Human Resources Specialist (Compensation and Benefits)

Summary

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Applicants must be United States Citizens or Nationals.

• All Court employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for U.S. Tax 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.

• 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.

• Employment with U.S. Tax Court is "at-will;" employment may be terminated at any time by either party, with or without cause.

• Those who are required must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.

• Appointment to these positions is contingent upon favorable suitability determination and security background checks, which include a credit check and a criminal check.