As technology progresses, we are committed to finding ways to streamline processes and reduce manual methods of performing job tasks, while continuing to provide a high level of service to our employees. With this goal in mind, the Department of Justice, Justice Management Division (JMD), has made an agreement with Avue Technologies to automate the recruitment and hiring process through use of the Avue Digital System (ADS).

The ADS is an automated recruitment module that provides for intake, rating and ranking and referral of applicants. The system may be used by human resource specialists and managers to recruit for and employees to apply for job vacancies within JMD. The benefits of this new system are:

For Employees:

• Ability to access the system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to apply for positions and to check the status of vacancies for which you have applied;
• Ability to electronically submit resume or employment application;
• Ability to create and store online profile/application for future use;
• Ability to receive system generated e-mail notification of the status of vacancies you have applied for (e.g., extensions of vacancy announcement closing dates, receipt of application, selections made, etc.);
• Interview tips.

For Managers:

• Online review of vacancy announcement and associated position descriptions
• Electronic notification of availability of referral lists;
• Online review of candidates and referral lists;
• Online review of applications referred for an interview (e.g., work history, resume, applicant questionnaire responses, etc.);
• Online tracking of interview process (e.g., date candidates contacted, date candidates interviewed, date candidate withdrew from process, date position offered to a candidate, date candidate accepted offer, etc.)

How do I learn more about the ADS system?

During the months of February and March, the Justice Management Division, Personnel Staff, will be sponsoring several ADS orientation sessions. The experts at Avue Technologies will be demonstrating the features of the system and how to use it. This "visual" look at how the system works will prepare you for its future implementation and use.

When and Where are the Demonstrations?

There will be several sessions on the dates listed below.

The following sessions will be held at the National Place Building, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Rm. 1160.

The following sessions will be held at Avue Technologies, 1801 K Street, 11th Floor, Washington, DC.

The following sessions will be held at the Computer Services Center, Rockville, MD.

How do I sign-up for a Demonstration?

If you are interested in attending a demonstration, you must reserve a space. There are two different demonstrations, one for managers and one for employees. Managers may sign-up to attend both demonstrations.

You can reserve a space by contacting Karen Humes-Dancy at (202) 514-7711, or by e-mail at karen.humes-dancy@usdoj.gov . If your confirmation of attendance is by e-mail, you must provide Karen with your full name, office, phone number, supervisor's name and phone number, and session date/time. Please indicate if special accommodation is required.

Managers are strongly encouraged to allow participation of employees without charge to leave. However, employees must obtain the approval of their supervisor prior to attending the demonstration.

What if I have questions about the ADS system?

As with the implementation of any new system/process, we know that you still may have questions so additional information will be posted on the Personnel Staff's home page in the near future, or you can contact your servicing Human Resource Specialist.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Karen Humes-Dancy on (202) 514-7711.