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 five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience that provided an opportunity to exercise sound judgment in a challenging environment, gain strong interpersonal skills, and develop a practical understanding of principles, concepts, and tools of organizational management. At least two (2) of the five (5) years of experience must have been in a position that provided an opportunity to acquire an organizational perspective of processes and practices in the areas of business operations, budget administration, financial management, and/or case management. Experience within the Federal Government is preferred, and experience within the Federal Judiciary will be favored.
Other Requirements: The incumbent must be detail-oriented and possess strong problem-solving skills; able to communicate accurately, effectively, and timely with colleagues, senior executives, and across agencies; and highly skilled in the use of automated systems and software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Education
Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree. A juris doctor or master's degree in court administration, public administration, accounting, finance, or law will be favored.
Additional information
- Travel between geographical divisions is required to interact with judges and staff, identify issues, and analyze work processes.
- Recurring telework may be available per policy at the discretion of the Clerk of Court.
- 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.
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
Review our benefits
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 minimum qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the minimum qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant professional, educational, and work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified in the Qualifications section above, required for this position.
Required Documents
- a cover letter;
- a resume;
- a list of professional references;
- a completed Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (AO 78); and
- a written response of no more than two (2) pages total to the following questions:
- Describe your management philosophy. Include examples that demonstrate your views on operations analysis, process improvement, and future planning.
- Describe the breadth of your knowledge in budget administration, financial management, and/or court administration. Connect past experiences to explain.
- Explain your personal interest in this position and the community it serves.
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.