Job Listing: Part-Time Secretary / Administrative Assistant

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - Chicago, IL The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or FDIC, is one of the
most respected forces in America's financial community. Our mission
is to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation's
financial system by insuring deposits, examining and supervising
financial institutions, and managing receiverships. The FDIC symbol
guarantees depositors that they can depend on at least $100,000 of
deposit insurance; retirement accounts, such as IRAs and Keoghs, are
insured up to $250,000. FDIC ranks first among federal employers
for pay, benefits and a family-friendly work culture.
This position is located in the Legal Division, Chicago Regional
Office of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and provides
support to the legal staff.

Major Duties

Performs administrative support duties, including typing and related
assignments for the legal staff. Receives and places telephone
calls. Receives and assists personal callers. Makes appointments and
maintains appointment calendar. Makes travel arrangements, schedules
meetings and arranges meeting rooms and conference and VTC calls.
Maintains and updates office files and records. Prepares mail and
packages in accordance with standard procedures including tracking.

Prepares legal documents with proper format and distribution. Inputs
dates and prepares reports using the Legal Management Information
System. Uses software, such as, Summation iBlaze to manage case
information such as transcripts and documents for litigation.

How to Apply

The first step is registering as a user of FDIC Careers and then
responding to all of the vacancy questions. We encourage you to
review the resume that you load in FDIC Careers and update it to
accurately reflect your current experience, providing specifics that
will help us verify the responses provided to the vacancy questions.
If you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your
description of experience and/or education or your application is
incomplete, you may be rated ineligible or your score may be
lowered. Check below for any documentation needs that may be
relevant to your application.
Only applications submitted via the FDIC Careers site will be
accepted.
Exceptions will be made in the instance of handicap accommodation
specific to problems with using a computer or extreme hardship cases
in accessing technology. Applicants requesting an exception from on-
line application must contact the Human Resources Specialist listed
in the vacancy announcement prior to 12:00--noon local time on the
closing date. Approved applicants will receive a complete paper
application package which includes the same vacancy questions as
those applying on-line, to be completed and returned within
timeframes as specified in the package. Alternate applications
submitted without prior approval will not be accepted for this
announcement.


Required Documents:
Please review information about types of documentation that may
apply to your application. If you claim special hiring eligibility,
you will need to provide supplemental documents to support your
claim. For the disabled, this would include certification issued by
a counselor at the State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency or the
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service of the Department
of Veterans Affairs.
All supplemental documents required to establish your eligibility or
entitlement to any type of consideration need to be received by the
closing date. If you encounter a delay in meeting the cut-off,
contact the HR specialist noted in this announcement by noon of the
closing date to request an extension. Late filing of documentation
will not be accepted without the prior approval of the specialist.
Submit your documentation using the fax coversheet that you will be
prompted to printout at the end of the application process.
Veterans' preference eligibles must submit a copy of their DD214
which shows complete service dates and character of service (Member
Copy 4), and other documentation as appropriate, as explained on the
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a copy of the agency RIF notice or certificate of expected
separation, your most recent performance appraisal, and your most
recent SF-50 showing position, grade level and duty location.


Contact Information:
Karen Bradbury Jones

Phone: 312-382-6827

Fax: 000-000-0000

TDD: 800-925-4618

Email: ChicagoJobs@FDIC.gov


Or write:
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC Human Resources Branch
500 West Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60661

Fax: 000-000-0000


What To Expect Next:
Applicants should sign in to the FDIC Careers system to monitor the
status of their application.

Required Skills

Qualifications

Candidates eligible for CTAP or ICTAP will be determined to be well-


qualified if they achieve a score of 85 points or higher. More


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administrative assistant performing such duties as: receiving and


placing telephone calls; assisting personal callers; making


appointments; maintaining appointment calendars; making travel


arrangements; scheduling meetings; arranging conference rooms and


VTC calls; maintaining files and records; and preparing mail and


packages, This experience must be equivalent at least to the CG-5 or


GS-5 level in the Federal service.




As a general rule, education is not creditable for this position;


however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances


where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the


position.
Only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American


Samoa and Swains Island) are eligible for appointment to competitive


service jobs.




Low Risk Position--National Agency Check Investigation (NACI)


equired.




Under law, FDIC may not employ any person who has: 1) been convicted


of any felony; 2) been removed from, or prohibited from


participating in the affairs of any insured depository institution


pursuant to any final enforcement action by any appropriate Federal


banking agency; 3) demonstrated a pattern or practice of defalcation


regarding obligations to insured depository institutions; or 4)


caused a substantial loss, in an amount in excess of $50,000, to


Federal deposit insurance funds. FDIC employees, their spouses, and


minor children are also prohibited from acquiring, owning, or


controlling, directly or indirectly, a security of an FDIC-insured


depository institution, or an affiliate of an FDIC-insured


depository institution.




Candidates who are tentatively identified for appointment must meet


suitability requirements for Federal employment prior to


appointment. FDIC will request applicants to provide additional


information, including a credit statement release, prior to making a


formal offer of employment, as required by 12 CFR Part 336.


Date Posted: April 8, 2008

Job Details

Job Location

Candidate Application

Employer: Address: Contact:
Job Type: Full-time City: Chicago
Experience:Any State: Illinois
Education: Vocational Zip Code:60629 Online: Website Link

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range:  37,603.00 - 55,579.00 USD per year

Benefits

The FDIC offers a comprehensive package of employee benefits and


worklife programs. Some benefits are at no cost while others


involve a premium or contribution, often on a pre-tax basis. Your


type of appointment determines the benefits for which you are


eligible. Below is a list of benefits available to most permanent


FDIC employees.


Enrollment in the Federal Employees Retirement System.


Federal Thrift Savings Plan and FDIC 401(k) Plan, both with employer


matching funds.


Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.


Federal and FDIC Life Insurance Programs.


Federal health insurance and FDIC dental, vision and long-term


disability insurance plans.


Thirteen paid sick leave days annually, including sick leave usage


options for family-related reasons.


Ten paid holidays per year.


Thirteen paid days of vacation for the first 3 years of federal


service, increasing to 20 days for more than 3 to 15 years of


service, and 26 days for more than 15 years of federal service.


Transit Subsidy Program for employees who commute via public


transportation.


Life Cycle Account program to defray the cost of child care, elder


care, fitness membership, legal and/or health care related expenses


not covered by other programs.


WorkLife Programs and Services, including: teleworking, alternative


work schedules, part-time employment, Information and Referral


Services and Elder Care Support Services.


Business Casual Dress Code.


Clinical Support Services.


Supplemental pay and support for activated Reserve and Guard members.


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