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Job Title: Office Clerk (Student Temporary Employment Program)

Department: Department Of Justice

Agency: Justice Offices, Boards and Divisions

Job Announcement Number: ENRD-09-040


SALARY RANGE:

17,540.00 - 24,156.00 USD /year

OPEN PERIOD:

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 to Wednesday, July 28, 2010

SERIES & GRADE:

GS-0303-01/04

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full TimeTemporary, not to exceed 12 Months

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

04

DUTY LOCATIONS:

16 vacancies -

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:

US citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

Vacancies include offices in Washington, DC, Seattle, Denver, San Francisco and Boston. Please indicate on your application where you will be applying. The salary provided is the Federal Government's "base salary" for the GS-1 to GS-4 positions. Go to www.opm.gov to determine the actual salary for your individual location.

Positions from this announcement will be filled on an as needed basis. It is to your advantage to submit your application in a timely manner for consideration.

The Environment & Natural Resources Division (ENRD) was rated the Number One Best Place to Work among 216 agency subcomponents. ENRD is a great place to work!

Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for Department of Justice applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=SYKVO.


KEY REQUIREMENTS:

  • See Other Information.


Duties

Additional Duty Location Info:


16 vacancies -


DUTIES:(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)

Assists with basic tasks related to office support services. Performs work related to the gathering and development of materials. Coordinates routine clerical work in support of an organization where matters are handled informally or in face-to-face meetings. Receives telephone calls and visitors to the office. Determines the nature of each inquiry and refers technical questions to an appropriate staff member.

Enters data and/or updates data in one or more databases. Performs work involving the collection, compilation, and/or tracking of data and statistical information in support of an organization's program operation.

Performs office automation work requiring the use of software applications and computer equipment. Prepares correspondence, reports, technical documents, graphs/charts, forms, and other office support materials. Employs spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and presentation software to produce office support materials.



Qualifications and Evaluations

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 01: There are no general or specialized experience, or education requirements for this grade level.

Grade 02: Qualifying experience for the GS-2 level includes three (3) months of general experience in clerical, office, or other work which indicates the ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position, or high school graduation or the equivalent. Examples of general experience are performing reception duties, such as answering business calls and/or greeting visitors, providing information, and taking messages; performing general clerical duties, such as filing, typing, or maintaining straightforward records; or using common office machines or equipment such as personal computers, copying machines, or fax machines.



SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: High school graduation or the equivalent may be substituted for experience at the GS-2 level.

Grade 03: Qualifying experience for the GS-3 level includes six (6) months of general experience in clerical, office, or other work which indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Examples of general experience are performing reception duties, such as answering business calls and/or greeting visitors, providing information, and taking messages; performing general clerical duties, such as filing, typing, or maintaining straightforward records; or using common office machines or equipment such as personal computers, copying machines, or fax machines.



SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: The experience requirements for the GS-3 level may be met by completion of one full year of full-time academic study in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.



Completion of an intensive, specialized course of study of less than one year (usually of at least 3 months duration) may meet in full the experience requirements. Such courses may have been obtained through a variety of programs such as those offered by business or technical schools, and through military training programs. The course must have been designed specifically as career preparation for the work of the position being filled, and must have provided the applicant with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work.



COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post high school education and general experience may be used to meet the total experience requirements.

Grade 04: Qualifying experience for the GS-4 level includes one (1) year of general experience in clerical, office, or other work which indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position, or two (2) years of education above the high school level. Examples of general experience are performing reception duties, such as answering business calls and/or greeting visitors, providing information, and taking messages; performing general clerical duties, such as filing, typing, or maintaining straightforward records; or using common office machines or equipment such as personal computers, copying machines, or fax machines.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: The experience requirements for the GS-4 level may be met by completion of two full years of full-time academic study in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college, or university.

COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post high school education and general experience may be used to meet the total experience requirements.

PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT: Applicant must be able to type 40 words per minute.



