Administrative Assistant to Probation Officer - Laredo

Overview

The U.S. Probation Office for the Southern District of Texas is one of the largest federal probation offices among the 94 federal judicial districts. The Probation Administrative Assistant assists the probation officer in investigation and supervision responsibilities. This position is not a career path to becoming a United States Probation Officer and experience gained here does not provide an advantage in future hiring.

The starting salary range is CL 23 ($41,907 - $68,171) annually, based on experience and qualifications, with promotional opportunity to CL 24 ($46,430 - $75,466).

• Conducting inquiries and collecting verifiable information and supporting documentation
• Entering, analyzing, and maintaining data in the office's computerized database
• Preparing and processing forms, documents and reports according to internally established standards and procedures
• Preparing and updating case files
• Answering and screening phone calls and providing information to a wide variety of individuals representing the court, other agencies and the general public
• Performing other duties as assigned

• Two years of general clerical or office experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred
• Must be able to communicate effectively with a variety of people
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to make constructive suggestions for improvements in work processes
• Good organizational skills required
• Experience and proficiency with PCs and Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel
• Minimum of 50 WPM typing preferred

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