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Summary
***More than one selection may be made from this announcement.***
This position is located in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Ethics Office - Financial Disclosure Office (FDO). The FDO is seeking a technical writer/editor to assist staff and counsel in achieving the mission of the Judicial Conference of the United States and the Committee on Financial Disclosure to administer the provisions of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as amended, 5 U.S.C. app. §§ 101-111. The Committee of Financial Disclosure meets biannually, with subcommittee meetings as needed throughout the year. The duties of this position are listed below.
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Overview
- Hiring complete
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Open & closing dates
03/01/2018 to 03/22/2018
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Salary
$68,036 - $129,378 per year
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Pay scale & grade
AD 00
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Location
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You will be required to travel for this position to support Committee meetings once per year.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-Time
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Service
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Announcement number
18-OGC-10135260
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Control number
490904700
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This vacancy announcement is open to current employees of the Federal Judiciary (AO or U.S. Courts) and/or applicants who currently live in the Washington, DC commuting area.
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Duties
- Maintaining familiarity with the Judicial Conference of the United States regulations and assisting in the preparation of materials for the meetings of the Committee on Financial Disclosure.
- Assisting the counsel and staff in providing overall support to the mission of the Financial Disclosure Office and the Committee on Financial Disclosure.
- Drafting correspondence to the Committee on Financial Disclosure and other committees of the Judicial Conference of the United States. Preparing and drafting material as directed by the Committee to a wide range of recipients.
- Providing staff support to the Committee on Financial Disclosure, including drafting a wide range of technical, legal, and informational material such as documents, reports, and recommendations for presentation to the Committee and the Judicial Conference of the United States.
- Assisting, as needed, with all aspects of coordination and, as necessary, hosting, and participating in orientations, briefings, and training programs for judges and financial disclosure report filers.
- Assisting, as needed, with coordination of all aspects and details relating to bi annual meetings of the Committee on Financial Disclosure and subcommittee meetings.
- Participating in the drafting and/or review of internal staff guidance and standardized correspondence, as well as training, guidance, outreach materials, and regulations in support of the mission of the Financial Disclosure Office and the Committee on Financial Disclosure.
- Drafting and/or reviewing all correspondence generated by the Financial Disclosure Office for completeness, accuracy, and grammatical correctness.
- Assisting with the preparation and maintenance of the reports examiner review manual, standard review clauses used in correspondence to filers, and miscellaneous audit and review documents based upon the Committee's and staff counsel's guidance.
- Participating in the preparation for and conduct of Committee meetings.
- Preparing minutes and reports of the Committee meetings, and assisting in the tracking of issues and action items requested by the Committee.
- Performing legal and historical research on a broad range of legal issues relating to the management and administration of the Federal Judiciary, utilizing statutes, regulations and rules including the United States Code Annotated, Guide to Judiciary Policy, and other legal references and historical materials.
- Receiving, collecting, organizing, and archiving documents, materials, and correspondence.
- Communicating directly with judicial officers, court employees, attorneys, and staff to prepare for Financial Disclosure Committee meetings and report on Committee actions.
- Serving, as needed, as a specialist responsible for the initial examination and review of financial disclosure reports. Depending on experience and assignment, perform initial examination and then forward reviewed reports, necessary correspondence, and recommendations to a senior examiner for action and review prior to the reports being forwarded to the committee or staff member responsible for final review and certification of the report. Alternatively, perform a second tier review of reports prior to forwarding them to the Committee member or staff member responsible for review and certification.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
- Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the Administrative Office of the US Courts. In instances where non-citizens are considered for hire into temporary or any other position with non competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO's Human Resources Office that there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the United States and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at http://ww.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/non-citizens. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
- Subject to a background/security investigation.
- You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor. Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment. This does not apply to current federal Judiciary employees.
- Relocation expenses may be provided, but only if authorized by the Director of the AO.
- The selectee of this position may be assigned to an official duty station outside the advertised area.
- More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
- All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Qualifications
Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience in TWO of the following:
NOTE: Upon selection for interview, applicants may be asked to produce a writing sample.
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience in TWO of the following:
- Performing research on broad range of issues, which may include legal and historical research on legal and/or policy issues.
- Preparing and composing documents and other written materials, such as correspondence, policy documents, minutes, or reports.
- Drafting and/or reviewing correspondence and other written materials for completeness, accuracy, and grammatical correctness.
NOTE: Upon selection for interview, applicants may be asked to produce a writing sample.
Education
This position does not require education to qualify.
Benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, we will evaluate your application package, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.
You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume and/or narrative responses, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Failure to submit the mandatory narrative responses will result in not receiving full consideration and/or rating credit. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, withdrawing an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
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Required Documents
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For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required:
- Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.
- Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume.
- Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 to verify current or former Federal employment status.
- Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 03/22/2018 to receive consideration.
To begin, click
- Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
- You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
- You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
- To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10135260
Agency contact information
Hong Hoa Ly-Gonzalez
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Office of General Counsel
One Columbus Circle NE
Washington, DC 20544
US
Next steps
After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and referral to the hiring official if determined qualified. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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Required Documents
For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required:
- Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.
- Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume.
- Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 to verify current or former Federal employment status.
- Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 03/22/2018 to receive consideration.
To begin, click
- Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
- You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
- You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
- To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10135260
Agency contact information
Hong Hoa Ly-Gonzalez
- Address
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Office of General Counsel
One Columbus Circle NE
Washington, DC 20544
US
Next steps
After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and referral to the hiring official if determined qualified. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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The Administrative Office (AO) of the United States Courts supports, through excellence and innovation, the constitutional and statutory mission of the federal judiciary to provide equal justice under the law as an independent and equal branch of government.
The AO, an agency of the Judicial Branch of the Federal government, is committed to serving and supporting the Federal court system of the United States. The AO provides a broad range of legislative, legal, financial, technology, management, administrative and program support services to the Federal courts.
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The AO is committed to attracting the best and brightest applicants in our support of the Third Branch of government. We take pride in serving the Judicial Branch and supporting its mission to provide equal justice under law.
Agency contact information
Hong Hoa Ly-Gonzalez
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Office of General Counsel
One Columbus Circle NE
Washington, DC 20544
US