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Summary This position will work in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. It is the initial contact for government and corporate officials, foreign dignitaries, attorneys, witnesses, defendants, plaintiffs, and the general public. Responsibilities BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Assists the supervisor in the daily operation of the Information Office of the Superior Court Provides information, telephonically and in person, regarding daily court calendars, judicial courtroom assignments, and location of various court offices and divisions Provides court related information, telephonically and in person, to government officials, the general public, foreign dignitaries, corporate officials, attorneys, witnesses, defendants, plaintiffs, and visitors Uses a computer to research and provide answers to inquiries from the public (i.e. status of a case or record, etc.) Reports unusual conduct or behavior of visitors to the attention of security personnel and refers accidents or sudden illness to the Health Unit Possesses a calm, clear and distinctive voice to operate the court’s paging system Maintains a record of requests from courtroom staff pertaining to the paging of attorneys Provides Spanish interpretations and translations for respondents, litigants, and the public Must speak, interpret, read and write English and Spanish fluently. The starting salary will be a Grade 6, step 3 unless currently in the Federal Government or DC Government. Requirements Conditions of Employment A probationary period of one (1) year must be successfully completed. Background and security investigation are required. Must speak, interpret, read and write English and Spanish fluently. 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 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High-school diploma or GED plus two (2) years of clerical or administrative experience in a court, legal or office environment. Experience with Windows Operating System is required. Documentation of education (copy of HS diploma, GED certificate, or college transcript or degree) must be submitted with your application or your application will not be considered. 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. Must 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://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ 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.