Administrative Services Assistant

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is looking for a GS-07 level administrative support specialist. Candidates must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level, with duties including invoice review, data entry, and clerical functions.

This position emphasizes strong typing skills (minimum of 40 words per minute) and is open to veterans, individuals with disabilities, and displaced government employees under specific programs. This is an opportunity for those seeking a stable career within the Department of Justice.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-6.
• Ability to perform routine administrative tasks.
• Typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices and reconcile items.
• Input data into databases or spreadsheets.
• Greet visitors and receive calls in the office.

Skills

Administrative support

Data entry

Clerical functions

Accounting/budgeting

Typing (40 words per minute)

Job description

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. This position is also being announced to All U.S. Citizens and Nationals under 26-SD-12994535-DE.

GS‑07

To be eligible at the GS‑7 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑6 level. Specialized experience includes performing a wide range of routine administrative and technical support duties for an office such as:

• reviewing invoices and/or reconciling items;
• inputting data into databases or spreadsheets;
• receiving telephone calls and/or greeting visitors in an office environment;
• providing a variety of clerical and/or administrative functions such as producing written documents utilizing office automation software;
• providing assistance in the areas of accounting/budgeting transactions.

Typing Requirement

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.)

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;
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/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

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;
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/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)

VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three years of continuous active military service. If you are applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD‑214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement.

Special Employment Consideration

Persons with disabilities, veterans with a compensable service‑connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the armed forces, and returning Peace Corps volunteers are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for non‑competitive appointments. For further information, click on the links provided below. You must specify in your online questionnaire under what authority you wish to be considered and submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities Links: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments