General Clerk 1

Position Overview:
This position supports the U.S. Department of Justice’s Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) by assisting in the conversion of paper documents to digital formats. This role involves preparing and scanning documents, performing quality control, and reassembling documents after scanning. Additional responsibilities include maintaining equipment and ensuring all tasks meet quality and project standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and prepare documents for scanning, following established procedures and project-specific instructions.
• Ensure physical documents are ready for scanning by removing fasteners, such as staples, paper clips, rubber bands, and ensuring papers are unfolded.
• Perform a quality check on the documents before scanning to ensure readiness.
• Operate scanning equipment to digitize paper documents.
• Review scanned images to confirm that all document pages have been captured accurately and completely.
• Rescan documents when necessary to correct poor-quality images.
• Reassemble scanned documents and ensure they are placed back into their corresponding files or folders.
• Ensure proper handling of documents, preventing loss, destruction, or mishandling.
• Convert analog cassette tapes to digital formats.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, keeping supplies stocked.
• Operate and perform routine maintenance on office equipment such as printers, scanners, photocopiers, and tape recorders/duplicators.
• Inventory and manage project-related data and documents.
• Lift and move boxes or bins weighing up to 50 lbs. as required.
• Occasionally assist with courier or driving duties.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to pass an extensive government background check and drug screening.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to read and write basic correspondence.
  • One or more years of experience in a mailroom, document scanning, or general office environment preferred.
  • Document scanning experience is a plus but not required.
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Basic computer skills are essential.
  • Must demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to assess work products for quality and accuracy.
  • Must be able to lift boxes weighing up to 50 pounds as needed.
  • Ability to maintain a consistent work pace to meet production goals and adhere to quality standards.
  • Reliable attendance and transportation are required.
  • Experience driving a compact van is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/ Disabled