For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Duties

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing substantive legal support to the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Utah. Typical work assignments will include supervising a diverse workforce comprised of an administrative services specialist, administrative services assistant, information receptionist, budget officer, budget analyst and oversees the Pathway student trainee program. Specific duties will include: Oversees the contracting and acquisition management duties. Incumbent will be delegated procurement authority to act as a "Contracting Officer" on behalf of the United States Attorney's Office within delegated procurement guidelines as the Contract Specialist. Responsible for supervision of subordinate staff duties by directing the daily workflow and establishes priorities and work assignments for subordinate personnel; reviews, accepts, modifies, or rejects the work performed; provides policy and regulatory interpretations/guidance, advice, coaching, recommends and/or takes appropriate personnel action(s). Conduct management analysis with in-depth studies and analysis of all office administrative support service functions and their interrelationships in an effort to evaluate their effectiveness as they apply to procedures, methods, efficiency of operating personnel, and adherence to applicable regulations and policies. Space and Facilities Utilizes existing space to the optimum and plans for additional space when needed. Inspects, analyzes, and provides justification for, plans, and supervises all phases of facility office requirements.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• If selected, you will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period unless this requirement has been met previously.
• Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
• You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

Qualifications

GS-13: To be eligible at the GS-13 level, you must meet one full year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level in the Federal service performing the following types of duties: ensuring procedures are followed in initiating all procurement actions and that funds have been certified as available and that all required approvals, both internal and external, have been obtained and documented. Supervise, train, and mentor employees engaged in the district's acquisition, contracting, procurement (government purchase card), and purchase programs. Supervise daily workflow duties of department; develops annual performance standards and appraises employees; assesses and identifies employee training and developmental needs. In addition, develop and administer the supply budget for the office and interact with budget staff regarding contract funding matters on a frequent basis. Acts as liaison with the Executive Office for the United States Attorneys (EOUSA) and General Services Administration (GSA) on space needs for the District, including the branch and courthouse offices. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) -VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. If you are applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement. Special Employment Consideration - Persons with disabilities, veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the armed forces, and returning Peace Corps volunteers are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for non-competitive appointments. For further information, click on the links provided below . You must specify in your online questionnaire under what authority you wish to be considered and submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities Links: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments

Education

Contacts

• Address District of Utah 111 South Main Street Suite 1800 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 US
• Name: Mardi Al-Samarai
• Phone: 801-325-3242
• Email: [email protected]