Staff Assistant - Arlington, United States - US Drug Enforcement Administration

US Drug Enforcement Administration

Verified Company

Arlington, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

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.

As a Staff Assistantyour typical work assignments may include:

Track all incoming suspense correspondence by maintaining an accurate suspense status.
Assist with travel arrangements for frequent travel.
Assist with the coordinating with the visiting organization, scheduling transportation arrangements, accommodations and other items necessary for completing trip itinerary.
Determine pertinent issues and collects relevant information from a wide variety of sources.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Must be a U.S. Citizen
You must submit to a preemployment drug test.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
DEA uses eVerify, an Internetbased system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
Work schedule for this position is: Monday
Friday, 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m.

Qualifications:

You may qualify at the GS-09 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the
GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrate your ability in
:1) Scheduling meetings, preparing and distributing meeting materials, such as agendas and other supporting documentation; 2) Receiving and reviews incoming correspondence prepared for the signature and approval of senior management; 3) Tracking requests and communication to ensure timely and accurate responses; and, 4) Developing and maintaining a variety of hard copy files and records that involves the operations of the office, as well as computerized databases of key documents.

OR

Education:

Have a master's or equivalent graduate degree; _OR _(2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.B.

or J.D., if related.
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OR

Combination of education and experience:

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12.

Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent)
beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus
18) by 18.

Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.).

(Note:

You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
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You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the
GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrate your ability in
:1) Tracking pending action items and confirming staff responsibilities and timelines for completion; 2) Planning and coordinating travel, accommodations and transport for senior officials and special guests; 3) Working closely with senior officials in management and meeting planning, coordinating policy activities, analyzing logístical issues and recommending alternatives; and, 4) Developing internal operating procedures to ensure efficiency and consistency with administrative and office procedures.

OR

Education:
Have a Ph.
D.

or equivalent doctoral degree; OR (3) full academic years of graduate level education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., if related.

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OR

Combination of education and experience:

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12.

Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent)
beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus
36) by 18.

Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least to 100 percent to qualify)

(Note:

You must attach a copy of your transcript.)_._
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Specialized 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, st