General Clerk

General Clerk


DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.


POSITION OVERVIEW


The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas is charged with enforcing federal criminal laws and with representing the federal government in civil litigation in the district. The United States Attorney's office for the Southern District of Texas is seeking (4) System Support Specialist (one in each location listed), in our Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Laredo and McAllen office, and (5) General Clerk (one in each location listed) in our Houston, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Laredo and McAllen office. The contractor shall provide these individuals, to perform the duties outlined below with the skills necessary to successfully meet the Government's requirements


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives telephone calls and visitors to the office


• Controls access to the office and insures only visitors properly cleared are authorized entry


• Notifies staff members of visitors or incoming telephone calls


• Maintains telephone switchboard equipment


• Enforces pertinent administrative rules and regulations governing facility access


• Receives, reviews, or distributes incoming mail or packages after screening


• May respond to inquiries via phone, email, letters, and fax, evaluate information received and determine appropriate information to be provided, or to whom the inquiry should be referred to.


• Coordinates and prepares travel itineraries for case witnesses or litigation staff, as well as other duties as may be assigned to facilitate the efficiency of the program area.


• Opening/closing cases in Caseview, print and assemble new case files, if needed


• Provide litigation support by working with Duty AUSA's and Legal Assistants on the coordination and notification of the new arrest notices


• Communicate court docket changes to legal staff and check daily court calendars for additions/deletions. File incoming appeal files to corresponding criminal files


• Government vehicles (GOV) - Monitoring of binders for keys, Wex Card, receipts, completion of mileage log sheets. Assist with inventory to include submission of excess property.

Required Qualifications:

• Skill in operating a computer to produce a wide range of documents, create spreadsheets or databases


• Must meet the DOJ Residency Requirements


• Must pass the background clearance check, SF-85P+PS (High Risk, Public Trust Position, and No National Security Sensitivity)

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with HR@deftec.com if you require reasonable accommodations.


DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.


AAP/EEO Statement


DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any typebased on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeedingand medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding),gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed,disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.


This policy applies to all terms of employment, includingrecruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.


Other Duties


Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.