Executive Assistant

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys • Miami, FL

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida's (USAO-SDFL) mission is to enforce and defend the laws of the United States of America through the prosecution of criminal cases brought by the Federal government; the prosecution and defense of civil cases in which the United States is a party; and the collection of debts owed to the Federal government that are administratively uncollectible. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Executive Assistant support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida, located in Miami, Florida, focusing in the areas of . Typical work assignments will include: The incumbent will handle specialist assignments for the United States Attorney (USA), First Assistant United States Attorney (FAUSA), and the Executive Assistant US Attorney (EAUSA) that are highly sensitive and confidential in nature. The incumbent will coordinate and communicate with high level Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Office for the United States Attorneys (EOUSA) personnel and other government agencies on high-priority correspondence issues, and policies. The incumbent will provide advice and recommendations to the executive staff on all matters relative to the coordination, integration, and synchronization of staff actions, events, and activities involving the district.

Requirements

• Must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication (fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing).
• Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Must provide resume and supporting documents.
• Current or former Federal employees applying under merit promotion considerations must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
• Must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (3) of the (4) duties listed below: Providing management-level administrative support such as drafting and preparing briefings, communicating between various offices information that may be sensitive in nature, or managing sensitive assignments in support of day-to-day management activity; Prioritizing the completion of tasks, and identifying methods that can improve workflow; Assessing programs and new initiatives and determining administrative support needed to accomplish objectives; Researching and analyzing information from multiple sources to support in decision-making.
• One of the following types of education: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 2 full years.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Handle specialist assignments for the United States Attorney (USA), First Assistant United States Attorney (FAUSA), and the Executive Assistant US Attorney (EAUSA) that are highly sensitive and confidential in nature.
• Coordinate and communicate with high level Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Office for the United States Attorneys (EOUSA) personnel and other government agencies on high-priority correspondence issues, and policies.
• Provide advice and recommendations to the executive staff on all matters relative to the coordination, integration, and synchronization of staff actions, events, and activities involving the district.
• Providing management-level administrative support such as drafting and preparing briefings, communicating between various offices information that may be sensitive in nature, or managing sensitive assignments in support of day-to-day management activity.
• Prioritizing the completion of tasks, and identifying methods that can improve workflow.
• Assessing programs and new initiatives and determining administrative support needed to accomplish objectives.
• Researching and analyzing information from multiple sources to support in decision-making.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree