Summary
This position is located within the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Office of Complaints Examination and Legal Administration (CELA) Office. The primary purpose of the position is to create, compile, maintain, and process paper and digital files within a defined filing system. The incumbent will work with various electronic databases and paper files and be responsible for preparing data for retention and transfer to the National Archives and Records Administration.
This job is open to
- Family of overseas employees
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
- Federal employees – Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
- Federal employees – Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
- Individuals with disabilities
- Land & base management
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
- Military spouses
- Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
- Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
- Veterans
Clarification from the agency
This announcement is open to current/former federal employees and individuals eligible under one or more of the following: veterans eligible for VEOA, disabled veterans receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA, military spouses under E.O. 13473, certain former overseas employees, present/former Peace Corps volunteers/employees or VISTA members; present and former Foreign Service officers and employees and Schedule A.
Duties
As the Legal Assistant (Dockets) in this position, you will:
- Review all digital documents labeled for retention in the Commission’s Electronic Content Management (ECM) system and the Voting Ballot Matters (VBM) folder.
- Create electronic folders to warehouse documents in ECM and VBM.
- Re-label all documents following approved naming conventions.
- Ensure all documents are properly archived and accessible within ECM and VBM.
- Prepare all electronic and paper documents for offsite retention by either the Federal Records Center or National Archives and Records Administration.
- Maintain a paper back-up log for various databases used in OGC.
- Convert all incoming and outgoing documents to digital format for incorporation into ECM and VBM.
- Assist paralegal staff in tracking documents using Outlook and Excel.
- Review incoming complaints filed with the Commission and make a threshold determination whether they have been prepared in accordance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
- You must be able to pass a background investigation.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Legal and regulatory guidance below).
- You may be required to serve a 2 year probationary period.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
- Status candidates must meet time-in-grade/band requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade).
- This is a bargaining unit position.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirement described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.
You must have at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) providing administrative support to a legal office or organization. This must have included activities such as: (1) processing or storing legal documents; (2) preparing files and records for submission to administrative bodies; and (3) utilizing basic office software to prepare or maintain legal documents and correspondence.
In addition, you must provide a cover letter describing your experience with the competencies identified below:
- Legal Documents: Ability to identify various legal document types (e.g., conciliation agreements, general counsel reports, document discovery, complaints and responses, and general correspondence) and discern the appropriate path for processing. Ability to use reference and research techniques to understand and check citations, format and technical procedures for completeness and accuracy.
- Reasoning: Analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions about how that information should be handled or processed.
- Manage and Organize Information: Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.
- Technical Competence: Knowledge of how to use computer systems, particularly content management and data tracking systems.
Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
Volunteer work experience: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
There is no education requirement or substitution for this position.
Additional information
FEC offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules, telework and transportation subsidies.
If you receive a tentative offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: The following links contain information on the eligibility requirements to be considered under a noncompetitive appointing authority:
Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities
Additional selections may be made from this announcement.
- 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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualifications. If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process which will determine the best qualified candidates.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies:
- Legal Documents
- Reasoning
- Manages and Organizes Information
- Technical Competence
- 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 that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package including the documents listed below. We strongly encourage applicants to doublecheck that all required items are properly submitted to ensure consideration.
- Your Resume listing hours worked per week, dates of employment (month/year) and duties performed for each position held.
- Cover Letter which addresses the competencies identified in the Qualifications section above. Please limit your cover letter to 2 pages.
- Other supporting documents if applicable:
- Veterans documents (if claiming preference, or applying under VEOA or 30% disabled veteran eligibility): DD-214 including character of service, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions within 120 days, and if applicable, SF-15 Form, VA letter, or other documentation required by that form.
- Current Federal Employees Eligible as an FEC Transfer: to claim Transfer eligibility as a current federal employee, please confirm you are employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive or excepted service appointment.
- To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50), or equivalent personnel action, reflecting your permanent competitive or excepted service status with Block 24 as “Tenure 1 or 2” and in Block 34 as “Competitive Service” or “Excepted Service.”
- In addition to submitting your most recent SF-50, if you have held a higher grade level on a permanent basis please submit a copy of the SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, which documents the highest grade you have held on a permanent basis.
- Former Federal Employee Eligible for FEC Reinstatement: To claim Reinstatement eligibility as a former federal employee, please confirm you were formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive or excepted service appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive or excepted federal employee.
- To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50), or equivalent personnel action, reflecting your permanent competitive or excepted service status reflecting one of the criteria listed below:
- You are a former Federal employee who previously attained Career status (identified on your last Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) in Block 24 as “Tenure 1” and in Block 34 as “Competitive Service” or “Excepted Service.”
- You are a former Federal employee with veterans’ preference who previously attained Career-Conditional status (identified on your last SF-50 in Block 24 as “Tenure 2” and in Block 34 as “Competitive Service” or “Excepted Service.”
