POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
The Office of the Federal Public Defender, Districts of Colorado and Wyoming, seeks a full-time Administrative Secretary. The office operates under authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, to provide zealous and professional legal representation to indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in the United States District Courts in Colorado and Wyoming and the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
Job Description: The Administrative Secretary provides secretarial support to the administrative and legal staff. Duties include answering telephones, word-processing, photocopying, scanning, organizing case files, file maintenance, scheduling and calendaring meetings, walking documents to the courthouse, distributing informational material to employees, routing mail and deliveries, and other duties as assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications: Applicants must be a high school graduate or equivalent and possess two years of general experience and one year of specialized experience as a secretary performing progressively responsible duties. Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, are necessary. Spanish-language fluency, Microsoft Excel, and law-office experience are strongly preferred. Candidate must be highly motivated, detail-oriented, confidential, team-oriented, able to work speedily and independently, and able to exercise mature judgment. The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds is required.
Applicants must be a United States citizen, or a person authorized to work in the United States and receive compensation from this agency. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory background investigation including an FBI name and fingerprint check and an IRS tax check.
Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time position with federal benefits and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position is excepted service and does not carry the tenure rights of the competitive Civil Service. Benefits include health and life insurance, retirement, and the Thrift Savings Plan. Salary is payable only by direct deposit.
How to Apply: Qualified individuals should submit a letter of interest and resume in a single .pdf document to:
Kim W. Bechard, Administrative Officer
employment@cofpd.org
Subject Reference: Admin. Position - Denver
Interviews will be conducted in person. Cost of travel must be incurred by the applicant. This position is subject to the availability of funds. Applications must be received by 5:00pm on Friday, June 12, 2015.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
The Federal Public Defender is an equal opportunity employer.
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Selection for this position is contingent on proof of U.S. citizenship or, for noncitizens, proof of authorization to work in the United States plus proof of entitlement to
receive compensation. Even if a noncitizen is authorized to work in the United States under the immigration laws, this agency may not use appropriated funds to pay compensation to a noncitizen employee in the continental United States unless he or she falls within one of the following categories of exceptions:
- Persons lawfully admitted for permanent residence who are seeking citizenship or are willing to seek citizenship when eligible.
- Persons admitted as refugees under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 who have filed a declaration of intention to become lawful permanent residents and then citizens when eligible.
- Persons who owe permanent allegiance to the United States (for example, natives of American Samoa and Swains Island).
- Persons who were officers or employees of the U.S. Government on December 16, 2009.
For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, available at http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-9.pdf .