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The United States Probation Office for the Southern District of Mississippi is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Specialist. The Administrative Specialist performs and coordinates administrative, technical, and professional work related to multiple administrative functions (such as, but not limited to, human resources and procurement). This includes ensuring compliance with the appropriate guidelines, policies, and approved internal controls.
05/28/2025 to 09/30/2025
$59,133 - $115,213 per year
CL 27
Few vacancies in the following location:
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Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
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DEST-12734510-25-NL
837708000
Applicants must be citizens of the United States of America or be eligible to work in the United States. A background investigation with law enforcement agencies, including fingerprint and criminal records checks will be conducted. In addition, as conditions of employment, incumbent will be subject to updated background investigations every five years or as deemed necessary. Any applicant selected for a position will be hired provisionally pending successful completion of the investigation. This position is subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payment of net pay.
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in a field of academic study such as accounting, business or public administration, or human resources.
This is a continuation of duties from the Duties section of this announcement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Application, Cover Letter, Resume, and Interview are also assessed.
Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment Form AO 78 which can be found at https://www.mssp.uscourts.gov/employment-opportunities
Cover Letter
Resume
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.
Applicants must submit (1) A Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment Form AO 78 in its entirety (including "Optional Background Information), which can be found at https://www.mssp.uscourts.gov/employment-opportunities, (2) a resume and (3) a cover letter which addresses qualifications, skills, and experience necessary to perform the duties. The documents may be sent via e-mail to mssp_jobs@mssp.uscourts.gov with Vacancy Announcement 25-7 Administrative Specialist in the subject line. E-mailed documents must be in PDF. The position is open until filled; applications received by 06/06/2025, will receive priority consideration.
Only the most qualified candidates will be invited for interviews and only those interviewed will receive a response. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Relocation expenses are not reimbursable.
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/837708000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.