Office Automation Assistant
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Job Location:
Las Cruces, NM - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 50460 - 65599
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys Offices visit needed additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Overview of the United States Attorneys Office - District of New Mexico
With a talented workforce of over 100000 people the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law keep our country safe and protect civil rights. 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 U.S. Attorneys Office (USAO) for the District of New Mexico is one of 94 USAOs in the nation. But our office is unique. New Mexico is home to 23 tribes and pueblos 4 military bases and 2 national labs. New Mexico is the fifth biggest state of the union in size shares a border with Mexico and is a major international and economic corridor. The USAO is primarily responsible for prosecuting federal crime occurring in the District of New Mexico. The USAO partners with tribal state county city and foreign governments to ensure our communities are safe and prosperous.
The mission of the U.S. Attorneys Office for the District of New Mexico is to uphold the rule of law keep New Mexico and the nation safe and to protect civil rights. The Office earns the public trust by following the facts wherever they lead without fear or favor. The Office adheres to the highest standards of excellence and ethical behavior interested not in winning cases but in ensuring justice is done.
Please note: This is a term position not-to-exceed March 31 2028. Based on the needs of the Agency the appointment may be extended up to 4 years from the original appointment date.
If selected you will serve as an Office Automation Assistant providing a variety of clerical and administrative support to one or more professionals. Typical work assignments will include:
- Developing and implementing a variety of applications for office automation software;
- Producing a variety of written documents utilizing varied and advanced functions in each of the several types of office automation software;
- Developing applications to utilize database or spreadsheet software to store manipulate sort and report statistical and other information;
- Providing variety of ancillary office support functions;
- Organizing and maintaining office files;
- Greeting office visitors and based upon the nature of their business issuing visitor badges directing them to the appropriate office or individual; and
- Answering the telephone and providing factual information to callers as requested.
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or National
- Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint credit and tax checks and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation
- You must be registered for Selective Service if applicable
- 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.
Qualifications
GS-7: To be eligible at the GS-7 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level in Federal service.
Specialized experience is defined as: experience developing and implementing a variety of applications for office automation/database/spreadsheet software; evaluating office software to meet office needs; producing a variety of written documents utilizing varied and advanced functions in each of several types of office automation software; answering multi-line telephone system and providing factual information to callers; and obtaining statistical and other information from files and related sources to input selected information into appropriate database or spreadsheet.
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.)
Please note: This is a term position not-to-exceed March 31 2028. Based on the needs of the Agency the appointment may be extended up to 4 years from the original appointment date.
Education
Additional information
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.
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 .
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 pregnancy national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor.
Political Appointees (Current or Former): 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 or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Typing
- Microsoft Office
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- QuickBooks
- Office Experience
- 10 Key Calculator
- Front Desk
- Filing
- Administrative Experience
