Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work for the federal government.
- The selected candidate will be subject to a mandatory background investigation as a condition of employment. All offers of employment are provisional pending successful completion of a background check or investigation and a favorable employment suitability determination. Selectees to high-sensitive positions such as this must successfully complete a ten-year background investigation, and subsequent favorable suitability determination, and every five years thereafter will be subject to a re-investigation.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Four years of specialized experience in Windows Server administration.
- Experience with DHCP, DNS, and Group Policy.
- Knowledge of computer hardware, software, and networks.
- Experience with network protocols and network troubleshooting.
- Occasional travel. Duties may require working outside of normal business hours. Physical effort may be involved in moving, connecting, or troubleshooting equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical personnel.
- Ability to lift and move files, materials, and equipment (approximately 50 pounds) is required.
Candidates selected for an interview will be required to take a technical skills test to demonstrate their IT networking knowledge.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: The following knowledge, skills, and qualifications are highly desired:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Microsoft Windows Server certification, Cisco CCNA certification, or equivalent certification.
- Experience with Cisco networking equipment including routers, switches, and wireless technologies.
- Understanding of network security best practices and compliance standards.
- Work experience with federal court-related applications, systems, and services.
- Detailed, organized, and self-driven.
- Ability to work under pressure and within the constraints of conflicting deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills; excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and use sound judgement.
- Possess a professional demeanor and strong work ethic.
- Must be an innovative and creative problem solver who can effectively work with management on projects and daily challenges.
- Excellent computer skills and ability to work with a variety of programs and applications.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
- All applicant information is subject to verification.
- It is the policy of this court that all new personnel are hired for a twelve-month initial probationary period, at the end of which time their work and progress will be evaluated.
- All court employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
- Employees of the United States Circuit Court are considered "at-will" employees, and, as such, may be terminated with or without cause.
- The Office of Personnel Management civil service position classification standards and appeal procedures do not apply to federal court employees.
- This position is subject to Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
- Reimbursement for expenses associated with interview(s) and/or relocation is not available.
THE UNITED STATES COURTS ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERSCandidates 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.
PAID VACATIONS: 13 to 26 days per year.
PAID HOLIDAYS: 11 days per year.
SICK LEAVE: 13 days per year.
HEALTH INSURANCE: Employees may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) and may choose from plans provided by several insurers.
LIFE INSURANCE: Employees may participate in the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI).
FLEXIBLE BENEFITS: Employees may participate in the Federal Judiciary Flexible Benefits Program which includes (1) a Flexible Spending Account and (2) a Premium Payment Plan.
LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCEWITHIN-LEVEL SALARY INCREASES: Within each salary classification level there are 61 "steps." Based upon performance, employees within the Developmental Range (steps 1-24) are eligible for step increases every 13 pay periods and employees within the Full Performance Range (steps 25-61) are eligible for step increases annually.
TIME IN SERVICE: Time in service with other federal agencies and prior military service is credited for the purpose of computing employee leave and retirement benefits.
RETIREMENT: Newly hired employees contribute 12.05% of their salary toward a retirement plan under the Federal Employees Retirement System, to which the government also contributes. Employees may also participate in a voluntary tax-deferred Thrift Savings Plan [similar to "401(k)" plans].
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF)
EMPLOYEES EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) AND WORK/LIFE SERVICES PROGRAM
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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.
Applicants will also be evaluated based on the application materials submitted.