Duties

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be United States Citizens or Nationals.
• All Court employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for U.S. Tax Court Employees.
  
• Employment at the United States Tax Court is subject to the provisions of the United States Tax Court Personnel Management System, a distinct system of personnel management practices specific to the Court as authorized by Public Law 111-366.
  
• The United States Tax Court Personnel Management System adheres to the provisions set forth in section 2301(b) of title 5, United States Code (Merit Systems Principles) and section 2302(b) of title 5, United States Code (Prohibited Personnel Practices). All United States Tax Court personnel must conduct themselves in accordance with these provisions.
  
• Appointments under the United States Tax Court Personnel Management System subsequent to January 4, 2011, do not grant the rights to (a) appeal a reduction in grade or removal to the Merit Systems Protection Board under chapter 43 of title 5, United States Code; (b) appeal an adverse action to the Merit Systems Protection Board under chapter 75 of title 5, United States Code; (c) appeal a prohibited personnel practice described under section 2302(b) of title 5, United States Code, to the Merit Systems Protection Board under chapter 77 of that title (d) make an allegation of a prohibited personnel practice described under section 2302(b) of title 5, United States Code, with the Office of Special Counsel under chapter 12 of that title for action in accordance with that chapter; or (e) file an appeal with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under part 1614 of title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
  
• Employment with U.S. Tax Court is "at-will;" employment may be terminated at any time by either party, with or without cause.
  
• Those who are required must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
  
• Appointment to these positions is contingent upon favorable suitability determination and security background checks, which include a credit check and a criminal check.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits
  
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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
  
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  Special Rating Factors (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities the Position Requires): Applicants are required to address each Special Rating Factor providing detailed evidence of the listed factors in the form of clear, concise examples of accomplishment and degree of responsibility. Please use specific examples to illustrate how your qualifications and accomplishments are relevant.
  
  REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
  

  • A letter of interest.

  • A resume highlighting relevant knowledge and experience. Guidance on preparing a resume for Federal employment can be found here: USAJOBS Help Center - What should I include in my resume?
    

  • A supplemental written statement, not to exceed two pages, which provides a brief description of how your experience relates to the duties outlined in this vacancy announcement.

  • Contact information for 3 professional references.


• How to Apply
  
  These application materials must be submitted electronically through USAJOBS by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 09/08/2024. See USAJOBS Help Center - How does the application process work? for guidance. Attention to detail and compliance with instructions on how to apply will be considered in the evaluation of applications.
  
  The Court does not accept hard-copy application packages. The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement, with or without prior written or other notice.
  

  Agency contact information

  US Tax Court

  Phone

  202-521-4700

  Email

  humanresources@ustaxcourt.gov

  Address

  US Tax Court Office of Human Resources
  400 Second Street, NW
  Washington, DC 20217
  US

  Next steps

  After the closing date of this announcement, The Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications by reviewing your application package. Please be as complete and thorough as possible. At this point you may be contacted for an interview. If you do not meet the key requirements, and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.
  
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  

  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency