This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/553434300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
For more information on the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao-sdtx.
For more information on the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney's Office, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/.
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
12/04/2019 to 12/17/2019
$85,475 - $111,122 per year
Salary range does not reflect the release of the 2020 GS pay tables.
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
None
Yes
Yes
20-SDTX-10669354-IMP
553434300
Current Federal employees in permanent competitive service positions (status candidates) in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas, plus well-qualified surplus and displaced DOJ employees (CTAP) in the local commuting area of Houston, Texas. Internal Employees Only.
If selected for this position, you will support Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Civil Division representing the United States in civil law suits in state and federal courts throughout the Southern District of Texas.
Typical work assignments will include:
- Performs substantive paralegal projects for attorneys working on complex civil cases;
- Analyzes and making recommendations on management issues in office operations, use of personnel, money and materials;
- Interfaces with administrative staff and management officials to assure legal support services and administrative requirements are met;
- Acts as a liaison between the district and other government offices to ascertain records, reports, documents, etc., requested with pending legal matters;
- Reviews and analyzes directives, orders, manuals, and guidance correspondence to support compliance with district policies, procedures, and Department of Justice/Executive Office of the United States Attorney regulations;
- Plans and organizes work projects and assignments to be accomplished by subordinates, prepares schedules for completion of work in order to meet deadlines and ensure an even work flow of work;
- Implements and advises staff of new policies and/or modifies existing procedures;
- Provides trial team management by assigning legal support for each civil trial;
- Plans work to be accomplished by staff;
- Identifies the developmental and training needs of staff;
- Hears and resolves complaints and grievances from employees; effects minor disciplinary measures as required.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized.
The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
You will be rated on the following Competencies (see The Delegated Examining Operations Handbook, Appendix F for definitions):
Interpersonal Skills, Managing Human Resources, Planning and Evaluating, Problem Solving, and Stress Tolerance
The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 20 minutes to complete.
You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
-Required: Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the online application process).
-Required: Your resume showing relevant experience and dates (month/day/year) of employment and work schedule for each (e.g., part-time XX hours per week or full-time)(cover letter optional).
-Required if you are a current or former Federal employee: a recent copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing title, series, grade, and full performance level (FPL); AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal. Please note your SF-50 must include your FPL in the remark section (e.g., appointment, reassignment, promotion actions), pay adjustments and awards do not include this information so they are not acceptable.
-Required, if applicable: CTAP/ICTAP documentation (a copy of a separation notice or other proof of eligibility) for priority selection; a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location; AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/17/2019 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.)
3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10669354
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online, contact Michelle Williams at 713-567-9000 or michelle.williams2@usdoj.gov as soon as possible to arrange an alternative application process.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
EEO Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, genetic information, disability, age, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism.
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation, to include a credit check, and drug test by urinalysis. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.
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/553434300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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