Summary

The Juror Clerk works in the Juror Office of the Special Operations Division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The Juror Clerk performs administrative, clerical, and customer service duties to support juror services in compliance with the Superior Court Jury Plan, applicable provisions of the D.C. Code, court rules, the Juror Office business processes and standard operating procedures, and the Superior Court Customer Service Protocol.

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This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

United States citizens or individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residency or authorized by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to work in the United States.

Duties

Brief Duties of the Position:

• Greets jurors and court stakeholders professionally; secures resources related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); shares relevant information; and resolves payment inquiries.
• Enters data and scans/validates juror bio-forms; manages the Jurors on Call system; processes notices; and responds to requests.
• Reviews reports to monitor compliance with standards and alerts management of deviations to improve data quality.
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail by opening, reviewing, and sorting.
• Responds to inquiries received in person, by telephone, email, voicemail, Live Chat, and eJuror.
• Ensures the efficient and fair management of jurors related to summoning, qualification, enrollment, selection, orientation, and payment.
• Collaborates with judicial chambers, United States Attorney's Office, and other stakeholders to support overall operations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• A background and security investigation is required.
• A probationary period of one (1) year must be successfully completed.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED plus four (4) years of clerical or administrative experience in a court, legal, or office environment.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe is required.

The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts' Values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.

Education

At a minimum, candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED.

You must upload a copy of your college transcript or degree for consideration. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, degree conferred date, a list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.

Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at the time of application to receive credit for that education.For further information, visit:

https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Additional information

This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive Federal civil service.

Please note that there is a mandatory one-year probationary period for all new court employees.

All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date.

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.

Benefits

This is not a federal position.

The District of Columbia Courts is an independent branch of the District of Columbia Government and is not under the authority of the City Mayor or the D. C. Council. DC Courts' appropriation comes directly from Congress. All DC Courts non-judicial employees receive federal benefits for the following programs: Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Health Insurance and Workers Compensation.

Please click on the following for more information about these benefits:

http://www.opm.gov/Insure/health/enrollment/new\_employees.asp

The DC Courts leave policy is as follows:

Annual Leave: New full-time employees earn four (4) hours of annual leave biweekly. After three (3) years of service, this increases to six (6) hours biweekly, and at 15 years it increases to eight (8) hours biweekly. Most military, federal, and District of Columbia government service counts toward the time required to go into the next higher annual leave category. Employees can carry over no more than 240 hours of annual leave into the next leave year.

Sick Leave is used for personal medical needs, care of a family member, or adoption-related purposes. Full-time employees earn four (4) hours of sick leave biweekly. This leave can be accrued without limit.

In addition to the federal health plans, the DC Courts offer employees supplemental vision and dental plans as well as a commuter transit benefit subsidy, for a maximum of $150 a month. There are 26 pay periods in the year.

How you will be evaluated

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

Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure that you meet the basic qualification requirements. Answers submitted in the questionnaire must be supported by your resume. Your resume must reflect the relevant experience and demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications, or your application will not be considered.

You may preview the assessment questionnaire by clicking here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13027331

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted with your application:

• Resume

• Completed Aessessment Questionnaire

• Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of high school diploma, GED certificate, college transcript or degree)

• Three (3) professional references

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

How to Apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin the application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires and assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:

1. Click the Apply Online button.
2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
3. Click the Submit Application button before 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.

To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

Agency contact information

DC Courts Human Resources

Email

[email protected]

Address

District of Columbia Courts
500 Indiana Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
US

Next steps

Once your completed application is received, the qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. All applicants will be notified of the final outcome.

Overview

Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

District of Columbia, DC

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Remote job

No

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Salary

$61,933 - $80,510 per year

Pay scale & grade

JS 8

Promotion potential

8

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule

Full-time

Travel Required

Not required

Appointment type

Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0986 Legal Assistance

Supervisory status

No

Federal service type

This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union

No

Drug test

No

Security clearance

Other

Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required

No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number

SOD-26-1585234

Control number

879853500