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Job Posting for Administrative Officer

  • 9/7/2010
  • Federal Public Defender

FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER
Middle District of Tennessee
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
The office of the Federal Public Defender, Nashville, Tennessee, is accepting
applications for the position of Administrative Officer. The Federal Public
Defender Organization provides legal representation and criminal defense
services to individuals charged with federal crimes who are financially unable to
retain counsel.
The Administrative Officer acts as principal advisor to the Defender on all aspects
of office administration and management. General areas of direct or supervisory
responsibility include: management and administrative analysis; financial
management; budget preparation and analysis; personnel, payroll and benefits
administration; administrative staff supervision and training; space and facilities
management; equipment, telecommunications and office automation
management; and property, records and procurement management.
To qualify you must be a high school graduate or the equivalent and must have a
minimum of three (3) years of general experience and three (3) years of
specialized experience. Specialized experience includes an administrative
management position within the following fields: business or public
administration, accounting, personnel management, information systems or legal
management. A background in accounting and budgeting is recommended. An
individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. A
working knowledge of Windows-based word processing, accounting, payroll and
database programs is required.
Salary is dependent on experience, qualifications and available funding. Starting
salary commensurate with experience in accord with AO, US Courts guidelines
(JSP DOCS 11-15); relevant education may be substituted for experience. This
position is full-time with federal salary and benefits. Employees of the Federal
Public Defender are members of the judicial branch of government. They are
considered at-will employees and are not covered by the Civil Service Reform
Act. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory background investigation. Salary
payable only by Electronic Funds Transfer.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please send a cover letter, resume and the names of three references to:
Henry A. Martin
Federal Public Defender
810 Broadway, Suite 200
Nashville, TN 37203
Applications must be postmarked no later than September 17, 2010
NO TELEPHONE OR EMAIL INQUIRIES, PLEASE
The Office of the Federal Public Defender is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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