Information Receptionist (OA)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in Washington, DC seeks a GS-05 Administrative Support Specialist to assist visitors and callers, route mail, and maintain records. The role requires strong typing (40 wpm) and proficient use of office software.

The position emphasizes clerical duties, documentation management, and consistent, accurate record-keeping in a federal office environment, with transcripts requested if education substitutes experience.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level in the Federal service performing 3 of the 4 duties listed.
• Education: Four years above high school to substitute education for experience; transcripts required.
• Combination of Education and Specialized Experience: Total 100% with excess education credit after the first 60 semester hours; transcripts required.
• Typing Proficiency: Must type at least 40 words per minute with minimal errors.

Responsibilities

• Assisting visitors and callers by answering routine questions and directing them to the appropriate person or office.
• Using office software to prepare, edit, format, proofread, store, and retrieve documents.
• Receiving, reviewing, routing, and maintaining mail, records, files, or other administrative materials.
• Maintaining accurate logs, records, or tracking information and performing routine clerical support duties.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Office software

Education

Four years above high school

Tools

Office software

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia's mission is to enforce the criminal laws of the United States and the District of Columbia, represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, and respond to the public safety needs of the community by leading an effective, well-coordinated law enforcement effort that contributes to the overall goal of improving the quality of life in the District of Columbia.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying:

To qualify at the GS-05 level, you must possess:

Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing (3) of the (4) duties listed below:

• Assisting visitors and callers by answering routine questions and directing them to the appropriate person or office.
• Using office software to prepare, edit, format, proofread, store, and retrieve documents.
• Receiving, reviewing, routing, and maintaining mail, records, files, or other administrative materials.
• Maintaining accurate logs, records, or tracking information and performing routine clerical support duties.

OR

Education: To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have four years above high school level to substitute education for experience. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school. (Must submit transcripts.)

OR

Combination of Education and Specialized Experience: You must have a combination of the specialized experience and education as described above that totals 100% when combined. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. (Must submit transcripts).

And

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).