Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States (i.e. permanent resident. Permanent residents must be willing to apply for United States citizenship within two years of hire).
- Applicants are subject to a complete FBI fingerprint check and background investigation. Employment will be provisional and contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the required background investigation.
- Employees are required to adhere to a Code of Ethics and Conduct, which is available to applicants for review upon request.
- The Federal Financial Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages for court employees.
- Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense, and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.
Qualifications
Applicants must be detail-oriented and possess excellent problem-solving skills. Exemplary customer service skills, a friendly, helpful, and professional demeanor, and the ability to work independently and to collaborate effectively as part of a team are imperative. Applicants should have excellent administrative and organizational skills with the ability to effectively and professionally communicate both verbally and in writing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, engineering, industrial design, or related studies; licensure preferred.
- Experience working on federal projects and a demonstrated familiarity with facilities management, project management, and construction administration.
- Significant experience in design and construction of spaces with a high level of finish detail and complex systems integration; fifteen years preferred.
- Ability to analyze architectural drawings and designs, interpret their content, and provide accurate, concise briefings and recommendations to the Chief Judge, court executives, and other court staff.
- Proactive problem solver and consummate team player.
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
- Excellent writing and analytical skills.
- Experience presenting to clients/public.
- Experience using CAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and Bluebeam.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, engineering, industrial design, or related studies; licensure preferred.
Additional information
The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement, either of which may occur without prior written or other notice.
The Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection will be made consistent with the provisions of the Equal Opportunity Plan adopted by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
Please note that federal judicial employees are governed by certain ethical guidelines that prohibit engaging in any political activities, whether partisan or nonpartisan.
The United States District Court is a smoke-free environment.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Employees of the United States District Court ARE NOT included in the Government's Civil Service classification. They are, however, entitled to the same benefits as other federal government employees. Part-time employees' benefits may be pro-rated based on coverage and/or cost-sharing of premium. Some of the available benefits are:
- Participation in the federal health, dental and vision programs of the employee's choice
- Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), including the Thrift Savings Plan - similar to a 401(k)
- Participation in a group life insurance program
- Participation in a group long-term disability insurance program.
- Participation in a long-term care insurance program
- Participation in a flexible spending account for medical and/or dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis
- Credit for prior government service
- Paid annual and sick leave and applicable paid holidays per year pro-rated for part time employment
- Option for a flexible work schedule, including part-time telework
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be rated on their qualifications.