Appellate Administrator; Chief Clerk

Position: Appellate Administrator (Chief Clerk).

Duties

• Serving as principal advisor concerning case processing, records management, and related case management involving the processing of incoming cases and issuance of judicial decisions.
• Providing technical assistance to the Board of Immigration Appeals management team regarding the development of policies, procedures, practices, systems, and approaches to identify the most efficient practices, methods, systems, and procedures to achieve case management goals.
• Initiating and ensuring appropriate coordination, consultation, and cooperative working relationships with Federal officials, court officials, attorneys, and individuals involved with case matters.
• Leading various aspects of case administrative management operations.
• Directing the work of a staff consisting of two deputies, a team of supervisors, administrative, technical, and support personnel.

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 probationary or trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on or after December 31, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, the employee is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
• You may be required to complete a one‑year supervisory probationary period.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Appellate Administrator (Chief Clerk), at GS‑0901‑15 you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.

Specialized Experience

• Providing strategic technical guidance to ensure case processing operations comply with applicable governing requirements.
• Evaluating appellate program performance to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Leading agency records‑management initiatives to ensure operational compliance and effectiveness.
• Exercising supervisory authority over professional and technical staff.

You must meet all qualification requirements, including time‑in‑grade, by the closing of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.

Career Transition Assistance Program

• Meet the requirement that you are a DOJ employee defined as surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service.
• Be rated well‑qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above.
• Submit the appropriate documentation to support your application.

EEO Statement/Policy

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.

DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy

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.

Selective Service

If you were born male, on or 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.

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs

The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non‑compliance directly to In accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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.

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