About the Position: This position is located in the Legal Office, Administrative and Civil Law Branch, Fort Dix, NJ. Located in central New Jersey, Burlington County, Fort Dix, is 72 miles southwest of New York City, 34 miles northeast of Philadelphia. Fort Dix is close to the Jersey shore and within a short driving distance to a variety of leisure activities, cultural centers, museums, historical locations, fishing, hunting, boating, skiing, snowboarding, and hiking locations.

Duties

Initiates affirmative claims (property damage and medical care recovery) on behalf of the United States. Receives and analyzes documents and other information and then processes notifications regarding potential third party liability claims under the Federal Medical Care Recovery Act and other legal authorities. Ensures electronic database and hardcopy files contain all relevant and necessary documentation to include medical records, claimant and witness statements, government forms, police/accident reports, etc. Compiles all necessary documentation, interviews witnesses and claimants, and makes recommendations to Claims Attorney. Serves as Notary Public. Serves as office monitor overseeing custodial work performed by federal inmate labor details at Legal Office and Courthouse.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain Notary Public certification.
• One year probationary period may be required.
• Must obtain and maintain a State driver's license.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. One year of specialized experience which includes 1) preparing official documents and/or reports; 2) performing administrative duties such as maintaining office supplies and equipment and making office purchases; 3) utilizing automated equipment to create and/or maintain various databases; 4) conducting interviews and making written requests to obtain factual information. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Computer SkillsLegal, Government and JurisprudenceManages and Organizes InformationOral Communication Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address BD-APF-W1DCAA US ARMY TRAINING CENTER AND FT DIX DO NOT MAIL Fort Dix, NJ 08640 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk