Docketing Technician OA

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in Tyler, TX seeks a docketing support specialist for a term position not-to-exceed March 31, 2028.

Responsibilities include data entry, records maintenance, and producing tables or charts for legal documents. Typical duties involve updating databases, generating reports, and data extractions. Qualifications require at least GS-5 level readiness with specialized clerical experience or appropriate education, plus compliance

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes performing clerical/administrative support duties.
• Entering data into electronic file and case tracking systems.
• Sorting and retrieving data to produce documents and reports.
• Updating databases to record status changes in docketed items.
• Assisting with periodic file reviews and correcting data entry errors.

Responsibilities

• Input information into databases and systems and updates records.
• Extracts requested program and/or statistical data.
• Update databases and systems to record status changes in all docketed items.
• Reviews reports to identify errors.
• Enters pertinent information into docketing system.
• Performs routine factual research to correct and update case records.
• Retrieves information using routine queries or from hard copy reports.
• Produces complicated tables, graphs and charts for legal documents or courtroom presentations.

Skills

Data entry

Clerical support

Typing 40 wpm

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Education/Experience combination

Job description

Summary

This announcement is open to current or former federal employees and specific hiring authorities.

For more information on Department of Justice and United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/.

Additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

This position is also being announced to All U.S. Citizens and Nationals under 26-TXE-13048705-DE.

Positions will be filled at the location listed below.

1-Tyler

Duties

Please note: This is a term position not-to-exceed March 31, 2028, subject to availability of funds. This position may be extended, or made permanent, without further advertising.

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for Docketing.

Typical work assignments will include:

• Input information into databases and systems and updates records
• Extracts requested program and/or statistical data when requested.
• Update databases and systems to record status changes in all items docketed.
• Reviews reports to identify errors.
• Enters pertinent information into docketing system.
• Performs routine factual research to correct and update case records.
• Review recurring reports to respond to inquiries.
• Retrieves information using routine queries or from hard copy reports.
• Produces complicated tables, graphs and charts which may be incorporated into legal documents or courtroom presentations.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a probationary or trial period. See "Additional Information" for specific details.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.
• Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

Please note: This is a term position not-to-exceed March 31, 2028, subject to availability of funds. This position may be extended, or made permanent, without further advertising.

GS-5: To be qualified at the GS-5 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 in Federal Service.

Specialized experience is defined as performing various clerical/administrative support duties; performing the entry of data into the electronic file and case tracking systems; sorting and retrieving data to produce documents and reports; updating databases and systems to record status changes in all items docketed; assisting with conducting periodic file reviews; locating and correcting data entry errors; filing completed documents in appropriate locations; responding to inquiries; typing and formatting correspondence and forms, maintaining filing systems.

OR Education: Four years of education above high school leading to a bachelor's degree in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the prerequisite. One year of full-time study is defined as 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) or the equivalent or 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for 36 weeks in business, secretarial or technical school.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: combination of specialized experience and education as described above, where when combined equal 100% of the requirements. To qualify based on a combination, college education must be in excess of 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year). One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. To be qualified, you must type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. (A typing test may later be required.)

You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 09/14/2026 of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 09/14/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Education

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below.

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov

FOREIGN EDUCATION:

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Additional Information

Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized.

The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System

EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.

DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy

Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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