Deputy Clerk (Bilingual / Spanish)
Company: District of Columbia Courts
Location: Washington
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary This position works in the operational divisions of the
District of Columbia Courts providing administrative and clerical
support as assigned. This announcement will create a roster for all
Superior Court Bilingual (Spanish) Deputy Clerk vacancies. The
starting salary will be a Grade 6 unless you are currently in the
Federal or DC Government and considered a transfer. If you
previously applied for a Deputy Clerk (Bilingual/Spanish) posting,
you must re-apply for consideration. Responsibilities The Bilingual
(Spanish) Deputy Clerk works in the operational divisions of the
District of Columbia Courts providing administrative and clerical
support and providing exceptional customer service in English and
Spanish to the public, judicial officers, attorneys or staff.
Duties include some or all of the following: Assists general
public, attorneys, judicial officers and staff. Provides
exceptional customer service in English and Spanish. Reviews and
processes documents and orders. Completes forms or other materials
such as warrants, summonses, complaints, and subpoenas. Provides
and receives information from citizens, police officers and
witnesses as necessary for clarifying facts or preparing reports.
Maintains calendars, appointments, juries, and services. Collects
and compiles statistical data. Administers oaths or affirmations.
Types correspondence, reports, and other documents. Files jackets
and case documents. Enters and retrieves data using automated
databases and manual logs. The selected candidates must be able to
speak, interpret, read and write Spanish and English fluently. The
DC Courts have employed many measures to keep employees and court
users as safe as possible, including mandatory face coverings,
enhanced air circulation, and intensified cleaning services. We
encouraged employees to get vaccinated for their safety and the
safety of their family, friends, colleagues, and others with whom
they have contact. Vaccinations, being readily available, provide
the best protection from infection with COVID-19, and the
requirement of vaccinations is consistent with maintaining a safe
and secure workplace. Therefore, effective immediately and
throughout the remainder of the COVID-19 emergency period, all DC
Courts employees, interns, volunteers, and on-site contractors, who
have received a vaccination as required by the COVID-19 vaccination
protocols, must provide proof of vaccination to Human Resources on
the first day of employment. You may seek an exemption from
providing a proof of vaccination on the grounds of a specific
medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief. All
employees who have not received the required number of vaccination
doses, regardless of the reason or whether the employee has sought
or been granted an exemption, will be required to submit a negative
COVID-19 test result on a weekly basis in order to report to work
in person or remotely. Requirements Conditions of Employment A
probationary period of one (1) year must be successfully completed.
Background and security investigation are required. Candidates must
be able to speak, interpret and write English and Spanish. To
qualify for this position, you must submit the following: 1. Resume
2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire 3. Documentation /Proof of
Education (e.g. copy of HS diploma, GED certificate, college
transcript or degree) 4. List of three (3) professional references
All required documentation must be received by the closing date of
the announcement. Qualifications If you applied under a previous
announcement, you must re-apply in order to be considered. MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: High-School Diploma or GED plus two (2) years of
clerical or administrative experience court, legal or office
environment. You MUST provide documentation of education or your
application will not be considered. Attention to detail and the
ability to multi-task are required. Must be able to speak,
interpret, read and write Spanish and English fluently. Please note
that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record
revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases
currently pending before the courts are required. If you are
selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be
conducted. The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged
professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court
personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts' values of
Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and
Transparency. Education To qualify based on education, upload a
copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show
the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses
with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class
ranking. Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities,
schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of
Columbia Courts employment. You can verify your education here:
http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. Foreign Education: If you are
using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you
must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your
transcript at time of application to receive credit for that
education. For further information, visit:
https://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional Information This job is being filled by an alternative
hiring process and is not in the competitive Federal civil service.
Please note there is a mandatory one year probationary period for
all non-judicial new employees. All required information must be
received by the vacancy announcement closing date. The safety of DC
Court employees, contractors and the public is a top priority. In
compliance with the guidelines published by the Center for Disease
Control and Prevention, the Courts has maximized its telework
flexibilities. The ability and readiness for employees to telework
impacts operational requirements and capabilities. This includes
having a personal computer, tablet or mobile device which is not
shared with secure internet connectivity.
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