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
Applicants must have a minimum of two (2) years of specialized experience that includes knowledge and responsibility in common software applications, IT helpdesk support, IT hardware and peripheral installation and configuration, AV systems support, and IT/AV equipment inventory. Experience working in or with the federal or state government is preferred.
Other Requirements: The incumbent must be detail-oriented and possess strong interpersonal, organizational, customer service, and problem-solving skills; able to communicate accurately, effectively, and timely with end users; and skilled in the use of automated systems and software, including word processing and databases.
Education
Applicants must possess a high school diploma, or equivalent. A college degree is preferred.
Additional information
- Positions with the U.S. 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 Clerk of Court.
- Occasional travel between geographical divisions is required to support judges and staff, monitor current systems, identify issues, and assist in IT/AV projects.
- Limited situational telework may be available per policy at the discretion of the Clerk of Court.
- The Clerk's Office of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama is comprised of over 50 professional staff providing administrative and operational support to 15 federal judges and 50 chambers staff located across 5 geographical divisions.
The U.S. District Court 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.
A generous benefits package is available and includes:
- Paid annual leave (13-26 days, depending on federal service accrued)
- Paid sick leave (13 days)
- Paid holidays (11 days)
- Retirement benefits (e.g., immediate matching contributions in the Thrift Savings Plan)
- Optional participation in Federal Employees' Health Benefits, supplemental Dental and Vision Insurance, and Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance.
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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 supporting documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant professional, educational, and work experiences as it relates to the specialized experience, identified in the Qualifications section above, required for this position.