Duties
The Chief Circuit Mediator's responsibilities include screening cases for eligibility to be referred to mediation, assigning cases to mediators, and conducting mediations. The Chief Circuit Mediator is also responsible for supervising the office's three employees, representing the office within the judiciary, and educating the bar and public about the mediation programs. Located in Washington, D.C., the Chief Circuit Mediator works with the staff and judges of the Courts to carry out the mission of the mediation programs.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Applicants must be a United States citizen or eligible to work in the United States.
- The candidate selected for the position will be hired provisionally pending the results of a background investigation, a security clearance may be required.
- Employees of the federal courts are excepted service appointments. Excepted service appointments are "at will" and may be terminated with or without good cause by the Court.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
Qualifications
Significant experience and expertise in mediation and other ADR processes, which can include court-annexed mediation. Comprehensive understanding of the dynamics, costs, impacts, and strategies of the litigation process. Demonstrated success in program management including continuous evaluation, planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement. Strong customer service orientation with excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Progressively responsible litigation experience in which a substantial portion involved cases in federal trial and appellate courts. A minimum of five years of experience is required to qualify for a JSP 16 or six years of experience to qualify for a JSP 17.
Education
Must have a law degree and be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, the District of Columbia, or a federal court of general jurisdiction.
Additional information
The United States Court of Appeals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated based on their application and an interview.
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Statement
See 'How to Apply' for instructions.
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.