This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/503838400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The incumbent of this position will occupy an Attorney Advisor position within the Security and Facilities Policy Staff (SFPS) at the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO).
Learn more about this agency08/13/2018 to 08/27/2018
$41,369 - $129,378 per year
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This vacancy announcement is open to applicants who currently live in the Washington, DC commuting area and/or current employees of the Federal Judiciary (AO or U.S. Courts) nationwide.
The SFPS is located within the AO's Facilities and Security Office and is responsible for providing legal, policy, and analytical support for the federal judiciary's security and space and facilities programs. This support is essential to the daily operation of the federal courts at more than 700 facilities across the country, the safety and well-being of the federal judges and professional staff that work within these buildings, and the relationships the federal judiciary must cultivate and maintain with its Executive Branch service partners.
Specifically, the SFPS provides support for two Judicial Conference Committees - the Committee on Judicial Security and the Committee on Space and Facilities. These committees are made up of federal judges and oversee the development and implementation of a combined annual budget of over $1.6 billion. In addition to the committee support, the SFPS also staffs related working groups and councils within the judiciary, including the AO's Space and Security Council. The SFPS works with other AO offices to monitor legislative activities that impact the security and facilities programs, communicating the positions of the Judicial Conference when needed and developing analysis and responses to pending legislation. Finally, the SFPS prepares analysis, presentations, correspondence, and briefings for high level officials including judges, court executives, AO senior staff, and Executive Branch service partners. The duties of the incumbent include but are not limited to
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.
You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume and/or narrative responses, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Failure to submit the mandatory narrative responses will result in not receiving full consideration and/or rating credit. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, withdrawing an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
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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 08/27/2018 to receive consideration.
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After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and referral to the hiring official if determined qualified. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/503838400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Administrative Office (AO) of the United States Courts supports, through excellence and innovation, the constitutional and statutory mission of the federal judiciary to provide equal justice under the law as an independent and equal branch of government.
The AO, an agency of the Judicial Branch of the Federal government, is committed to serving and supporting the Federal court system of the United States. The AO provides a broad range of legislative, legal, financial, technology, management, administrative and program support services to the Federal courts.
AO positions are classified and paid under a broad-banded system with the exception of positions in the AO Executive Service. Salary is commensurate with experience. Most AO employees are eligible for full Federal and Judiciary benefits.
The AO is committed to attracting the best and brightest applicants in our support of the Third Branch of government. We take pride in serving the Judicial Branch and supporting its mission to provide equal justice under law.
The incumbent of this position will be hired either as an entry level or full performance Attorney Advisor. If hired at the entry level, you will be offered tailored learning and development activities to include: formal and informal instruction, guidance, and mentoring. The goal of the entry level position is to enable the selected individual to meet the requirement of the full performance level with a salary range of $68,036 to $129,378.