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The incumbent of this position will occupy an entry level Attorney Advisor position. This opportunity offers tailored learning and development activities to include: formal and informal instruction, guidance, and mentoring. The goal of this career development plan is to enable the selected individual to meet the requirement of the full performance level. At the successful conclusion of the developmental period, the full performance salary range increases to $81,543 to $152,852.
Even though this position is advertised at the entry level, applicants may be placed at the full performance level upon selection if they meet the education and experience requirements.
The Judicial Conference Secretariat (JCS) plays a vital role in supporting the Judicial Conference and its committees in their work of making national administrative policy for the United States Courts. Headed by the Judicial Conference Secretariat Officer, JCS is responsible for providing staff services to the Conference and its Executive Committee, including professional and administrative support of the Conference's biannual sessions and more-frequent Executive Committee meetings, and for coordinating other AO staff who support the work of other Conference committees. JCS activities are highly visible to numerous senior officials of the Federal Judiciary and high-level staff in the AO. Among other things, the office is responsible for addressing inquiries from judges and others regarding policies and actions of the Judicial Conference and its committees, and for providing procedural guidance and advice. This position will assist with conducting research, providing analysis, reviewing agenda items, committee reports, and policies.
03/28/2018 to 04/25/2018
$50,912 - $152,852 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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18-JCS-10164717
494115600
Applicants must possess a law degree (J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, we will evaluate your application package, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.
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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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 04/25/2018 to receive consideration.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/494115600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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