the need for cost estimates; Writing justifications; Drawing blueprints; Monitoring funding levels for all space and facilities projects; Developing and managing an inventory control system; Conducting regular inspections.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Travel Required: 1-5 days per month.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
GS-07: Applicants must have:
A. One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level or B. One (1) full year of graduate level education or C. Meet one of the following superior academic achievement provisions: A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher for all completed undergraduate course work or for all courses completed in the last two full years of undergraduate work; A GPA of 3.5 or higher for all courses in the major field of study, or those courses in a major completed in the last two full years of undergraduate work; Rank in the upper one-third of a college, university, or major subdivision; or Membership in a national honor society or successful completion of one full year of graduate level study. Specialized Experience is defined as ordering and maintaining supplies for an organization; working with higher level employees to conduct inventory of property and equipment; maintaining inventory records; purchasing supplies; distributing supplies and equipment.
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 .
If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJÂ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures. 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 it is determined you meet minimum qualification requirements, your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified Within these categories, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles. You will be rated on the following Competencies: Education Experience Work Experience Social Organizations Mathematic Skills The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 20 minutes to complete. To preview the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link View Assessment Questions
BENEFITS:
Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. 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. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees:
http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits .
OTHER INFORMATION:
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/ctap/index.asp
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/ctap/index.asp .
Veterans' Preference - If you are entitled to Veterans' Preference, you must indicate the type of preference you are claiming in your application and submit the appropriate documentation, as specified below.
•In order to verify your Veterans' Preference entitlement, please submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions. •In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower if a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a signed and dated Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and the other required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim.
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 .
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 nonmembership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism.
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