Summary

This is a full-time position with the Human Resources Office at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 04/01/2026, 11:59 PM ET

Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

The Human Resources Coordinator position at the Supreme Court of the United States is a critical role that supports the Human Resources Office and all employees of the Supreme Court. The position provides advice and transactional support to Supreme Court employees. Duties include processing confidential information; drafting documents and correspondence; presenting information; and planning, coordinating, and assisting with implementation of HR events.

Major responsibilities and duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

Presents at, coordinates, and supports on-boarding/off-boarding employees
Coordinates and supports HR events and programs
Provides advice regarding benefits, pay, leave, and wellness programs at the Supreme Court
Supports accurate and timely processing of personnel actions such as benefits, compensation, payroll, and timekeeping
Performs front-office duties, including receiving and responding to employees, visitors, phone calls, and emails
Responds to managers and staff questions on Supreme Court policies and procedures, including benefits, wellness, compensation, leave, and timekeeping
Handles sensitive information and assists with official personnel file management, and
Updates and maintains databases.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov

Qualifications

Specialized Human Resources experience is defined as progressively responsible experience in at least one but preferably two or more functional areas of Human Resources administration (e.g., benefits, retirement, payroll, timekeeping, staffing, classification, and employee relations) that provided knowledge of the rules, regulations, and terminology of the area of Human Resources administration.

To qualify for the SCP-9, the applicant must meet the educational requirement or have two years of specialized Human Resources experience. To qualify for the SCP-11, the applicant must have at least three years of Human Resources specialized experience, with at least one year of specialized work experience equivalent to working at the SCP-9 grade level in the Human Resources field. To qualify for the SCP-12, the applicant must have at least four years of Human Resources specialized experience with at least one year of experience equivalent to working at the SCP-11 grade level in Human Resources.

Education

A Bachelor's degree or at least two years of specialized Human Resources experience is required.

Additional information

Working for the Supreme Court of the United States offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and the SmartBenefits transit subsidy.

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.

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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 and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.

Your answers to the assessment questionnaire are required and will be used to evaluate your application. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12908094

Required Documents

The following documents are required:

A cover letter
A resume

How to Apply

You must upload the cover letter and resume. These two documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 04/01/2026, in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior federal and/or military experience. In that case your most recent SF-50, Statement of Service, and/or DD-214 will also be required.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

Human Resources Office

Phone: (202) 479-3404
Email: hr@supremecourt.gov

Address: Supreme Court of the United States
1 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20543
US

Next steps

Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.

Human Resources Coordinator Job in Washington, DC