Summary
This position is in Downtown Denver and provides administrative support for the officer staff. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate personal characteristics that include professional demeanor, integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This announcement is open until filled. A sensitive fingerprint background check is required.
Duties
The candidate should demonstrate work experience which shows progressively responsible clerical and professional office duties and a job history that indicates longevity and dependability. In addition, the candidate should be organized and detail-oriented, accept accountability for work product, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be self-motivated, flexible and tactful when working under pressure in a team environment.
These representative duties are intended to provide generalized examples of duties and responsibilities that may be performed by the position, but this list is not intended to reflect all duties that may be performed.
- Prepares, reviews, edits and processes forms and correspondence, ensuring consistency and accuracy among court-supplied documents, officer reports, and related paperwork.
- Enters and maintains accurate data in the automated case tracking system (PACTS), including scanning of confidential case files and uploading files to the related case. As required, records chronological entries.
- Electronically files court documents via the court's case management system (CM/ECF) and electronically submits appropriate documents to the Bureau of Prisons and United States Sentencing Commission.
- Retrieves and verifies criminal history information for investigations.
- Reviews and validates treatment services invoices for services rendered. Ensures accuracy when processing invoices. Distributes invoices to the appropriate party within set timelines. Uploads treatment reports to corresponding client file.
- Coverage of reception desk/phone and duties.
- Performs related duties as required.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident seeking U.S. citizenship. Employees are required to use electronic funds transfer for payroll deposit. The Court requires employees to adhere to a Code of Conduct as well as specific employee policies and performance expectations.
Qualifications
For placement as a CL 23, the applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of general experience. General experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates possession of or the ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position.
Education
HS Diploma/GED; Education above the high school level may be substituted for required general experience based on one academic year equals one year of general experience.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Applicants will also be evaluated based on their knowledge, skills, abilities, and previous experience, which should be reflected in their resume and AO78. Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.
Required Documents
Please read the "How to Apply" section.
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
All qualified applicants should submit the following:
- Application form AO78 (Download it here).
- Current resume and cover letter.
- Performance evaluations for the last two years (if unavailable, please indicate reason).
- College transcripts only if substituting education for required general experience.
Your application packet must be submitted
as a single pdf document by email to:
cod_hrd@cod.uscourts.gov.
Please note "Vacancy Announcement: 2025-04-USPO" in the subject line of the email. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Next steps
You should receive a confirmation email within two weeks of submitting your application. All applicants who are selected to interview will be contacted via email. There will be multiple interviews as well as individual assessments to narrow down our applicant pool. We will also conduct reference checks and preliminary background checks for all finalists. Once a selection has been made, all applicants will be notified via email.