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The U.S. Department of Justice (Department) reestablished the Office for Access to Justice (ATJ) as a standalone office in October 2021 to address the access-to-justice crisis in the criminal and civil justice system. ATJ's mission is to make real the promise of equal justice for all. ATJ aims to achieve this core mission by promoting access to judicial systems through legal assistance and counsel.
This is a Detail Opportunity (Not-to-Exceed 120 days, with possibility to extend).
02/21/2023 to 03/06/2023
$59,319 - $109,908 per year
The salary quoted above reflects base salary only (Locality is not included).
GS 11 - 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
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Multiple Appointment Types -
Full-time - NTE 120 days but with option to extend.
Competitive
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No
Yes
ATJ-23-11850487-Detail
707826500
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
This is a Detail Opportunity (Not-to-Exceed 120 days, with possibility to extend). Eligible candidates must be a current permanent competitive or excepted service federal employee.
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 Writer-Editor/Digital Media Specialist will support the Public Affairs and Advance Specialist in developing and implementing a communications strategy for the Office for Access to Justice. Under the direction of the Chief of Staff and Public Affairs and Advance Specialist, the detailee's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Additional Requirements: Applicants must obtain supervisory approval prior to applying to this detail opportunity. Additionally applicants must have a rating of Fully Successful or higher on their most recent performance appraisal.
This vacancy is open to current Federal Employees Only. See below for more information:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications described above.
Once the announcement closes, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted.
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.
It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of document descriptions below, to see which documents are required for your application.
You must submit a writing sample and detailed resume containing the following information:
If interested, please send your resume to ATJ.Applicants@usdoj.gov
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/707826500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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