File Clerk (Office Automation)
Company Name:
Judicial Branch
United States Citizens Excepted Service Permanent Full Time Come join the U.S. Tax Court!
Please DO NOT USE the APPLY ONLINE button when applying for this announcement. Your application material should be sent to the e-mail or fax number listed in the How to Apply section.
Organizationally, this position serves as a File Clerk in the Records and Reproduction Section, which is part of the Case Services Division of the United States Tax Court.
You must be a U.S. Citizen. Valid Driver's License. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
The incumbent is responsible for providing a wide range of clerical services, such as establishing, maintaining, and closing out case files; assisting in the destruction of exhibits related to case files; assisting in the preparation of case files for transfer to the Federal Records Center; locating and abstracting data from files and records; reviewing and assimilating case files for various offices of the Court, including files for use at the Court's trial sessions; and preparing copy work of Court documents as well as standardized forms related thereto. The job requires long periods of standing, walking and lifting. The incumbent may be called upon to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 50 pounds as well as transporting boxes from one location to another. Therefore, the incumbent must be able to lift up to 50 pounds of weight and is required to possess a valid driver's license.
Special Rating Factors: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required by the Position)
1. Knowledge of filing systems and skill in reviewing, maintaining and managing files and records, including abstracting data and destroying documents.
2. Skill in interpreting and applying office guidelines and following standard filing procedures.
3. Knowledge of general office operations and skill in operating a variety of office equipment such as personal computers and copy machines.
4. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, Court management, the public, and other government agencies.
Qualifications Requirement: Candidates must have at least 52 weeks of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, as well as meet the screen out factor.
Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to performing docket work for a court.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Screen Out Factors: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must have a valid driver's license as well as the ability to lift 50 pounds. These factors are a prerequisite for employment consideration. In addition, an applicant's qualifications as reflected in the application package will be evaluated as part of the screen-out process.
This position is administrative in nature and a law degree is not required nor preferred.
A preliminary suitability determination and security background check will be conducted for all new hires.
Employees will be required to complete a 52-week probationary period.
Any male applicant born after December 31, 1959, and subsequently selected for this position must certify prior to appointment that he is registered for the military selective service. Not having registered with the selective service may disqualify an applicant from employment consideration.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for any selected applicant, and any travel expenses incurred for an interview will not be reimbursed by the Tax Court.
The U.S. Tax Court will provide a reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
You must undergo a suitability determination and security background check.
Application of Preference Eligibles: Preference eligibles will be placed above non-preference eligibles within each rating category. Preference eligibles who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 level or higher.
Special Appointment Authority Information: In accordance with the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) of 1998, veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous service may also apply. You must provide documentation of veterans' preference or military service (e.g., SF-15, DD-214), if applicable.
Public Law 107-288, the Jobs for Veterans Act (Act), enacted November 7, 2002, revised the eligibility requirements for a Veterans Readjustment Appointment (which the Act redesignated as a Veterans Recruitment Appointment - VRA.) The VRA is a special authority by which agencies can, if they wish, appoint eligible veterans without competition to positions at any grade level through General Schedule (GS) 11 or equivalent. VRA appointees are hired under excepted appointments to positions that are otherwise in the competitive service.
Persons with disabilities, disabled veterans, VRA eligibles and others eligible for a noncompetitive appointment under a special appointing authority (e.g., Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers) must clearly indicate eligibility on their application and be prepared to show proof upon request.
Basis of Rating: This position contains screen out factors (SOF) that are part of the minimum requirement of the position. If you do not meet the SOF, you are ineligible for further consideration. If you meet the SOF, your rating will be based on an evaluation of your experience as it relates to the special rating factors.
Applicants will be rated using a Category Rating system. If you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for this position, you will be rated on your possession of the competencies listed above. Based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training in relation to these competencies, you will be placed into one of the following categories:
Best Qualified - Meets the basic qualification requirements and has successful experience in the same or similar job and has demonstrated superior proficiency in the special rating factors for this position.
Qualified - Meets the basic qualification requirements.
How to Apply: In order to be considered for the position, applicants MUST submit a cover letter stating the position to which they are applying and providing any supplemental information that may be necessary to address the screen out factor and special rating factors listed in this vacancy announcement. In addition, applicants MUST submit a resume or, alternatively, a USTC-001 (available ) but not both. The resume or USTC-001 must contain sufficient information to substantiate that the screen out factor is met and assess the applicant's ability to perform the special rating factors listed. If an applicant fails to provide the information as required, his/her application will not be evaluated beyond the basic screening process. The examining Office of Human Resources (OHR) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings.
Applicants cannot submit a resume via the Apply Online button on USAJobs. Rather, applicants must submit all application materials explained in this vacancy announcement directly to:
The United States Tax Court,
Office of Human Resources, Room 106,
400 Second Street, NW,
Washington, D.C. 20217
Application materials may also be sent by fax to or electronically . All application materials must be received in the Human Resources Office by the closing date of this announcement. To ensure timely receipt of application materials, it is recommended that the materials be submitted either electronically, by fax or by hand delivery. Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to the Office of Human Resources at .
FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS MAY RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION NOT BEING CONSIDERED.
Resume or completed USTC Form -001 (but not both) and cover letter sufficiently addressing the Special Rating and Screen Out Factors; and an SF-50 (if a current federal employee).
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring authority for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More #FEHB.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More #life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More #ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More #retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More #VACA
You will earn sick leave. More #SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More #HOLI
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More #FSA
This vacancy announcement may be used to make more than one selection.
