Duties
Duties and Responsibilities: The Mailroom Clerk, upon receipt of correspondence/court pleadings through U.S. Postal Service, facsimile, or email, scans all mail into the Court's electronic folders; as the correspondence/court pleadings are scanned the Mailroom Clerk identifies the pleading by its case/docket number and places the correspondence/pleadings into the correct electronic file; receives, routes, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail and packages to various department and chambers; processes outgoing mail by weighing each envelope and affixes the appropriate postage; collects and maintains log of checks received over the counter and in the mail and brings checks to the Budget Office; retrieves closed files and records from the Federal Records Center; maintains mailroom and records storage equipment, and handles special packaging; maintains stock of duplicating equipment, such as toners, paper, staples, etc. Prepares requisitions when supplies are needed to be replenished including funds for the postage meter; assures that machines are supplied with paper and needed resources; performs minor maintenance on duplicating equipment, such as lubrication and cleaning; corrects minor malfunctions, such as paper jams; notifies Chief Deputy if professional repairs or service is required on machinery; duplicates documents for the public and other agencies; performs other duties as assigned. Some moderate to heavy lifting required.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen.
- A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of fingerprinting and a background security investigation with favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
- Direct Deposit is required.
Qualifications
To qualify for the position of Mailroom Clerk, grade CS 7, an applicant must be a high school graduate, or the equivalent, and must have the following experience.
| CS Grade Level |
Years of General Experience |
Years of Specialized Experience |
Total Years of Experience |
| 7 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
Note: One year of the required experience (specialized, if that is required at the grade level) must have been at, or equivalent to, the next lower grade in the federal service.
General Experience: Responsible clerical or administrative experience which provided a knowledge of office clerical practices such as filing, telephone and computer usage, typing, record keeping, sorting and distributing mail and mail classes. Sales, stockroom, office machine operation, and similar types of experience are not creditable, unless the experience involved, as a regular and routine part of the job, the use of clerical practices outlined above.
Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience which involved the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures; use of specialized terminology; and demonstration of an ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws. Such experience is commonly encountered in courts, law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, corporate headquarters, or personnel/payroll operations, etc.
Education
Applicant must be a high school graduate, or the equivalent.
Additional information
- Newly-appointed employees will be subject to a one-year probationary period.
- Applicants applying for a 5 or 10-point preference must submit proof of their eligibility, along with their application, for the preference to be considered.
- This appointment is made without regard to Title 5 governing appointments in the competitive service. All appointments are excepted service.
The United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, or political affiliation.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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once your completed application package is received, we will conduct an evaluation and the selected candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for future consideration and possible interview.