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Administrative Officer (Administrative Officer)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Posted 46 days ago

On-site Washington, DC $85K – $111K Apply by Aug 7, 2026 Administrative Officer ENTJESFJESTJISTJ
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About the Role

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

What You'll Do

  • Functions as the office manager for the Assistant Director's (AD) office providing support directly to the Assistant Director, the Executive Assistant and Branch Administrators.
  • Responsible for regularly and routinely reading (for the purpose of screening and determining disposition and priority), OIG reports, EEO inquiries, Institution Character Profile (ICP) findings, Executive Staff Papers and correspondence, legal documents, and memoranda from high level officials within the Department of Justice.
  • Responsible for drafting and coordinating correspondence for the Assistant Director's signature in response to controlled documents and requests from institution CEOs.
  • Must be aware of the Program Review Division's objectives, ongoing operating programs and activities and their relationship to the overall goals of the Bureau of Prisons to properly direct and respond to requests for information and assistance.
  • In addition to processing documents associated with the agency's Correspondence Tracking System, develops, implements and maintains an internal system for controlling a wide variety of documents.
  • Gathers and analyzes information to assist the Executive Assistant in preparing reports, letters and other written documents for use by the AD.
  • Helps management identify its financial, personnel and material needs and areas requiring assistance.

Requirements

  • Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service.
  • To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1.
  • Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2.
  • Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and 3.
  • Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.
  • See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information.
  • NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP or ICTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria.
  • EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
  • More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.
  • See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable.
  • ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement.
  • Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).
  • All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.
  • Department of Education.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: b9df7470-585a-493d-8721-88bfd4b84c15

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