General Clerk - Dallas TX - Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (JPS)

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (“Jamison”) is currently seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the position of a General Clerk.

Job Title: General Clerk (Temp) – Dallas,TX

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The period of performance shall be for a period of 6 months with one (1) six month option period.
The Period of Performance reads as follows: Base Period: July 22, 2024 to January 21, 2025 Option Period I: January 22, 2025 to July 21, 2025

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:

The Merit System Protection Board is an independent, quasi-judicial agency in the Executive branch that serves as the guardian of Federal merit systems. In this agency, a General Clerk is responsible for assisting and supporting the affairs of the office. This role involves a variety of clerical and administrative tasks, including preparing meeting agendas, data entry, typing, and providing customer service to the public. You should be detail-oriented, able to multitask, and possess a keen understanding of legal procedures. Other responsibilities may include dealing with resident inquiries, liaising with other departments.

REQUIRED AND DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Requires 2-4 years of experience in the administrative field or in a related legal assistant area.
• Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the legal field.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both oral and written.
• High School Diploma.
• Work in an administrative capacity utilizing a variety of office equipment in conducting the work of the office, including but not limited to personal computers, fax machine, copy machine, mail equipment, scanner, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives incoming telephone calls and visitors, determines the nature of business, and tactfully refers calls to the appropriate staff member.
• Assist with receipt and distribution of incoming mail for the agency.
• Create, tab, and tab paper files, indexes, and other documents as needed.
• Data entry and typing is done consistently on a personal computer.
• Uses a variety of office equipment in conducting the work of the office, including but not limited to personal computers, fax machine, copy machine, mail equipment, scanner, etc.
• Communicates with court reporters and external customers to schedule telephone conference and in-person and video hearings.
• Initiates inquiries regarding case processing and responds to appeal inquiries on behalf of the Administrative Judge (AJ) of the office.
• At the direction of the Supervisory Paralegal Specialist to respond to the public, appellants, and their representatives, concerning potential, pending and past appeals and general Board procedures.

HOURS OF OPERATION

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (1/2 hour for lunch) Monday through Friday. Except for Federal holidays or when the Government is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed closings. Overtime is not authorized.

PRIMARY PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

US Merit System Protection Board (MSPB), Dallas Regional Office,1100 Commerce Street Room 620,Dallas, Texas ,75242

This work requires on-site performance and is not eligible for remote work.

TRAVEL:

Not required.

Clearance Level Required: Must be able to pass a Federal Background check.

JAMISON CORPORATE OVERVIEW:

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (Jamison) is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. We specialize in providing professional management, administrative, healthcare, court reporters and transcriptionist experts, and document/ record and telehealth operational support solutions to U.S. Government, State, and commercial clients. Jamison is a nationwide professional staff augmentation company, that helps commercial clients and government agencies expand their talent acquisition reach by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to be successful.

Jamison offers a wide range of employment opportunities in the commercial and government sectors. We seek employees who share our values of service excellence, integrity, and professionalism.

Jamison affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment and/or discrimination. In addition, Jamison adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business.

Jamison’s commitment to equal opportunity is applied through every aspect of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, termination, and all other matters of employment.

Applicants may be required to successfully complete an online assessment to determine qualifications for positions requiring specific skills.

All applications must be submitted through our application system at: https://www.jps-online.com/apply-now/