Facilities & Equipment Assistant

U.S. Tax Court

Washington, DC

JobSummary

The Facilities and Equipment Assistant provides operational and customer service support within the Facilities Management Section of the United States Tax Court. Regular physical activity is involved, to include lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds and moving equipment with cars and dollies. Work is performed entirely on-site (no telework). Work hours: 6am to 3pm (Monday through Friday, 40 hours weekly).

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SubAgencyName

Facilities Management

OrganizationCodes

JL/JL03

Relocation

False

HiringPath

public

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AgencyMarketingStatement

The U.S. Tax Court is a federal court established under Article I of the Constitution with nationwide jurisdiction to resolve disputes between taxpayers and the IRS.

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ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

Provide customer service support to Judges and staff by receiving and fulfilling facilities services requests for office supplies, deliveries, transportation, and minor repairs Process and track facility's work requests and communicate with appropriate personnel to ensure timely completion Conduct daily building walkthroughs to identify maintenance or safety issues Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments and maintain accurate inventory records in Microsoft Excel Prepare requisitions for equipment, tools, materials, and furnishings Deliver office supplies, assist with periodic supply inventories Escort contractors and cleaning staff to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently Perform minor repairs, furniture assembly, maintain and organize storage areas, assist with event setup, and other facilities related tasks as needed Maintain and operate the Court's Government Vehicle (GOV), including transporting Judges and Court staff members when required

Education

Must be a high school graduate or equivalent and have at least one year of work experience.

Requirements

Applicants must be United States citizens or nationals or otherwise eligible to work for the federal government All Court employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for U.S. Tax Court Employees All applicant information is subject to verification Those who are required must abide by Selective Service registration requirements Selection for this position is contingent on a favorable suitability determination and security background check, to include credit check, federal income tax check, and criminal background check. A candidate selected for this position must be current on his or her federal income tax obligations before employment with the Tax Court and must remain current while employed by the Tax Court. Continued employment post-appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of the background investigation and credit check, and favorable adjudication. Subsequent background reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required The Federal Financial Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages for Court employees Employment at the United States Tax Court is subject to the provisions of the United States Tax Court Personnel Management System, a distinct system of personnel management practices specific to the Court as authorized by Public Law 111-366 The United States Tax Court Personnel Management System adheres to the provisions set forth in section 2301(b) of Title 5, United States Code (Merit Systems Principles) and section 2302(b) of Title 5, United States Code (Prohibited Personnel Practices). All United States Tax Court personnel must conduct themselves in accordance with these provisions. Employment with the U.S. Tax Court is "at-will" under Excepted Service appointments. Employment may be terminated at any time by either party, with or without cause New appointments to the Federal service require a probationary or trial period of 52 weeks depending on the duration and nature of prior periods of Federal service Court employees are entitled to substantially the same benefits as other Federal employees Applicants must be able to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds and carry items up to 200 feet A valid, current driver's license issued by a State or the District of Columbia is required, as is proof of a clean driving record

Evaluations

Ratings will be based on an evaluation of applicant's experience as related to the duties of this position and the Special Rating Factors listed above. The resume/application package must provide detailed information showing the extent of which the Special Rating Factors are satisfied. If you fail to provide the information as required, your application will not be evaluated beyond the basic screening process. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this position, the Court will then evaluate your application package to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. The best-qualified candidates will be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Interviews may be conducted in person or remotely.

HowToApply

All applicants must apply through usajobs.gov. Application documents must be received by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more details. Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (202) 521-4700 or by email at humanresources@ustaxcourt.gov. The Court does not accept hard-copy application packages. The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement, with or without prior written or other notice.

WhatToExpectNext

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) will collect applications received as of 11:59 p.m. each Thursday beginning on April 9, 2026 and continuing until April 30, 2026. This Vacancy Announcement is limited to the first 30 applications and will close when that number is received. Otherwise, application materials are due by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of this vacancy announcement. OHR will acknowledge receipt of those applications on Fridays and will review them as outlined above. OHR will, by the following Thursday, forward those applications that meet or exceed the standard to the Hiring Manager for review. OHR will notify applicants of whether their application was forwarded to the Hiring Manager at the time of referral. The Hiring Manager may or may not review applications on a rolling basis or may wait until a critical mass of applications are received prior to selecting candidates for interview. All invitations to interview will come from the Hiring Manager or his designee; OHR will not have this information. Further information about the selection process is not available. Applicants should be aware that the position may be filled at any time after April 9, 2026. Applications should be submitted as early as possible to ensure maximum consideration.

RequiredDocuments

A resume highlighting relevant knowledge and experience, including details of your driver's license (issuing authority, license number and expiration date) A supplemental written statement, not to exceed two pages, which provides a brief description of your Special Rating Factors Driving record Most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, if you have been a Federal government employee

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits

OtherInformation

Appointments under the United States Tax Court Personnel Management System subsequent to January 4, 2011, do not grant the rights to (a) appeal a reduction in grade or removal to the Merit Systems Protection Board under chapter 43 of Title 5, United States Code; (b) appeal an adverse action to the Merit Systems Protection Board under chapter 75 of Title 5, United States Code; (c) appeal a prohibited personnel practice described under section 2302(b) of Title 5, United States Code, to the Merit Systems Protection Board under chapter 77 of that Title (d) make an allegation of a prohibited personnel practice described under section 2302(b) of Title 5, United States Code, with the Office of Special Counsel under chapter 12 of that Title for action in accordance with that chapter; or (e) file an appeal with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under part 1614 of Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

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AgencyContactEmail

humanresources@ustaxcourt.gov

AgencyContactPhone

202-521-4700

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