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This position is located in the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC). The incumbent will provide a highly confidential support to the Assistant Attorney General
(AAG), Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General (PDAAG) and the Deputy Assistant Attorneys General (DAAG) in the OLC and perform a variety of duties that require a day-to-day working relationship with personnel of the Office, as well as a thorough knowledge of the Office's work.
11/27/2024 to 12/09/2024
$99,200 - $128,956 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
12
No
Yes
OLC-25-12621480-IMP
821251900
Current federal employees of this agency.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Applications will be accepted only from current employees in the Offices, Boards and Divisions (OBD) with competitive status and CTAP/RPL eligible candidates.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
The duties and responsibilities for a Staff Assistant generally include, but are not limited to, the following
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
This vacancy is open to current DOJ employees and CTAP eligibles. See below for more information:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement closes, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted by the HR Specialist. This information will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your eligibility for Federal employment, and then whether you are qualified for this particular position. If a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, you may be deemed ineligible, or your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your skills and abilities.
Additionally, we will review your supporting documents and resume to determine if you are in the "Area of Consideration" for this vacancy. Government-Wide Merit Promotion vacancies may only accept applications from a limited audience, pay careful attention to the "Who May Apply" and the "Hiring Paths" information. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
When addressing the specialized experience statement, applicants must present evidence of the experience in their resume. If the specialized experience statement is repeated, in the applicant's resume, Human Resources will deem the applicant as ineligible.
BASIS OF RATING: DOJ's Merit Promotion Procedures will be used to evaluate candidates.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, and other characteristics):
Documentation requirements may vary from applicant to applicant based on your eligibility claims.
It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of document descriptions below, to see which documents are required for your application.
If you are a current DOJ employee:
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/09/2024 to receive consideration.
If you would like to preview the assessment questionnaire, please see: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12621480
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We strive to extend a final offer of employment within 90 days from the close of this announcement. Delays do sometimes occur for reasons beyond our control. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if openings in other offices occur within 90 days, candidates who are referred to the hiring office, may be referred to other hiring offices in this scenario.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement, for up to 90 days, if openings occur in other offices serviced by Justice Management Division.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/821251900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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