Records/Inventory Clerk Jobs

Duties

The incumbent performs various functions including records inventory, quality control of scanned records, retirement, retrieval, maintenance and filing of court records. This work is performed in accordance with approved internal controls, procedures, and rules.

Budget permitting, it is expected that the selected candidate will serve for more than one year and one day. The Clerk of Court will evaluate the needs of the organization throughout the year to determine if this temporary position will be extended, made permanent, or terminated.

Responsibilities

• Work with users to explain the causes of errors and actions necessary to prevent reoccurrence.
• Collect, sort and classify documents and file accordingly.
• Make data entry corrections. Advise supervisor/manager when input errors are found or information is missing and recommend corrective action, including recommendations for revising data entry procedures.
• Analyze information from databases and identify data entry errors and data deficiencies. Maintain accuracy and completeness of official case records and user log errors.
• Retrieve files, as needed and/or requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Scan and upload documents to CM/ECF, when needed.
• Provide direct assistance in archiving and storing records according to the regulations dictated in Volume 10, Chapter 6: Records Management of the Guide to Judiciary Policy.
• Receive and review incoming documents to determine compliance with records policy and procedure.
• Assist in determining what information can be purged or archived from database.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

United States citizenship is required for consideration for this position.

Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.

Employees of the United States District and Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia are excepted service appointments. Excepted service appointments are "At-Will" and can be terminated with or without cause by the court.

Employees are required to use the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.

Final candidates will undergo a background check.

Selection will be made consistent with the provisions of the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan adopted by the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Selective Service
• How to Apply Applications may be mailed or hand delivered to: United States District and Bankruptcy Courts Attn: Human Resources (2023-15) 333 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 2712 Washington, DC 20001 Or via e-mail to: [email protected] For questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 202-354-3200. For a full list of vacancies, please see our website: https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/employment. Agency contact information Human Resources Phone 202-354-3200 Email [email protected] Address US District and Bankruptcy Courts for DC 333 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 2712 Washington, DC 20001 US Next steps Failure to submit a complete and signed cover letter, AO-78, and resume will result in immediate disqualification. Description of Work section of the AO-78 must be completed to include salary information. Indicating "see resume" is not acceptable. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered, returned or retained. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted and must travel at their own expense. One application per candidate will be accepted for this announcement.
• A cover letter detailing how your experience relates to the position requirements.
• Signature and false statements

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  Qualified individuals for this "At-Will" position must submit the following:

  • A cover letter detailing how your experience relates to the position requirements.
  • AO-78, Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (can be downloaded from https://www.uscourts.gov/).
  • A resume detailing all relevant experience, education, and skills.

  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.

• Benefits Review our benefits
• Privacy Act
• A resume detailing all relevant experience, education, and skills.
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• AO-78, Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (can be downloaded from https://www.uscourts.gov/).
• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request
• New employee probationary period
• Social security number request
• Financial suitability

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

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