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The incumbent serves as a confidential assistant to a Judge of the Tax Court at the trial sessions and performs a variety of confidential assignments of an official nature.
Learn more about this agency03/23/2021 to 04/20/2021
$49,157 - $63,906 per year
GS 7 - 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
76% or greater - You will be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent - At-Will
Full-time
Excepted
9 - GS-9.
No
No
21-02
596071200
This job requires a Non-Sensitive Security Clearance.
The incumbent is expected to exercise initiative and resourcefulness in representing the presiding judge with other judges, Federal and State officials, Tax Court practitioners, litigants, and the general public. These tasks are often highly sensitive and require the skills of a person who has the full trust and confidence of a judge. The nature of the work requires a prompt, reasoned, and diplomatic response to various demands made on the incumbent, and a confidential working relationship with the presiding judge, including a thorough understanding of judges' work habits and policies with regard to staff and courtroom work.
Trial clerks are responsible for providing judicial support related to trials and hearings, which includes:
To qualify for the position of Trial Clerk, applicants MUST submit proof that they have completed all the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND that they meet at least one of the following criteria based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.
1. To qualify based on class standing, applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.
2. To qualify based on grade-point average, applicants must have a grade-point average of:
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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.
A. ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with individuals or groups representing widely different backgrounds, interests and points of view;
B. strong attention to detail;
C. ability to exercise discretion, mature judgment and independence; and
D. ability to be a self-starter, resourceful, technologically adept and comfortable traveling alone.
Qualified candidates must be willing to commit to a minimum two year tour of duty.
Applicants must meet all qualifications and time-in-grade requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
To qualify for the full performance level (GS-7), applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent at the next lowest grade level, which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
THIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION
Ratings will be based on an evaluation of applicant's experience as related to the duties of this position and the Special Rating Factors listed above. The resume/application package must provide detailed information showing the extent to which the Special Rating Factors are satisfied.
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.
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.
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.
Please DO NOT USE THE APPLY ONLINE button when applying for this announcement. Your application materials should be sent to the email address listed below.
All required documents listed must be submitted via email to: United States Tax Court, Office of Human Resources: humanresources@ustaxcourt.gov.
Complete application materials must be received by the Office of Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Questions regarding this announcement may be directed Office of Human Resources at (202) 521-4700.
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.
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/596071200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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