Closed Microphone Reporter (Oa)

Air Force Legal Operations Agency • Nellis AFB, NV

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the senior closed microphone reporter, responsible for the most difficult cases and for the training and work review of less experienced military/civilian reporters. Records and transcribes high speed, verbatim dictation, involving specialized terminology, using a closed microphone or similar mechanical equipment, in support of the Air Force judicial system and other statutory or regulatory proceedings requiring a transcript of proceedings.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position, if funds are available
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position, if funds are available
• Superior Qualifications and Leave Accrual incentives may be considered
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Work will require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft, or by automobile.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance as a condition of employment.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which includes overtime, nights, holidays or weekend hours as workload demands.
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07 , or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Knowledge and skill in operating closed microphone equipment and voice recognition technology sufficient to take high speed dictation (175 wpm) and provide verbatim recordings of courts-martial, grievance hearings, trials, and investigative hearings involving a wide range of highly specialized legal, medical, and/or technical terminology.
• Knowledge of legal documents, processing requirements, and the protocols and methods used in legal proceedings.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proper format.
• Knowledge of the nature and capability of word processing software procedures and function keys to perform a substantial range of functions, such as generating tables of contents and indices, creating glossaries, and precise alignment of multiple columns.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
• Knowledge of an extensive body of rules, procedures, formats, protocols and specialized terminology as they relate to formal legal proceedings, to prepare, process, and disseminate legal forms and documents.
• Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and format to be able to accurately prepare and edit written correspondence and reports.
• Knowledge of word processing automation software functions to support office operations and produce a variety of textual documents, such as legal proceedings, letters, reports, memos, and form letters.
• Skill to operate closed microphone equipment, or similar mechanical equipment, sufficient to take dictation at speeds of not less than 175 words per minute to reproduce material on a disk, cylinder, or similar device.
• Skill in typing ; a qualified typist is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and to provide training and guidance to others.

Nice To Haves

• Five years or more of court reporting experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Serves as senior closed microphone reporter, utilizing a closed microphone and voice recognition technology to record high speed dictation at various types of informal and formal legal proceedings, such as courts-martial, grievance hearings, and investigation boards.
• Transcribes, certifies transcripts, certifies records of trails, ensuring that proper notations are made as to the swearing of court or board members, legal advisors, counsel, and witnesses.
• Performs actions necessary to prepare for hearings and other proceedings.
• Uses varied and advanced functions of word processing software to create, format, modify, edit, and print a variety of transcripts, letters, reports, memos, and other legal documents.

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.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed