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Job Location:

Sherman, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 42285 - 42285
Posted: 6 October 2026 (21 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

For more information on Department of Justice and United States Attorneys Offices visit positions may be filled using this announcement.

This position is also being announced to All U.S. Citizens and Nationals under 26-TXE--MS

Positions will be filled at the location listed below.1-Sherman


Duties

Please note: This is a term position not-to-exceed March 31 2028 subject to availability of position may be extended or made permanent without further advertising.

If selected for this position you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for Docketing. Typical work assignments will include:

- Input information into databases and systems and updates records.
- Extracts requested program and/or statistical data when requested.
- Update databases and systems to record status changes in all items docketed.
- Reviews reports to identify errors.
- Enters pertinent information into docketing system.
- Performs routine factual research to correct and update case records.
- Review recurring reports to respond to inquiries.
- Retrieves information using routine queries or from hard copy reports.
- Produces complicated tables graphs and charts which may be incorporated into legal documents or courtroom presentations.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.


Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • You must be a United States Citizen or National.
  • You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
  • You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
  • Selective Service registration is required for males born on or after December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
  • A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.
  • You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
Qualifications

Please note: This is a term position not-to-exceed March 31 2028 subject to availability of funds. This position may be extended or made permanent without further advertising.

GS-5:
To be qualified at the GS-5 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 in Federal Service.

Specialized experience is defined as performing various clerical/administrative support duties; performing the entry of data into the electronic file and case tracking systems; sorting and retrieving data to produce documents and reports; updating databases and systems to record status changes in all items docketed; assisting with conducting periodic file reviews; locating and correcting data entry errors; filing completed documents in appropriate locations; responding to inquiries; typing and formatting correspondence and forms maintaining filing systems.

OR

Education:
Four years of education above high school leading to a bachelors degree in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the prerequisite. One year of full-time study is defined as 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) or the equivalent or 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for 36 weeks in business secretarial or technical school.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: combination of specialized experience and education as described above where when combined equal 100% of the requirements. To qualify based on a combination college education must be in excess of 60 semester hours (i.e. beyond the second year). One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. To be qualified you must type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. (A typing test may later be required.)

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at information

Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized.

The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes in part paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

Veterans Preference - If you are entitled to Veterans Preference you must indicate the type of preference you are claiming by checking the appropriate box in the assessment questionnaire to indicate your preference and submit the required veterans preference documentation as specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See Accommodation Statement: Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

EEO Statement: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor.

Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. 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 this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

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.

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