Secretary (OA)
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Boston, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Secretary (Office Automation) provides technical and administrative support in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts, located in Boston. The role serves as Executive Assistant to the United States Attorney (USA) and First Assistant United States Attorney (FAUSA), supporting their immediate office and handling a broad range of secretarial functions. Responsibilities and assignments increase in complexity as training and experience progress.
Requirements
- Type at least 40 words per minute on a five-minute sample with three or fewer errors; a typing test may be required.
- For the GS-09 level, have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-08 in the Federal service, gained in the public or private sector, performing at least three of the four specified secretarial and administrative duties.
- Specialized experience includes managing a supervisor’s schedule, travel, commitments, and correspondence; composing written material for a supervisor’s signature; arranging conferences and meetings; and dealing with senior executives.
- For merit promotion applicants seeking GS-09, meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement of one year at GS-08.
- Be a United States Citizen or National.
- Provide a resume and supporting documents.
- Federal employees must receive salary payments by direct deposit.
- Successfully complete required pre-employment and background adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, tax, and drug checks.
- Meet applicable Selective Service registration or exemption requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Executive Assistant to the United States Attorney and First Assistant United States Attorney, providing technical and administrative support.
- Manage and oversee the day-to-day activities of the USA and FAUSA’s immediate office.
- Screen telephone calls and visitors seeking to speak with the USA and FAUSA.
- Arrange conferences and meetings for the USA and FAUSA.
- Review outgoing correspondence prepared for the USA and FAUSA’s signatures, including action documents, case files, legal documents, and reports.
- Manage the USA and FAUSA’s calendars for appointments, meetings, engagements, and conferences.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees; specific benefits depend on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
