Docketing Technician (Office Automation)

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice / United States Attorneys' Offices is seeking qualified applicants for a GS-05 clerical position in the El Paso area. The role emphasizes accurate document review, mail handling, and data entry in electronic systems.

Candidates must demonstrate typing at 40 wpm and meet federal qualification standards through experience, education, or a combination of both. ICTAP/CTAP guidance may apply to eligible displaced employees.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience equivalent to GS-04 includes clerical/administrative duties.
• Ability to type at least 40 words per minute with minimal errors.
• Education plus experience may substitute for specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Review documents for accuracy and completeness with basic legal implications.
• Receive and route incoming mail, respond to inquiries, and maintain filing systems.
• Perform data entry into electronic databases and format correspondence and forms.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Attention to detail

Education

4+ years of education beyond high school

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-WDTX-13077471-MS.

To be qualified at the GS-05 level, you must have: at least one (1) full year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the GS-04 level in Federal service; OR four (4) years of Education above the high school level; OR a Combination of both Specialized Experience and Education as explained below.

Specialized Experience

Specialized experience is defined as performing various clerical/administrative duties in support of the operation of an office; for example, reviewing documents with basic legal implications for accuracy and completeness, receiving and routing incoming mail, responding to inquiries; typing and formatting correspondence and forms; maintaining filing systems; and performing data entry within an electronic automated database system.

Combination of Education and Specialized Experience

Successfully completed post-high school education may be used to meet the total one (1) year of specialized experience requirement equivalent to the GS-4 grade level. Only education more than the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. 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.)

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)- The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.