Docketing Technician (OA)

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia's mission is to enforce the criminal laws of the United States and the District of Columbia, represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, and respond to the public safety needs of the community by leading an effective, well-coordinated law enforcement effort that contributes to the overall goal of improving the quality of life in the District of Columbia.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required basic requirement and specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying:

To qualify at the GS-07 level, you must possess:

Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (4) of the (5) duties listed below:

1. Reviewing and analyzing case files and documents to determine the nature of interest and cause of action;
2. Responding to inquiries promptly;
3. Maintaining and retrieving database records;
4. Reviewing reports or records to identify errors or discrepancies;
5. Conducting case certification process and updating records.

Typing Proficiency: 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.)

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.

Responsibilities:

This position is also announced under Merit Staffing procedures as 26-DC-12960982-MP

This Docketing Technician (OA) serves as a point of contact and a source of procedural and systemic information on all aspects of docketing systems for Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) and legal support staff.

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Docketing Technician (OA) support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Columbia, located in Washington, District of Columbia, focusing in the areas of docketing and complex legal report development using computerized case tracking and record-keeping systems in the USAO-DC.


Typical work assignments will include:

• Ensures information is entered timely and accurately into databases and systems.
• Utilizes automation techniques to produce valid and reliable data and data analyses based on the specific needs of the requestor:
• Updates databases and systems to record status changes in all items docketed.
• Recognizes data elements that are missing and locates as necessary.
• Receives and updates inquiries on case status from Criminal Division staff, e.g., Chiefs, Deputy Chiefs, AUSAs and legal support staff, the Court, other USAO-DC staff, defense counsel and other external partners.
• Retrieves information using query routines or from hard copy reports.
• Performs necessary research to correct and update case records.
• Develops and maintains automated records from initial referral to final disposition and case file closure.

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

Salary : $57,736