Administrative Technician (OA)

Summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida's mission is to enforce and defend the laws of the United States of America through the prosecution of criminal cases brought by the Federal government; the prosecution and defense of civil cases in which the United States is a party; and the collection of debts owed to the Federal government that are administratively uncollectible.

Duties

• This Administrative Technician (OA) provides AUSAs legal and administrative support in the day-to-day requirements of office operations so they can meet the litigation mission of the District. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Administrative Technician (OA) support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida, located in Miami, Florida, focusing in the areas of office operations and legal and administrative support. Typical work assignments will include: Maintain supply, equipment, vehicle, and property records; monitor inventory and requests; and receive, store, and distribute supplies while validating records and addressing discrepancies. Process requisitions, invoices, purchase records, and related documents; coordinate with vendors and staff; and reconcile records or resolve routine discrepancies. Coordinate vehicle, facility, and equipment services, including maintenance, repairs, office setup, and moves; maintain logs and follow service issues through resolution. Handle mail, files, records, and evidence in accordance with security and accountability procedures; coordinate shipments and disposition actions and verify supporting documentation. Prepare correspondence, forms, reports, and spreadsheets; provide administrative support across office locations; and recommend procedural adjustments as needed. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

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-07 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (3) of the (4) duties listed below: Maintaining supply, equipment, vehicle, or property records to update logs or inventory databases; Processing or reviewing requisitions, invoices, purchase records, or other administrative documents for completeness and accuracy; Coordinating routine routine office services, such as repairs, equipment needs, deliveries, or moves with staff, vendors, or facilities personnel; Preparing or revising correspondence, forms, spreadsheets, or reports using office software and established instructions. To qualify at the GS-08 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (3) of the (4) duties listed below: Maintaining or reviewing inventory, supply, or property records to identify discrepancies; Reconciling purchase card, invoice, requisition, or vendor records and resolving discrepancies through research and coordination; Coordinating facility, equipment, or vehicle services from request through completion, including addressing service problems or unusual requirements; Assessing office needs and recommending or implementing procedural improvements consistent with applicable guidance. 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.

Required documents

Note: Failure to submit a resume or supporting documentation may result in elimination for further consideration. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Resume: Your resume showing relevant experience, job titles, duties, dates (must include MM/DD/YY for full consideration) of employment and work schedule for each (part-time XX hours per week or full-time). Limit your resume to 2 pages. Only resumes 2 pages in length will be accepted to determine eligibility and qualifications. For more information, view the following link: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirement A complete Assessment Questionnaire CTAP/ICTAP Documentation A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.; A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential. Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable: In order to verify your Veterans' Preference entitlement, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); or if you are a current Active Duty member you must submit a certification on appropriate military branch letterhead that indicates:1) your service dates, 2) expected discharge or release date from active duty with a release/discharge date no later than 120 days from the closing date of this announcement, and 3) the character of service (e.g., Honorable); 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 parent of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference" dated October 2013 and all the required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim. Any other supporting documentation required for verification as described in the announcement. Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? 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, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and Beginning and ending dates of appointment.