This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/556678500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Works under the Director of the Trial and eDiscovery (TED) Center. Supervises complex paralegal research and support assignments. Advises and discusses with Division Management concerns and litigation support and other staffing needs during complex investigations and trials. Oversees the development of training programs and training of the support staff on electronic storage information (ESI) or other electronic applications for investigations and trials.
Learn more about this agency01/14/2020 to 01/30/2020
$93,587 - $144,676 per year
GS 12 - 13
Few vacancies in the following locations:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
13
Yes
No
20-NDCA-10674605-MS
556678500
Current Federal employees in permanent competitive service positions (status candidates) of the U.S. Attorney's Offices and the Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys.
If selected for this position, typical work assignments will include:
-Interfacing with administrative staff and management officials to assure legal support services and administrative requirements are met;
-Reviewing and analyzing 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;
-Planning and organizing 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;
-Acting as a liaison between the district and other government offices to ascertain records, reports, documents, etc., requested with pending legal matters;
-Implementing and advising staff of new policies and/or modifies existing procedures;
-Providing trial team management by assigning legal support for each criminal trial;
-Planning work to be accomplished by staff;
-Identifying the developmental and training needs of staff;
-Hearing and resolving complaints and grievances from employees; effects minor disciplinary measures as required.
-Traveling between the San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose offices.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
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):
Applies Technology to Tasks, Attention to Detail, Database Management Systems, Decision Making, Manages and Organizes Information, and Technical Competence
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 apply online 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). (Ensure your resume reflects your experience) Cover letter is optional.
-Required: 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.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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 01/30/2020 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/10674605
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, contactJo Browder at (415) 436-7276 or Jo.Browder@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/556678500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Northern District of California is one of the largest U.S. Attorney's Offices in the country with 138 attorneys located in the three-staffed offices: San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. The Office prosecutes federal crimes, defends, and pursues the interest of the United States in civil cases. The office is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving violations of federal law, civil lawsuits against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution of behalf of victims and taxpayers.
The district stretches from the Monterey Coast to California's northern border with Oregon, and from the Pacific Ocean nearly to Sacramento in the East. The total population of our district is more than 7.3 million. The District's main office is in the San Francisco with branch offices in Oakland and San Jose, CA.
If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a diverse and talented workforce of over 100,000 men and women, Justice leads the Nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. You can be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty, and the property of citizens. The position(s) maybe located in any of the three locations.
One or more positions may be filled using this announcement.