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Summary
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Clerk's Office offers an opportunity for a self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic to launch or continue a career in public service, with challenging and rewarding work and the potential for advancement.
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Overview
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Open & closing dates
07/17/2023 to 08/16/2023
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Salary
$47,046 - $84,465 per year
(CL 24/01 - CL 25/61), depending on qualifications.
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Pay scale & grade
CL 24 - 25
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent - At-Will
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
25 - (Promotion potential up to CL-25, without further competition, depending on budget and staffing considerations).
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Announcement number
USCA-23-11
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Control number
737695400
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Open Until Filled - To ensure consideration, submit application by August 4, 2023.
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Duties
The Office of the Clerk is seeking a highly qualified individual with excellent analytical and technical skills to serve as an ECF Case Administrator. The incumbent receives and processes new cases on appeal from the district court and administrative agencies and maintains the official record of case activity from opening to final disposition. The incumbent is also responsible for making summary entries on the docket and performing data quality control in the court's case management system. The incumbent may be trained to assist or back-up other positions within the office.
Responsibilities
The incumbent reviews notices/petitions for timeliness and initial jurisdictional defects; identifies cases which require expedited consideration and notifies the appropriate personnel; reviews pleadings to ensure compliance with the court's rules; identifies cases for consolidation; accurately enters information into the automated case management system; prepares procedural orders; monitors briefing and other deadlines; and responds to inquiries from chambers, court staff, counsel, and the public. The incumbent ensures the integrity and quality of case-related databases.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
All positions in the Clerk's Office are "Excepted" appointments.
Employees are considered "At-Will" and will serve a one-year probationary period.
Emergency after-hours duty is required on a rotational basis with other employees (CL-25 only). Employees must adhere to the Code of Conduct. Employees are subject to strict confidentiality requirements.
The successful candidate is subject to a background investigation and will be considered a provisional employee pending a favorable suitability determination.
Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work for the United States government.
Qualifications
Two years of general experience. General experience consists of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates the possession of, or the ability to acquire, the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Education beyond the high school level may be substituted for the required general experience. One academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) equals one year of general experience.
A minimum of one year of specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position is progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience which demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and involves the routine use of software and equipment for word processing, data entry, or report generation.
Experience in word processing, web-based applications, and data entry are required.
Knowledge and experience working with CM/ECF (Case Management/Electronic Case Filing) is highly desirable.
The successful applicant must have good organizational and time management skills, oral and written communication skills, and proofreading skills. Good judgment and the ability to apply concepts to determine what action needs to be taken are essential.
A minimum of one year of specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position is progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience which demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and involves the routine use of software and equipment for word processing, data entry, or report generation.
Experience in word processing, web-based applications, and data entry are required.
Knowledge and experience working with CM/ECF (Case Management/Electronic Case Filing) is highly desirable.
The successful applicant must have good organizational and time management skills, oral and written communication skills, and proofreading skills. Good judgment and the ability to apply concepts to determine what action needs to be taken are essential.
Education
High school graduate or the equivalent. A bachelor's degree is preferred.
Additional information
The United States Court of Appeals is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The successful applicant will be subject to mandatory electronic transfer of funds for payment of net pay. The United States Courthouse is a smoke-free building.
Benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will also be evaluated based on their application and an interview.
Benefits
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination will be requested of the candidate selected for this position.
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
Email a cover letter and resume, as a single PDF attachment (Attention: Human Resources), to VacancyCaseAdministrator@cadc.uscourts.gov. Please include the vacancy announcement number (USCA-23-11) in the subject line.
Agency contact information
Human Resources
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US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit
333 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
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Next steps
Due to the large number of applications, the court will send a letter regarding the status of an application only to those candidates scheduled for interviews.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination will be requested of the candidate selected for this position.
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
Email a cover letter and resume, as a single PDF attachment (Attention: Human Resources), to VacancyCaseAdministrator@cadc.uscourts.gov. Please include the vacancy announcement number (USCA-23-11) in the subject line.
Agency contact information
Human Resources
- Address
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US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit
333 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
US
Next steps
Due to the large number of applications, the court will send a letter regarding the status of an application only to those candidates scheduled for interviews.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Agency contact information
Human Resources
- Address
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US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit
333 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
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