Official Court Reporter

Summary The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas is a public service organization focused on providing exceptional customer service to the court, members of the legal community and the general public.

Currently, we are seeking an innovative and experienced individual to serve as an Official Court Reporter in the Tyler division.

There are seven offices within the Eastern District of Texas: Beaumont, Lufkin, Marshall, Plano, Sherman, Texarkana, and Tyler.

Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 05/05/2025 to 11/05/2025 * Salary $94,510 - $108,686 per year * Pay scale & grade CR 1 - 4 * Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * Tyler, TX * Remote job No * Telework eligible No * Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Excepted * Promotion potential 4 * Job family (Series) * 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program * Supervisory status No * Security clearance Other * Drug test No * Financial disclosure No * Bargaining unit status No * Announcement number DEST--NL * Control number 836456500 Help This job is open to * The public U.S.

Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Help Duties Official Court Reporters are responsible for recording court proceedings in court and in chambers, for producing requested transcripts, and for filing required copies of transcripts with the Clerk of Court.

More details will be provided during interviews.

Duties include: * Attend and record verbatim reporting of proceedings held before the judicial officers and for the transcription of those proceedings upon request.

Ability to read back all or any portions of the court record, to perform well under pressure, to produce transcripts within strict time limitations, and to work as part of a team of reporters for the judges of this court.

* Knowledge, skill and ability to produce accurate, simultaneous real time transcription utilizing computer-aided translation.

Familiarity with and adherence to all requirements of the Court Reporter Management Plan for the district.

* Determine billing and formats which comply with the Judicial Conference requirements.

Deliver and/or mail official transcripts prepared.

Certify and file with the Clerk of Court original records and a copy of transcripts prepared.

Maintain accurate and legible records which are subject to audits.

Prepare and file all reports required by the Administrative Office.

* Respond timely to official correspondence.

Compliance with all administrative duties assigned by his or her manager and the court.

Responsible for providing and maintaining his or her own court compatible equipment.

* Travel will be required to cover court proceedings at other divisional offices within the district.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Official court reporters are placed on a regular tour of duty that requires their presence in the courthouse during core working hours of a minimum of eighty (80) hours per period.

This position requires the ability to work extended court hours.

Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.

All application information is subject to verification.

The selected candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment and will be hired provisionally pending successful completion of the background check.

Unsatisfactory results may result in termination of employment.

Court employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Federal Judicial Employees.

This position is subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer for payroll direct deposit.

Qualifications Required minimum qualifications for level 1: Candidate must possess at least four years of prime court reporting experience in the freelance field of service or in other courts, or a combination thereof; must have passed the Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) Examination administered by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or passed an equivalent qualifying examination.

For pay levels above level 1, the candidate must meet qualifications for level 1 and the following: Level 2- Must possess a Registered Merit Reporter Certificate from the NCRA.

Level 3- Must have successfully completed the Certified Realtime Reporter exam offered by the NCRA or an equivalent exam.

Level 4- Must (1) possess a Registered Merit Reporter Certificate from the NCRA and (2) have successfully completed the Certified Realtime Reporter exam offered by the NCRA or equivalent exam.

Realtime certification is preferred, however, candidates capable of providing simultaneous reporting who are actively working toward Realtime certification will also be considered.

* Benefits Help 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.

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Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Required minimum qualifications for level 1: Candidate must possess at least four years of prime court reporting experience in the freelance field of service or in other courts, or a combination thereof; must have passed the Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) Examination administered by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or passed an equivalent qualifying examination.

For pay levels above level 1, the candidate must meet qualifications for level 1 and the following: Level 2- Must possess a Registered Merit Reporter Certificate from the NCRA.

Level 3- Must have successfully completed the Certified Realtime Reporter exam offered by the NCRA or an equivalent exam.

Level 4- Must (1) possess a Registered Merit Reporter Certificate from the NCRA and (2) have successfully completed the Certified Realtime Reporter exam offered by the NCRA or equivalent exam.

Realtime certification is preferred, however, candidates capable of providing simultaneous reporting who are actively working toward Realtime certification will also be considered.

* Benefits Help 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.

Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

* Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.

Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter (including a narrative statement of your background), a Judicial Branch Federal Employment (AO 78) application with Optional Background Information (questions 19, 20, and 21 completed), and a resume.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.

Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

* How to Apply Qualified applicants should send a cover letter (including a narrative statement of your background), a Judicial Branch Federal Employment (AO 78) application with Optional Background Information (questions 19, 20, and 21 completed), and a resume.

The cover letter should be addressed to: Diana Velez, Human Resources William M.

Steger Federal Building and United States Courthouse 211 West Ferguson Street, Room 106 Tyler, Texas 75702 An application form can be obtained on our web page at: . All documents should be submitted as a single pdf with the reference number (2025-7 Official Court Reporter) in the subject line via e-mail to: . Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications will be screened for qualifications and only the most qualified applicants will be contacted and selected for a personal interview.

Skill and knowledge testing may be administered to candidates who progress beyond the initial interview process.

Expenses associated with interviews or relocation will not be reimbursed.

Agency contact information Human Resources Email Address US District Court, Eastern District of Texas 211 W Ferguson St Room 224 Tyler, TX 75702 US Next steps Applications will be screened for qualifications and only the most qualified applicants will be contacted and selected for a personal interview.

Skill and knowledge testing may be administered to candidates who progress beyond the initial interview process.

* Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.

Please read the following guidance.

* Criminal history inquiries * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy * Financial suitability * New employee probationary period * Privacy Act * Reasonable accommodation policy * Selective Service * Signature and false statements * Social security number request Help Required Documents Qualified applicants should send a cover letter (including a narrative statement of your background), a Judicial Branch Federal Employment (AO 78) application with Optional Background Information (questions 19, 20, and 21 completed), and a resume.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.

Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Help How to Apply Qualified applicants should send a cover letter (including a narrative statement of your background), a Judicial Branch Federal Employment (AO 78) application with Optional Background Information (questions 19, 20, and 21 completed), and a resume.

The cover letter should be addressed to: Diana Velez, Human Resources William M.

Steger Federal Building and United States Courthouse 211 West Ferguson Street, Room 106 Tyler, Texas 75702 An application form can be obtained on our web page at: . All documents should be submitted as a single pdf with the reference number (2025-7 Official Court Reporter) in the subject line via e-mail to: . Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications will be screened for qualifications and only the most qualified applicants will be contacted and selected for a personal interview.

Skill and knowledge testing may be administered to candidates who progress beyond the initial interview process.

Expenses associated with interviews or relocation will not be reimbursed.

Read more Agency contact information Human Resources Email Address US District Court, Eastern District of Texas 211 W Ferguson St Room 224 Tyler, TX 75702 US Next steps Applications will be screened for qualifications and only the most qualified applicants will be contacted and selected for a personal interview.

Skill and knowledge testing may be administered to candidates who progress beyond the initial interview process.

Read more Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.

Please read the following guidance.

* Criminal history inquiries * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy * Financial suitability * New employee probationary period * Privacy Act * Reasonable accommodation policy * Selective Service * Signature and false statements * Social security number request Print Share * Email * Facebook * LinkedIn * Twitter Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 05/05/2025 to 11/05/2025 * Salary $94,510 - $108,686 per year * Pay scale & grade CR 1 - 4 * Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * Tyler, TX * Remote job No * Telework eligible No * Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Excepted * Promotion potential 4 * Job family (Series) * 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program * Supervisory status No * Security clearance Other * Drug test No * Financial disclosure No * Bargaining unit status No * Announcement number DEST--NL * Control number 836456500 This job originated on For the full announcement and to apply, visit Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at will be considered.