See Other Information for further requirements.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:


You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience and training you report relative to this position which shows that you possess the knowledges, skills and abilities required. Paid or unpaid experience will be considered.


Benefits and Other Info


BENEFITS:

See Other Information.

OTHER INFORMATION:

The Student Temporary Employment Program provides an opportunity for students to work while attending school. Students are appointed to a position not to exceed one year. Appointments may be extended in one-year increments as long as the individual meets the eligibility requirements. The nature of the duties does not have to be related to the student's academic/career goal. Students who are enrolled in the Student Temporary Employment Program must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and be enrolled half-time in a accredited education program.

There are multiple work schedules available for this Vacancy to include: Part Time, Full Time and Intermittent.

The Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD), is a component of the Department of Justice. We are responsible for protecting the use and development of America's natural resources and public lands by bringing charges against companies that violate environmental protection laws. We work closely with the Environmental Protection Agency to ensure that hazardous waste sites are cleaned up. We also represent the government when it needs to purchase private property for government use. With over 700 employees in Washington, D.C., Anchorage, Denver, Sacramento, San Francisco and Seattle, we are the nation's environmental lawyer, and the largest environmental law firm in the country.

The Executive Office provides management and administrative support to the ENRD, including financial management, human resources, automation, security, and litigation support. The Executive Office takes full advantage of cutting-edge technology to provide sophisticated automation facilities for its employees, including legal research, word processing, Internet access, electronic mail, litigation support, case management and timekeeping systems, to help the Division's attorneys continue to achieve exceptional litigation results for the United States.

Applications made on line must be received by the closing date of this announcement. Form F-16488-AVUE (Bubble Sheet) is available to those who are unable to complete the on line application process. You can obtain this form by contacting Nicole DiLorenzo at (202) 514-0106. This form must be received in the Human Resources office within five days of the closing date of the announcement. All other information requested in the vacancy announcement must be received in the human resources office by the closing date of the announcement. Your Form F-16488-AVUE must be mailed or hand carried to the contact person listed on the vacancy announcement; however, all other required documents (e.g., SF-50, DD-214, etc.,) may be faxed to the contact person listed at (202) 305-4866. Please indicate your name and vacancy announcement number on each piece of documentation faxed. Please do not fax more than 7 pages.

BASIS OF RATING: Your will be rated based on your qualifications as evidenced by the education, experience and training you report which shows that you possess the appropriate skills and experience needed for this position. Paid/unpaid experience will be considered. Your self-determined rating, resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed. If upon review, it is determined that your resume, and/or supporting documentation is not accurate you may not receive full consideration.

BENEFITS: A variety of health insurance plans after one year of employment; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; subsidized transportation, flexible work schedule, etc.

Selectees may be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.

The Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism.

The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department.



The Department provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing specialist listed in the vacancy announcement. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Moving expenses are not authorized.

This is a temporary, time-limited appointment. However, an extension of the appointment may be possible without further competition.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals.

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

- Must be at least 16 years old.

- Must be enrolled in or accepted to (with the intent to attend) an accredited academic institution; and carry at a minimum, a half-time course load as defined by the institution.

- Must be a United States citizen or national

- Must be in good academic standing.

- Provide verification of academic status, or course registration information.

- Must meet experience and/or education requirements for the position.



How To Apply


HOW TO APPLY:

Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for Department of Justice applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=SYKVO.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

See Other Information.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Nicole DiLorenzo
Phone: (202) 514-0106
Email: Nicole.DiLorenzo@usdoj.gov
Or write:
Department of Justice
Ben Franklin Station
P.O. Box 367
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20004
US

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience and training you report relative to this position which shows that you possess the knowledges, skills and abilities required. Paid or unpaid experience will be considered.
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Department of Justice
Ben Franklin Station
P.O. Box 367
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20004
US

Questions about this job:
Nicole DiLorenzo
Phone: (202) 514-0106
Email: Nicole.DiLorenzo@usdoj.gov

Control Number: 1643133
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