General Clerk II

We are currently looking for a General Clerk II for a contract position with the Department of Justice / United States Attorney s Office (USAO) located in Memphis Tennessee. This is initially for a 1year contract with 4 additional optional years (for a total of 5 years) with the USAO. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens and be able to clear an extensive background check / clearance investigation by the Department of Justice.

The individual will provide backup receptionist support as well as the administrative and clerical duties outlined below:

• Assists in maintaining property records and conducting inventory. Requests issuance return and repairs of nonexpendable office equipment and furniture.
  
• Serves as backup Information Receptionist for the USAO. Receives telephone calls to the office and transfers calls to appropriate personnel.
  
• Responds to inquiries providing general information regarding office programs.
  
• Receives visitors to the USAO enters information into the Visitor Management System and refers each visitor to the appropriate person or office as appropriate and determined by local procedure.
  
• Explains applicable security rules regulations and procedures regarding visitors to employees managers and visitors.
  
• Receives reviews and distributes hand delivered incoming mail.
  
• Performs office automation duties and other administrative support duties stocking supplies timekeeper filing assisting with government vehicles.
  

Qualifications:

High School Diploma is required (an undergraduate degree is preferred).

• The contractor must have a minimum of 12 years of administrative experience in a professional office environment.
  
• Good oral and written communication skills.
  
• Good attention to detail and the ability to read and follow directions.
  
• Experience interacting with the public.
  
• Skilled with Word Excel and Outlook.
  
• Good organizational skills.
  

This is a full time / 40 hours per week position. Candidates will be working onsite each day (telework is not available for this role). This position offers the accrual of 2weeks of paid time off each year paid federal holidays and is eligible to enroll in our health benefits program.