Clarification from the agency

Background security investigation is required for all new hires. Appointment is subject to successful completion of fingerprinting and background security investigation with favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

The Appeals Processing Clerk is responsible for managing all cases pertaining to his or her terminal digit assignment from 30 days after initial docketing until procedural or merits termination. The incumbent verifies and enters event information in an automated electronic case management system by selecting appropriate entry codes or by creating a tailored entry. The incumbent determines if documents meet requirements of rules; if not, incumbent will return documents and describe corrective action. The incumbent establishes and monitors due dates for subsequent actions; when due dates are not met, the incumbent notifies appropriate court officials or issues show cause orders. The incumbent identifies documents that require special handling and refers them to appropriate court personnel with minimum delay. The incumbent interacts with chambers staff, other Clerk's Office staff, members of the Bar, the General Counsel's office of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the public. The incumbent acts on uncontested motions by electronically granting them, as delegated, or by referral to supervisors. The incumbent issues routine notices and orders to move cases forward. The incumbent prepares orders for the Clerk and other supervisors' signatures as prescribed by the standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Conditions of employment

Preference will be given to veterans; if applying for a 5 or 10-point veteran's preference, proof of eligibility must be submitted with application.

The United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, marital status, or national origin.

NOTE: The selectee will be subject to a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements: To qualify for the position of Appeals Processing Clerk, an applicant must be a high school graduate, or the equivalent. Possession of an undergraduate degree is preferred and must have the following experience:

CS Grade Level	Years of General Experience	Years of Specialized Experience	Total Years of Experience
7	2	2	4
8	2	3	5
9	2	4	6

Note: One year of the required experience (specialized, if that is required at the grade level) must have been at, or equivalent to, the next lower grade in the federal service.

General Experience: General experience is defined as progressively responsible experience that provides evidence that the applicant has (1) a good understanding of the methods and administrative machinery for accomplishing the work of an organization; (2) the ability to analyze problems and assess the practical implications of alternate solutions; (3) the ability to communicate with others, orally and in writing; and (4) the capacity to employ the knowledge, skills and abilities in the resolution of problems.

Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible legal experience requiring the routine use of keyboard skills and use of specialized terminology and demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws. Such experience is commonly encountered in courts, law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, corporate headquarters, or personnel/payroll operations, etc.

Case management experience in a federal or state court is required and knowledge of CM-ECF and electronic case management is preferred.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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