Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Overview of the Position The U.S. Probation Office for the Eastern District of Texas has an immediate opening for a full-time Administrative Support I position in the Sherman or Plano office. The incumbent is hired by the Chief Probation Officer and works directly for the U.S. Probation Office. This position offers promotion potential up to CL 24 without further competition. Position Description These positions include those “mixed duties” or hybrid jobs that provide a variety of administrative and technical assistance to ensure the smooth and efficient management of the office. The function of an Administrative Support I position is to provide specialized technical and administrative support to probation/pretrial services officers in a wide range of areas, including assisting with conducting investigations, compiling criminal histories, coordinating with collateral agencies, and performing similar duties under the guidance of a probation/pretrial services officer. Prepare and process forms and documents, ensuring consistency and accuracy among court-supplied documents, officer reports, and related paperwork; contact various local, state, and national law enforcement and regulatory agencies to collect and record information to assist with investigations; and obtain related records regarding defendants/persons under supervision, following established practices and protocols. Administrative support positions at this level of function perform lower-level administrative support duties such as filing, copying, distributing mail, inputting data, answering phones, typing, formatting, assembling reports, and greeting visitors/clients. Application Info Provide only the documents requested below in a single PDF file. The file shall be named your last name and the announcement number, e.g., Smith 26-17. Cover letter of no more than two pages with a brief narrative describing why you are a suitable candidate for this position. Resume. A complete AO 78 - Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment . Five professional references. If applicable, a copy of your college transcript(s) with the qualifying degree(s) and date(s) awarded clearly highlighted or circled. Please submit the above documents in one PDF via email at TXEP-HR@txep.uscourts.gov by COB on Nov. 20, 2026.