COURT SERVICES AND OFFENDER SUPERVISION AGENCY - VACANCY

EMPLOYER: Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency


LOCATION: Washington, Dist of Columbia

SALARY RANGE: $29,736.00-$38,655.00

CLOSE DATE:

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: CSS-09-144-EB (DEU)

OPENING DATE: 12/16/2009

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 04

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: US citizens

WORK SCHEDULE: Part Time

TIME LIMIT: Permanent - No time limit

CONTACT NAME: Ericka Bellamy

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 202-220-5473

CONTACT EMAIL: Ericka.Bellamy@csosa.gov

NOTES:

This is a permanent job-share position. Hours are 20 hours per week with the following schedule: Wednesdays (8 hours), Thursdays (4 hours), and Fridays (8 hours).

THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. BI-WEEKLY CUTOFFS WILL OCCUR BEGINNING ON DECEMBER 30, 2009.


If you fail to submit any required documents, you will not receive consideration for this position.


Applicants who do not submit a supplementary narrative statement to support the level of experience and/or training claimed will not be given further consideration.

All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated in the candidate's work history. If, upon review, it is determined that your work history, KSA narrative responses, and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, you may be eliminated or your score may be modified to reflect the final rating based on all the information provided in your application. Ultimately, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency's Office of Human Resources is responsible for determining an applicant's final rating. Please ensure that your work history and narrative responses provide enough detail to support your answers to the KSAs.

DUTIES:
Uses advanced office automation software functions including the importation/exportation of graphics and data. Employs spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and presentation software to produce office support materials. Assists in setting up and maintaining subject matter files including technical instructions, operating procedures, confidential documents, and other materials. Establishes and maintains files in accordance with agency requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

*Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and required formats.

*Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

*Knowledge of office automation software applications.

*Knowledge of clerical practices and office routines.


MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifying experience for the GS-4 level includes one (1) year of general experience in clerical, office, or other work which indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position, or two (2) years of education above the high school level.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: The experience requirements for the GS-4 level may be met by completion of two full years of full-time academic study in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college, or university.

COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post high school education and general experience may be used to meet the total experience requirements.

PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT: Applicant must be able to type 40 words per minute.

BASIS OF RATING:
Candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements for this vacancy will be rated according to Category Rating Procedures. This means that candidates will be assigned to a pre-defined quality category based on their application and veteran preference. Generally, only candidates in the top quality category will be referred to the hiring manager.

There will be three quality categories. These are Highly Qualified, Well Qualified and Qualified.


Your application will be evaluated under the Category Rating method, based on your responses to the occupational questions in this document. If you meet the basic requirements for the position, your application will be evaluated and placed into one of three categories:

1 - Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements.
2 - Well Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and demonstrate a satisfactory level of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.
3 - Highly Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and demonstrate a high level of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
Bargaining Unit Status: Eligible - Not Covered.

How to Apply: The primary method of applying for this vacancy is online via the Internet at www.avuedigitalservices.com/csosa/applicant.html. If you do not have access to the Internet, you are strongly encouraged to visit your library, state employment commission, or a commercial establishment that provides Internet access to apply online. If you are unable to apply online, you may call the contact phone number listed on this announcement to obtain a copy of the vacancy announcement, applicant qualification form (Form No. F-15566-AVUE), and instructions for completing the form. No other form of application will be accepted.

Applicants submitting proof documents can electronically attach them, or scan and attach them, to the employment application. If this is not possible, copies of documents can be faxed to 253-573-9869, or mailed to the following address: CSOSA, c/o Avue Technologies Corporation, ATTN: Direct Services, 1145 Broadway Plaza, Suite 800, Tacoma, WA 98402. All faxed or mailed proof documents must be identified with applicant's name and vacancy announcement number.

Applications and supporting documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

Applicants who apply online will automatically receive email acknowledgement of receipt of their application.

Applicants must submit a complete application package by the closing date of this announcement.

Evaluation Methods: Your application will be evaluated according to the extent and quality of experience, education, and training. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your application/resume will be evaluated against the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. This evaluation determines which candidates will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism.

CSOSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.