Human Resources Technician Job in Baltimore, MD

Vacancy No. 05-2024 Department U.S. Courts
Salary $44,730.00 to $80,546.00 Grade 23 to 24
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/20/2024 Close Date 5/20/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Baltimore, MD


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

The Human Resources Technician will provide administrative and technical support for human resources and activities in accordance with approved procedures, policies and internal controls.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This is a high-sensitive position within the Federal Judiciary. The selected candidate will be hired provisionally, pending the successful completion of the required background investigation and favorable employment suitability determination. This position is subject to an in-depth background check and a reinvestigation every five years.

Duties

  • Assist with recruitment efforts, such as preparing and distributing announcements, coordinating interviews, and conducting reference checks.
  • Assist in administering background investigation checks and employment tests.
  • Assist with processing a variety of human resources and payroll actions such as appointments, promotions, separations, and terminations.
  • Collect fingerprints for background checks and issue credentials and identification cards. Organize and track required certification forms.
  • Maintain and update online and printed staff directories.
  • Assist with employee recognition programs and coordination of human resources-related events.
  • Assist with training activities within the court unit, such as maintaining training records, preparing materials, and scheduling resources.
  • Assist with the court's volunteer internship program.
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

*General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office or other work that indicates the possession of, or the ability to acquire, the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Education above high school may be substituted for general experience.

*Specialized experience is progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience that is in, or closely related to, the duties and responsibilities of the position and which has demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and involves the routine use of automated software and keyboarding for word processing for report generation.

Qualifications

  • Ability to exercise good judgment, act with diplomacy, and maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with persons with varying experiences and backgrounds.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong customer service experience and team orientation required.
  • Excellent computer, organizational and administrative skills; accuracy and attention to detail essential. Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
  • College degree and/or coursework in accounting or a related field strongly preferred.
  • Some lifting of records is required.

Education

High school graduate, or equivalent, required plus two years general experience. Education above high school may be substituted on the basis of one academic year being equal to one year of general experience.

Additional information

  • The United States District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications will be reviewed to identify the best qualified candidates.
  • In the event a position becomes vacant in either division or in a similar classification within a reasonable time from the original announcement, the Clerk of Court may select an appointee from the candidates who responded to the initial announcement without posting the vacancy.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Applicants will also be evaluated by a combination of education and experience with specialized experience similar to the posted position.

Required Documents

Please read the "How to Apply" section.

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

Interested applicants should submit one of each of the following combined into a single PDF:

  1. Cover letter stating the reason for your interest in the position;
  2. Current resume; and
  3. Completed and signed AO-78 Application for Federal Judicial Branch Employment (fillable form can be found on the Employment Opportunities page of the court's website, https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/).
Application packages should be sent as a single PDF document to: jobs@mdd.uscourts.gov Include the job title for which you are applying in the subject header of the email. Submissions will not be considered complete unless all items have been received as a single PDF.

Agency contact information

US District Court of Maryland

Address

US District Court, District of Maryland
101 W. Lombard Street
4th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
US
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Next steps

Due to the volume of applications received, the court will only communicate with those individuals invited for an interview.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.