Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Employees must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
- Employees will be hired provisionally pending the results of a background investigation.
- Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
- Employees are required to use Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of, or the ability to quickly learn, the theories, principles, practices, and usage of computer hardware and software, office automation systems, and data communications is required. The position also requires knowledge of the technical aspects of audio systems, video systems, A/V distribution systems, cabling, and infrastructure needs, as well as the ability to independently troubleshoot A/V hardware and software. In addition, basic repair skills are necessary, including soldering, crimping, and dressing equipment racks, as well as maintaining and repairing streaming audio and video systems, electronic evidence presentation equipment, projectors, and video conferencing equipment, including webcams.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate will be a customer service-oriented professional who is responsible, friendly, organized and have the following:
- Ability to follow IT security standards and defined policies and procedures and accept responsibility for work product.
- Ability to independently analyze, isolate and solve application related problems.
- Ability to communicate technical information effectively (orally and in writing) to end users in a manner that they can understand.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks, be flexible and tactful when working under pressure in a team environment.
- Ability and willingness to travel to district offices and off-site training.
- Ability to think critically and apply emotional intelligence in all situations.
Education
High School graduation or equivalent required.
Additional information
- To view the full job announcement please visit our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov.
- The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, or to fill the position sooner than the closing date, if a closing date is shown; any of these actions may occur without any prior written or other type of notice.
- Positions with the United States District Court Clerk's Office are Excepted Service appointments. Excepted service appointments are at will and can be terminated with or without cause by the Court.
The United States District Court is an Equal Opportunity EmployerCandidates 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.
Pay is only part of the generous total compensation package you will receive while working for the federal Judiciary. We offer employees a diverse group of benefit programs and family friendly flexibilities to meet the needs of you and your family. A generous benefits package is available and includes:
- A minimum of 11 paid holidays per year
- Paid annual leave and paid sick leave
- Retirement benefits
- Optional participation in the Thrift Savings Plan
- Optional participation in choice of Federal Employees' Health Benefits with optional participation in the choice of Supplemental Dental and Vision Insurance.
- Optional participation in choice of Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance
- Optional participation in the Flexible Benefits Program
- Optional participation in Long- Term Care Insurance
- Optional participation in private long-term disability plan
- Situational telework authorized
- Credit for prior government service
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and support documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If your complete application meets the basic qualifications, it will be forwarded to the hiring official for further consideration and scored on your level of experience and competencies needed to perform the duties of the position.