• Provide customer service support to Judges and staff by receiving and fulfilling facilities services requests for office supplies, deliveries, transportation, and minor repairs
• Process and track facility's work requests and communicate with appropriate personnel to ensure timely completion
• Conduct daily building walkthroughs to identify maintenance or safety issues
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments and maintain accurate inventory records in Microsoft Excel
• Prepare requisitions for equipment, tools, materials, and furnishings
• Deliver office supplies, assist with periodic supply inventories
• Escort contractors and cleaning staff to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently
• Perform minor repairs, furniture assembly, maintain and organize storage areas, assist with event setup, and other facilities related tasks as needed
• Maintain and operate the Court's Government Vehicle (GOV), including transporting Judges and Court staff members when required

Conditions of employment

• Applicants must be United States citizens or nationals or otherwise eligible to work for the federal government
• All Court employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for U.S. Tax Court Employees
• All applicant information is subject to verification
• Those who are required must abide by Selective Service registration requirements
• Selection for this position is contingent on a favorable suitability determination and security background check, to include credit check, federal income tax check, and criminal background check. A candidate selected for this position must be current on his or her federal income tax obligations before employment with the Tax Court and must remain current while employed by the Tax Court. Continued employment post-appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of the background investigation and credit check, and favorable adjudication. Subsequent background reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required
• The Federal Financial Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages for Court employees
• Employment at the United States Tax Court is subject to the provisions of the United States Tax Court Personnel Management System, a distinct system of personnel management practices specific to the Court as authorized by Public Law 111-366
• The United States Tax Court Personnel Management System adheres to the provisions set forth in section 2301(b) of Title 5, United States Code (Merit Systems Principles) and section 2302(b) of Title 5, United States Code (Prohibited Personnel Practices). All United States Tax Court personnel must conduct themselves in accordance with these provisions.
• Employment with the U.S. Tax Court is "at-will" under Excepted Service appointments. Employment may be terminated at any time by either party, with or without cause
• New appointments to the Federal service require a probationary or trial period of 52 weeks depending on the duration and nature of prior periods of Federal service
• Court employees are entitled to substantially the same benefits as other Federal employees
• Applicants must be able to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds and carry items up to 200 feet
• A valid, current driver's license issued by a State or the District of Columbia is required, as is proof of a clean driving record

Qualifications

Special Rating Factors

• Knowledge of supply, equipment, and inventory management practices
• Basic knowledge of federal procurement procedures, laws, and regulations
• Knowledge of building operations and office equipment
• Ability to prepare reports, requisitions, and correspondence using Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment

How you will be evaluated

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

Ratings will be based on an evaluation of applicant's experience as related to the duties of this position and the Special Rating Factors listed above. The resume/application package must provide detailed information showing the extent of which the Special Rating Factors are satisfied. If you fail to provide the information as required, your application will not be evaluated beyond the basic screening process. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this position, the Court will then evaluate your application package to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. The best-qualified candidates will be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Interviews may be conducted in person or remotely.

• A resume highlighting relevant knowledge and experience, including details of your driver's license (issuing authority, license number and expiration date)
• A supplemental written statement, not to exceed two pages, which provides a brief description of your Special Rating Factors
• Driving record
• Most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, if you have been a Federal government employee

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