Appeals Processing Clerk
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 57736 - 91815
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims has exclusive jurisdiction over decisions of the Board of Veterans Appeals (Board or BVA). The Court reviews Board decisions appealed by claimants who believe the Board erred in its decision. The Courts review of Board decisions is based on the record before the agency and arguments of the parties which are presented in a written brief with oral argument generally held only in cases presenting new legal issues.
Duties and Responsibilities: The Appeals Processing Clerk is responsible for managing all cases pertaining to his or her terminal digit assignment from 30 days after initial docketing until procedural or merits termination. The incumbent verifies and enters event information in an automated case management electronic case management system(s) by selecting appropriate entry codes or by creating a tailored entry. The incumbent determines if documents meet requirements of rules; if not incumbent will return documents and describe corrective action. The incumbent establishes and monitors due dates for subsequent actions; when due dates are not met the incumbent notifies appropriate court officials or issues show cause orders. The incumbent identifies documents that require special handling and refers them to appropriate court personnel with minimum delay. The incumbent interacts with chambers staff other Clerks Office staff members of the Bar the General Counsels office of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the public. The incumbent acts on uncontested motions by electronically granting them as delegated or by referral to supervisors. The incumbent issues routine notices and orders to move cases forward. The incumbent prepares orders for the Clerk and other supervisors signatures as prescribed by the standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Conditions of employment
A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicants successful completion of fingerprinting and a background security investigation with favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
Qualifications
Qualification Requirements: To qualify for the position of Appeals Processing Clerk an applicant must be a high school graduate or the equivalent. Possession of an undergraduate degree is preferred and must have the following experience:
| CS Grade Level | Years of General Experience | Years of Specialized Experience | Total Years of Experience |
| 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 9 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
General experience is defined as progressively responsible experience that provides evidence that the applicant has (1) a good understanding of the methods and administrative machinery for accomplishing the work of an organization; (2) the ability to analyze problems and assess the practical implications of alternate solutions; (3) the ability to communicate with others orally and in writing; and (4) the capacity to employ the knowledge skills and abilities in the resolution of problems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible legal experience requiring the routine use of keyboard skills and use of specialized terminology and demonstrated 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.
Case management experience in a federal or state court is required and knowledge of CM-ECF and electronic case management is preferred.
NOTE: The selectee will be subject to a one-year probationary period.
Education
High school graduate or the equivalent.
Additional information
Note: Applicants applying for a 5- or 10-point preference must submit proof of their eligibility along with their signed 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.
Two positions may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
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.
Key Skills
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Basic Math
- Cashiering
- Computer Skills
- Math
- Retail Sales
- 10 Key Calculator
- Copywriting
- Cash Handling
- Planograms
- Stocking