The United States Tax Court is an equal opportunity employer.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Judicial Branch
United States Citizens Excepted Service Permanent Full Time Come join the U.S. Tax Court!
Please DO NOT USE the APPLY ONLINE button when applying for this announcement. Your application material should be sent to the e-mail or fax number listed in the How to Apply section.
Organizationally, this position serves as a File Clerk in the Records and Reproduction Section, which is part of the Case Services Division of the United States Tax Court.
You must be a U.S. Citizen. Valid Driver's License. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
The incumbent is responsible for providing a wide range of clerical services, such as establishing, maintaining, and closing out case files; assisting in the destruction of exhibits related to case files; assisting in the preparation of case files for transfer to the Federal Records Center; locating and abstracting data from files and records; reviewing and assimilating case files for various offices of the Court, including files for use at the Court's trial sessions; and preparing copy work of Court documents as well as standardized forms related thereto. The job requires long periods of standing, walking and lifting. The incumbent may be called upon to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 50 pounds as well as transporting boxes from one location to another. Therefore, the incumbent must be able to lift up to 50 pounds of weight and is required to possess a valid driver's license.
Special Rating Factors: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required by the Position)
1. Knowledge of filing systems and skill in reviewing, maintaining and managing files and records, including abstracting data and destroying documents.
2. Skill in interpreting and applying office guidelines and following standard filing procedures.
3. Knowledge of general office operations and skill in operating a variety of office equipment such as personal computers and copy machines.
4. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, Court management, the public, and other government agencies.
Qualifications Requirement: Candidates must have at least 52 weeks of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, as well as meet the screen out factor.
Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to performing docket work for a court.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Screen Out Factors: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must have a valid driver's license as well as the ability to lift 50 pounds. These factors are a prerequisite for employment consideration. In addition, an applicant's qualifications as reflected in the application package will be evaluated as part of the screen-out process.
This position is administrative in nature and a law degree is not required nor preferred.
A preliminary suitability determination and security background check will be conducted for all new hires.
Employees will be required to complete a 52-week probationary period.
Any male applicant born after December 31, 1959, and subsequently selected for this position must certify prior to appointment that he is registered for the military selective service. Not having registered with the selective service may disqualify an applicant from employment consideration.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for any selected applicant, and any travel expenses incurred for an interview will not be reimbursed by the Tax Court.
The U.S. Tax Court will provide a reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
You must undergo a suitability determination and security background check.
Application of Preference Eligibles: Preference eligibles will be placed above non-preference eligibles within each rating category. Preference eligibles who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 level or higher.
Special Appointment Authority Information: In accordance with the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) of 1998, veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous service may also apply. You must provide documentation of veterans' preference or military service (e.g., SF-15, DD-214), if applicable.
Public Law 107-288, the Jobs for Veterans Act (Act), enacted November 7, 2002, revised the eligibility requirements for a Veterans Readjustment Appointment (which the Act redesignated as a Veterans Recruitment Appointment - VRA.) The VRA is a special authority by which agencies can, if they wish, appoint eligible veterans without competition to positions at any grade level through General Schedule (GS) 11 or equivalent. VRA appointees are hired under excepted appointments to positions that are otherwise in the competitive service.
Persons with disabilities, disabled veterans, VRA eligibles and others eligible for a noncompetitive appointment under a special appointing authority (e.g., Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers) must clearly indicate eligibility on their application and be prepared to show proof upon request.
Basis of Rating: This position contains screen out factors (SOF) that are part of the minimum requirement of the position. If you do not meet the SOF, you are ineligible for further consideration. If you meet the SOF, your rating will be based on an evaluation of your experience as it relates to the special rating factors.
Applicants will be rated using a Category Rating system. If you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for this position, you will be rated on your possession of the competencies listed above. Based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training in relation to these competencies, you will be placed into one of the following categories:
Best Qualified - Meets the basic qualification requirements and has successful experience in the same or similar job and has demonstrated superior proficiency in the special rating factors for this position.
Qualified - Meets the basic qualification requirements.
How to Apply: In order to be considered for the position, applicants MUST submit a cover letter stating the position to which they are applying and providing any supplemental information that may be necessary to address the screen out factor and special rating factors listed in this vacancy announcement. In addition, applicants MUST submit a resume or, alternatively, a USTC-001 (available ) but not both. The resume or USTC-001 must contain sufficient information to substantiate that the screen out factor is met and assess the applicant's ability to perform the special rating factors listed. If an applicant fails to provide the information as required, his/her application will not be evaluated beyond the basic screening process. The examining Office of Human Resources (OHR) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings.
Applicants cannot submit a resume via the Apply Online button on USAJobs. Rather, applicants must submit all application materials explained in this vacancy announcement directly to:
The United States Tax Court,
Office of Human Resources, Room 106,
400 Second Street, NW,
Washington, D.C. 20217
Application materials may also be sent by fax to or electronically . All application materials must be received in the Human Resources Office by the closing date of this announcement. To ensure timely receipt of application materials, it is recommended that the materials be submitted either electronically, by fax or by hand delivery. Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to the Office of Human Resources at .
FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS MAY RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION NOT BEING CONSIDERED.
Resume or completed USTC Form -001 (but not both) and cover letter sufficiently addressing the Special Rating and Screen Out Factors; and an SF-50 (if a current federal employee).
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring authority for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More #FEHB.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More #life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More #ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More #retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More #VACA
You will earn sick leave. More #SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More #HOLI
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More #FSA
This vacancy announcement may be used to make more than one selection.
The United States Tax Court is an equal opportunity employer.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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