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Administration

The Office of Administration (OA) is responsible for overseeing the administrative management services for OJP.  This includes human resources recruitment and management; labor relations; contracting and procurement; property and space management; and maintenance, safety, and security of facilities. The Office of Administration includes the following divisions:

  • Human Resources (HRD)  provides advice and guidance to OJP management, employees, and job applicants in matters such as filling vacant positions; employee salary and benefits; training and development; equal employment opportunity; evaluating, rewarding, and improving employee performance; employee-management relations; organizational structure; staffing alternatives; classification of positions; and maintaining employee employment records.
  • Acquisition Management (AMD) supports all phases of the acquisition process, from acquisition planning to post-award services for a variety of goods and services used in the daily operations.
  • Support Services Division (SSD) manages building space, operations, printing and reproduction, mail distribution, housekeeping and the maintenance of facilities. This division also coordinates the safety and security of building occupants.

Contacts

Director: Phillip Merkle
OA Main Line: 202-307-0087
Human Resources: 202-307-0730

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