- You are a former Federal employee without veterans’ preference who separated from Government service within the past three years and previously attained Career-Conditional status as identified on your last SF-50 in Block 24 as “Tenure 2” and in Block 34 as “Competitive Service” or “Excepted Service.”
- In addition to submitting your most recent SF-50, if you have held a higher grade level on a permanent basis please submit a copy of the SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, which documents the highest grade you have held on a permanent basis. Additional supporting documentation requirements are listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.
- Your last Federal performance appraisal plan must reflect a rating of Fully Successful or equivalent.
- To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50), or equivalent personnel action, reflecting your permanent competitive or excepted service status reflecting one of the criteria listed below:
- Certain Family Members of Overseas Employees Eligible under E.O. 12721: Your most recent non-award SF-50 and performance appraisal.
- Certain Military Spouses Eligible under E.O. 13473: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, issued within the last 2 years, that lists you as authorized to accompany the Military member to the new duty permanent station; OR verification of the member’s 100% disability (VA Letter); and/or verification of the member’s death while on active duty (DD-1300 and Death Certificate) AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
- Peace Corps volunteers and VISTA members: submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
- Schedule A, Persons with Disabilities Appointment Eligibles: Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation or benefits office citing disability – eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
- How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/02/2023 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Agency contact information
San Antonio Services Branch
Phone
816-541-8101
Email
SASBMailbox@opm.gov
Address
Federal Election Commission 1050 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20463 US
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Additional phases of the review process will determine the best qualified candidates, and whether or not your application is referred to the selecting official. You will be contacted directly if further evaluation or an interview is required. You will receive notifications by email about the status of your application throughout this process.
- Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package including the documents listed below. We strongly encourage applicants to doublecheck that all required items are properly submitted to ensure consideration.
- Your Resume listing hours worked per week, dates of employment (month/year) and duties performed for each position held.
- Cover Letter which addresses the competencies identified in the Qualifications section above. Please limit your cover letter to 2 pages.
- Other supporting documents if applicable:
- Veterans documents (if claiming preference, or applying under VEOA or 30% disabled veteran eligibility): DD-214 including character of service, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions within 120 days, and if applicable, SF-15 Form, VA letter, or other documentation required by that form.
- Current Federal Employees Eligible as an FEC Transfer: to claim Transfer eligibility as a current federal employee, please confirm you are employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive or excepted service appointment.
- To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50), or equivalent personnel action, reflecting your permanent competitive or excepted service status with Block 24 as “Tenure 1 or 2” and in Block 34 as “Competitive Service” or “Excepted Service.”
- In addition to submitting your most recent SF-50, if you have held a higher grade level on a permanent basis please submit a copy of the SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, which documents the highest grade you have held on a permanent basis.
- Former Federal Employee Eligible for FEC Reinstatement: To claim Reinstatement eligibility as a former federal employee, please confirm you were formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive or excepted service appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive or excepted federal employee.
- To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50), or equivalent personnel action, reflecting your permanent competitive or excepted service status reflecting one of the criteria listed below:
- You are a former Federal employee who previously attained Career status (identified on your last Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) in Block 24 as “Tenure 1” and in Block 34 as “Competitive Service” or “Excepted Service.”
- You are a former Federal employee with veterans’ preference who previously attained Career-Conditional status (identified on your last SF-50 in Block 24 as “Tenure 2” and in Block 34 as “Competitive Service” or “Excepted Service.”
- You are a former Federal employee without veterans’ preference who separated from Government service within the past three years and previously attained Career-Conditional status as identified on your last SF-50 in Block 24 as “Tenure 2” and in Block 34 as “Competitive Service” or “Excepted Service.”
- In addition to submitting your most recent SF-50, if you have held a higher grade level on a permanent basis please submit a copy of the SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, which documents the highest grade you have held on a permanent basis. Additional supporting documentation requirements are listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.
- Your last Federal performance appraisal plan must reflect a rating of Fully Successful or equivalent.
- To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50), or equivalent personnel action, reflecting your permanent competitive or excepted service status reflecting one of the criteria listed below:
- Certain Family Members of Overseas Employees Eligible under E.O. 12721: Your most recent non-award SF-50 and performance appraisal.
- Certain Military Spouses Eligible under E.O. 13473: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, issued within the last 2 years, that lists you as authorized to accompany the Military member to the new duty permanent station; OR verification of the member’s 100% disability (VA Letter); and/or verification of the member’s death while on active duty (DD-1300 and Death Certificate) AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
- Peace Corps volunteers and VISTA members: submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
- Schedule A, Persons with Disabilities Appointment Eligibles: Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation or benefits office citing disability – eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/02/2023 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Agency contact information
San Antonio Services Branch
Phone
816-541-8101
SASBMailbox@opm.gov
Address
Federal Election Commission 1050 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20463 US
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Additional phases of the review process will determine the best qualified candidates, and whether or not your application is referred to the selecting official. You will be contacted directly if further evaluation or an interview is required. You will receive notifications by email about the status of your application throughout this process.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request