This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/496700600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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.
THIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION
This position is located in the library of the United States Tax Court and reports directly to the Supervisory Librarian. The incumbent supports Judicial and Court personnel by providing a variety of technical and data management services, including the creation and editing of MARC and non-MARC metadata records.
KEY INFORMATION
04/16/2018 to 05/03/2018
$56,233 - $88,450 per year
GS 9 - 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
No
18-08
496700600
Special Rating Factors (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required by the position): Applicants are required to address each Special Rating Factor providing detailed evidence of the listed factors in the form of clear, concise examples of accomplishment and degree of responsibility. Please use specific examples to illustrate how your qualifications and accomplishments are relevant.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
THIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION
Special Note: Favorable suitability determination - Selection for this position is contingent on a favorable suitability determination and security background check, including a credit check, Federal income tax check and criminal check. A candidate selected for this position must be current on his or her Federal income tax obligations before employment with the Tax Court, and remain current at all times while employed by the Tax Court. Continued employment post appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of the background investigation and credit check, and favorable adjudication. A background reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time.
BENEFITS
As a Federal employee, you may be eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and apply for long term care insurance. For more information, go to: http://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/New-Prospective-Employees/
In addition, almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, and Thrift Savings Plan. Visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp
Also, Federal employees may earn both annual and sick leave. Visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp
Finally, new employees also may be covered under other U.S. Tax Court benefit policies. Our Human Resources Office can provide additional information on these programs.
OTHER INFORMATION
The U.S. Tax Court requires employees to adhere to a Code of Conduct.
Employees of the U.S. Tax Court serve under excepted appointments and are considered "AT WILL" employees. At will employees can be dismissed for any reason, without cause and without warning.
Employees will be required to complete a 52-week probationary period.
Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
Any male born after December 31, 1959, and subsequently selected for this position must certify before appointment that he is registered for the military selective service. Not having registered with the selective service, may disqualify an applicant from employment consideration.
All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the conditions herein outlined may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
If selected for this position, you will be required to complete the I-9 form and provide appropriate identification.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for any selected applicant, and any travel expenses incurred for an interview will not be reimbursed by the U.S. Tax Court.
The U.S. Tax Court will provide 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 will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If you fail to provide the information as required, your application will not be evaluated beyond the basic screening process. The examining Office of Human Resources (OHR) makes the final determination concerning whether you meet the minimum qualifications.
If you meet the minimum qualifications for this position, the Court will then 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.
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.
A cover letter in PDF format stating the position for which you are applying and providing any supplemental information that may be necessary to address the special rating factors listed in this vacancy announcement.
Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications and that reflect how your background and experience correspond to the special rating factors listed in this announcement.
A concise narrative addressing EACH of the special rating factors listed in this announcement.
Transcripts (may be unofficial to submit with the application, with official transcripts required if you are selected) supporting any education claims in your application.
A current SF-50, if currently a Federal government employee.
All required documents listed above may also be emailed to the Court at
humanresources@ustaxcourt.gov
. The documents must be in PDF format and attached to your email where you identify your name and the position to which you are applying. Complete application materials must be received in the Office of Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date of this vacancy announcement.All application materials listed in the Required Documents section must be submitted to:
The United States Tax Court
Office of Human Resources, Room 106
400 Second Street, NW
Washington, DC 20217
Application materials may also be sent by fax to (202) 521-4568 or electronically to
humanresources@ustaxcourt.gov
. 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.Please read the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/496700600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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