Office Manager

Office Manager

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $121785 - $158322 Per Year

Job Summary: The Office Manager serves as the principal administrative and management official responsible for coordinating, advising on, and executing a wide range of administrative management functions that support the Commission's mission. The incumbent provides expert advice and operational leadership in the areas of human resources management, budget execution and administrative controls, training and workforce development, property and facilities management, and internal administrative processes.

Major Duties:

• The duties and responsibilities for an Office Manager, GS-0301-13, generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Advise in the areas of human resources management, budget execution and administrative controls, training and workforce development, property and facilities management, and internal administrative processes Responsible for and execute a wide range of administrative management functions that support the Commission's mission Participate in short- and long-range administrative planning and advises leadership on the feasibility and implementation of proposed initiatives Interpret and apply DOJ, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), and USPC administrative policies, procedures, and directives Serve as the principal advisor to the Chief of Staff, Chairman, Commissioners, and senior leadership on administrative management matters affecting USPC operations; Serve as the primary coordinator for time and attendance (T&A) administration; Serve as a authorized requestor in DOJ financial systems

Qualifications: To qualify for the position of Office Manager, at GS-0301-13, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below. For the GS-13, you must meet the possess at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Advising on administrative management subjects (i.e., Human Resources, Payroll, Budget, Procurement, and/or Facility Management); 2) Coordinating recruitment, staffing, or position management requests between the office and Human Resources Services; 3) Leading administrative projects or tasks for leadership, management, or at component level; AND 4) Preparing administrative documents, correspondence, procedures, memorandums, or standard operating procedures for an office. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 05/19/2026 of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 05/19/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/19/2026 to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on 05/19/2026. After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder. If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Click here for Computer System Requirements (https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=USA_Hire_System_Requirements) Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found on the Additional Application Information page that can be located in the application record in your USAJOBS account. Need Help? If you need help with USAJOBs or the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help or Application Manager Online Help websites which includes information on managing your account, creating an application, uploading documents, etc. Reasonable Accommodation: To request reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the point of contact listed below for assistance.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-19