Staff Assistant - Bogota, Colombia - U.S. Department of Justice

Descripción

Summary

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Bogota, Colombia Country Office.

This job is open to
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) employees in the competitive service on a career or career conditional appointment. Eligible displaced and surplus DOJ employees in the local commuting area may apply.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

As a Staff Assistant your typical work assignments may include:

Schedules meetings, prepares and distributes meeting materials, including preparing meeting materials such as notices agendas, and supporting documentation for internal and external meetings called by the Regional Director.

Manages the RD's calendar and arranges appointments
Opens and screens incoming mail
Receives and reviews incoming correspondence.
Performs budget execution and administration work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of funds.
Directs day-to-day building management operations including initiation of work orders and service orders.
Researches and resolves problems on travel, pay, leave, etc.
Prepares Requests for Personnel Actions.
Holds the Government Purchase Card (GPC) for supplies, services, printing and training.


ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION:


A


Length of Tour:
The initial tour of duty for this assignment is 3 years. Employees are limited to a maximum of 5 years of service in an overseas assignment.

After the initial tour of duty has been completed, extensions may be granted in one-year increments up to the six-year maximum.

Employees who wish to remain on an overseas assignment in excess of the six-year maximum must request a tour extension or renewal before the end of their current assignment.

Employees who are approved to extend their overseas assignment beyond the six-year maximum will forfeit the right to return to an office of preference.

They will be placed in an appropriate position at a DEA domestic office where a vacancy exists.


B


Rest & Recuperation:
2


C. Post (Cost of Living)

Allowance:
None


D. Post (Hardship)

Differential: 15%


E

Danger Pay

Allowance:
15%


F


Relocation Incentive:
None


G


Educational Allowances:
Yes, see below


H


Housing:
Housing paid for by U.S. Government. Bogota is a furnished post.


I


Language Requirement:
None


J


Home Leave:
Allowed after the initial 24 months incident to tour renewal.

At the conclusion of an overseas tour, DEA will attempt to return employees to their home location. If such a placement is not possible, employees' office of preference lists will be considered. However, employees are reminded that assignments are determined based on the needs of DEA.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Overtime may be required
Individual and dependents are required to pass a physical examination given by the State Department (details available here).


Requirements:

Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship Required
You must be a current DEA employee on a permanent career or career conditional appointment.
Drug testing designated position
You may be required to serve a one year supervisory or non-supervisor probationary period.

DEA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.

Current Federal employees cannot transfer unused Time Off Awards to DEA.


Qualifications:


GS-09: All applicants must have at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade of GS-07 or equivalent band level of responsibility in the Federal Service which includes experience such as: 1) Schedules meetings, prepares and distributes meeting materials, such as agendas and other supporting documentation; and 2) Receives and reviews incoming correspondence prepared for the signature and approval of senior management for clarity and conciseness and ensures it is in accordance with agency policies
OR

A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.

OR
A combination of education and experience.


GS-11: All applicants must have at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade of GS-09 or equivalent band level