Subject only to certiorari review by the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (USCAAF) serves as the appellate court of last resort for all of the most serious court-martial convictions. The Judges of the USCAAF are appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the Senate. The Clerk of the Court and the Chief Deputy Clerk serve in the Senior Executive Service.

Duties

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Receives, analyzes, and meticulously evaluates all pleadings filed in cases on the regular docket to ensure compliance with statutory provisions and the Court's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Establishes and maintains strict accountability of the Court's master case filing and records systems by assigning permanent docket numbers. Serve as the Alternate Component Records Manager for USCAAF; operates a records management system which facilitates instantaneous access to every pending case in the court. Primarily responsible for maintaining the Court's automated docket, including identifying and recording every significant event during the appellate process, while ensuring pinpoint, accurate distribution of the Courts orders and decisions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position may be subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position requires occasional travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Must demonstrate an ability to problem solve, interpret court rules and policies, and sustain a comprehensive understanding of the legal activities and mission of the organization
• Must demonstrate clarity in legal writing and precision in conducting comprehensive legal research and must display an in-depth knowledge of, and skill in, compiling agency records and document management for appellate review

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ You may qualify at the GS 9 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates:(1) Provides paralegal support for hearings and trials; (2) Researches and analyzes developments in the laws applicable to judiciary trials; (3) Compiles orders, rulings, and trial records for use in court; (4) Reviews and formats legal documents to include rulings, orders, correspondence, and other documents as required; (5) Reviews filings for administrative compliance with the judiciary rules and regulations; (6) Maintains detailed records to track and account for documents presented to the Trial Attorneys and Judges. Or possess a masters or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.B or J.D., if related. Or have a combination of specialized experience and education. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100%. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. The first year of graduate study is not qualifying for the GS-9 level. NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts for verification. 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. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces 450 E Street NW Washington, DC 20002 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]