Duties

• Provides information, advice and recommendations on administrative matters to the DCJ. Monitors the effectiveness of court operations; identifies problems; and implements administrative changes. Maintains professional relationships with Judges, attorney-advisors and law clerks.
• Serves as the primary contact with computer specialists in both the OALJ National Office and OCIO (manages the network) and provides on site support for concerning problems remediation for both the network and IT equipment. Is responsible for managing all reportable IT equipment including all Departmental property requirements, which may include but are not limited to annual inventories and disposal of such equipment.
• Maintains up to date knowledge and expertise on the agency's major information management system and operations through training seminars, self study efforts, and formal technical courses within and outside of DOL.
• Manages and controls expenditures for supplies and procurement of any items needed by the District Office including all contracts for office equipment and necessary services such as equipment maintenance and translation requirements. Is a COR for such contracts.
• Utilizes Enterprise Wide DOL Systems to perform procurement, human resource and financial functions.
• Manages the recruitment, interview, and selection of attorneys, paralegal specialists and oversees College Extern hiring program. Initiates/prepares required entering and exiting paperwork coordinates with college, OASAM, and college externs the completion of human resources, security, and computer account forms prior to bringing students onboard.
• Helps the DCJ in dealing with employee problems such as performance issues, time and leave problems, work distribution issues, etc.
• Assists the DCJ in maintaining office staff job results by coaching, counseling and mentoring employees and monitoring job results.
• Ensures coordination with DOL regional and national Office staff.
• Reviews requests and motions from parties and, if such requests should be granted, prepares appropriate orders and related legal documents based upon the circumstances of the case and the legal requirements for judicial approval.
• Reviews unassigned cases upon receipt; summarizes information and legal issues and determines when cases should be referred to the DCJ or if cases are ready for hearing.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment to this position may require a background investigation.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Must be at least 16 years old and a U.S. Citizen.

Applicants must meet time-in-grade, time-after-competitive-appointment and qualifications requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the vacancy to be eligible for consideration for selection.

Federal Employees Please Note: Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met and reflects your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. competitive/excepted). In some cases you may need to submit more than one SF-50.

Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.

Notification Concerning COVID-19 Vaccinations. As required by Executive Order 14043 , Federal executive branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021, or before appointment or onboarding with the agency (if later than November 22, 2021). The agency will provide additional information regarding which forms of documentation can be accepted and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement.

Qualifications

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

GS-09 level: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, 07, in the Federal Service.

Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:

(1) Directs a variety of administrative research, analysis and status reports for senior executives.
(2) Provides travel assistance and coordinates reservations, prepares travel itinerary, travel authorizations and vouchers for senior executives
(3) Organizing, prioritizing, and anticipating the administrative needs of senior executives.

or

master's or equivalent graduate degree

or

2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

LL.B. or J.D., if related

GS-11 level: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, 09, in the Federal Service.

Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
(1)Directs a variety of administrative research, analysis and status reports for senior executives.
(2) Provides travel assistance and coordinates reservations, prepares travel itinerary, travel authorizations and vouchers for senior executives
(3) Organizing, prioritizing, and anticipating the administrative needs of senior executives, and
(4) Communicates effectively both orally and in writing with internal and external customers.

or

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

or

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

LL.M., if related

Education

Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum course work requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.

Additional information

DOL seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. DOL fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility and fairness so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION , ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION