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CLOSED MICROPHONE REPORTER (OA)

Air Force Legal Operations Agency · Department of the Air Force

Closed Microphone Reporter

Salary
$62,629–$81,423/year
Grade
9
Work location
Telework eligible · Lackland AFB, Texas
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Oct 2, 2026
Apply by
Oct 8, 2026
Category
Closed Microphone Reporter

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Summary

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.

Duties

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.

How you will be evaluated

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

About this listing

Air Force Legal Operations Agency has 1 open listing on the site. This one is telework eligible, based in Lackland AFB, Texas. See all Air Force Legal Operations Agency listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $62,629 to $81,423 a year. That covers GS-9 on the General Schedule, where pay also depends on step and locality; how GS pay works.

This announcement is open for 6 days, from Oct 2, 2026 to Oct 8, 2026. Among currently open federal postings, the typical advertised window is about 13 days. As of Oct 6, 2026, it closes in 2 days.

Who can apply: current competitive-service federal employees, federal employees eligible for career transition programs, current excepted-service federal employees and 6 other groups. This announcement is not open to the general public. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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