Legal Assistant, GS-986-05/06/07
Location: Billings, Montana
Description: Department Of The Interior is presently looking of Legal Assistant, GS-986-05/06/07 right now, this occupation will be designated in Montana. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. The Department of the Interior is devoted to protecting and preserving the natural resources of this great nation, including National Parks, Landmarks, a! nd the well-being of communities, including those of Native American, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Islanders.
This position is located in the Probate Hearings Division office in the Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) Billings, Montana. The incumbent reports to the Supervisory Administrative Law Judge and performs legal, clerical and administrative support functions for the office.
The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.
The position has a full performance level of GS-07.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
Not Required KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a U.S. Citizen.
You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination
You must submit ALL required d! ocuments and a completed questionnaire.
Relocation expense! s WILL NOT be authorized.
Travel of 6-10 nights per month may be required.
You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. DUTIES:
At the full performance level of GS-07, the major duties include , but a re not limited to the following :
Receive and transfer phone calls, make copies, prepare and send faxes and emails, prepare time and attendance records;
Review outgoing correspondence and other documents for grammatical and spelling errors;
Coordinate travel arrangements, prepare travel vouchers and authorizations;
Arrange facilities for conferences and hearings and prepare presentation material or background documentation;
Operate court reporter recording equipment and assist the Judge at hearings;
Answer basic and routine questions and inquiries from interested parties regarding adjudicatory procedures and policies;
Prepare and brief witnesses or heirs regarding adjudicatory procedures and policies;
Review !
probate case material to ensure they are current and complete; maintain
the records from initial filing to completion and search various system
records when additional information is required.
As experience is gained, the selectee will perform a broader range of assignments under less supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Minimum Qualifications
GS-05
ALL applicants must meet the requirements for the GS-05 grade level via one of the following means:
Education: Four full years (120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours) beyond high school at an accredited institution. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)
OR
Specialized Experience:
To qualify at the GS-05 grade level, you must have at least one FULL year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfu! lly the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to ! the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as : experience as a Secretary or Administrative Assistant in a professional setting. Experience includes: customer service skills and phone etiquette, sort and distribute mail and use a filing system; basic computer software skills to produce reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, and keep calendars.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience totaling 100% of the requirement. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)
NOTE: You must submit your transcripts to show that you meet this requirement. Failure to submit your transcripts will result in an Â"IneligibleÂ" rating.
GS-06
Specialized Experience GS-6:
To qualify at the GS-06 grade level, you must have at least one FULL year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular ! knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as: experience as a Secretary or Administrative Assistant in a professional setting. Experience includes: the experience listed for the GS-05 grade level as well as experience assisting with travel authorizations and vouchers; reviewing of file and legal documents for completeness.
GS-07
Specialized Experience GS-7:
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as: experience as a Secretary or Administrative Assistant in a professional setting. Experience includes: the experience listed for the GS-06 grade level as well as experience working with Fede! ral Indian Probates, and experience working with a case tracking system! s or database.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPMÂ's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp
Education: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide transcripts as proof of meeting the requirements. Failure to provide the documents will result in you receiving an INELIGIBLE rating.
Foreign Education: Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the specific educational requirements as stated above. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evalu! ated, visit: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp .
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. http://www.sss.gov .
Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veteran's preference, indicate the type of preference you are claiming on your resume, and in the occupational Online Questionnaire Your veteran's preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your resume and responses to the self-assessment questions are an integral part of the process for determining your qualifications for this position. Therefore, it is important that your resume supports your responses to the assessment questions.
There are several parts of the application process that affect the overall evaluati! on of your application:
1. Your resume which is part of your U! SAJOBS profile
2. Your responses to the online questionnaire
3. Your required and supporting documents, as outlined in the announcement
Category Rating will be used in the ranking and selection process for this position. The categories are Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified. VeteransÂ' preference rules for category rating will be applied.
Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation, and responses to the ( View Assessment Questions ) will be made. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position. Your resume must clearly support your self-elected responses to the occupational questionnaire/assessment associated ! with this vacancy announcement. In the event your self-elected responses to the occupational questionnaire/assessment cannot be verified within the contents of your resume, your rating will be adjusted accordingly, and may subsequently place you in a lower quality category. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
As part of the application process, you are required to respond to a series of questions designed to assess your possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Legal Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of a profession's legal standards, generally accepted principles, theory, and best practices. Knowledge is typically used to determine the best approach to solving a complex issue or problem
Administrative Support: Ensures successful business operations by performing a variety of administrative and clerical duties on a daily basis.
Research and Computer Skills: Uses machi! nes, tools, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer appli! cations to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format. In addition to, Knowledge of scientific principles, methods, and tools of basic and applied research used to conduct a systematic inquiry into a subject matter area.
BENEFITS:
To explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees, visit the Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc . OTHER INFORMATION:
Important Note : All Department of the Interior (DOI) employees are subject to the conflict of interest restrictions imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report. In addition, DOI employees, GS-15 and above, who work in the Office of the Secretary; along with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) employees (at ALL grade levels), are furt! her restricted concerning their interests in Federal lands and resources administered or controlled by the Department of the Interior. This includes holding stock in energy corporations which lease Federal lands (e.g.: oil, gas, coal, alternative energy resources, etc.). If you have any such investments you should contact the DOI, BOEM or BSEE Ethics Office before accepting employment. DOI employees are held to the highest level of integrity. Employees must be objective and impartial in the performance of their work. All potential issues (e.g.: work-related interactions with friends, family members, or previous employers) must be disclosed at the time of application or during the interview process.
If you are a status applicant (current permanent Federal employee or former permanent Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility), or are eligible under a special appointing authority and you are selected under this vacancy, you may be subject to serving a new one-y! ear probationary period.
Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies m! ust seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Officer.
If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof by the closing date of the announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. The proof includes a copy of the agency notice, your most recent Performance Rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty station. To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, you must earn a minimum score of 85 or above (prior to the as! signment of veteran's preference) on the rating criteria for this position.
Recruitment methods and selection procedures will be based solely on merit after fair and open competitive, and will be made without regard to political, religious, or labor organization affiliation or non-affiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, national origin, non-disqualifying disability, sexual orientation, or age.
A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work with the U.S. Department of the Interior. The preliminary background check consists of a search of Office of Personnel Management and Department of Defense background investigation files and an FBI National Criminal History Fingerprint Check; it may take up to 3 weeks to complete. If selected for this position, you will be extended a tentative offer of employment pending a satisfactory background check. Current Federal employees or individuals with an existing completed backg! round investigation may not be required to undergo another background c! heck; these will be handled on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the Bureau security office.
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