This position is designated as confidential or policy-determining under the Administrative Office (AO) Personnel Act, Section 3(a)(5)(B) and, as such, is not covered by the AO's personnel regulations developed under the AO Personnel Act of 1990.
Summary
This position is designated as confidential or policy-determining under the Administrative Office (AO) Personnel Act, Section 3(a)(5)(B) and, as such, is not covered by the AO's personnel regulations developed under the AO Personnel Act of 1990.
The Judicial Integrity Officer (JIO) is responsible for overseeing the national Office of Judicial Integrity whose function is to provide confidential and informal assistance to judiciary employees, judges and high-level officials on workplace conduct matters. The JIO is neither an advocate for any individual nor the judiciary, but rather is an advocate for fairness, who acts as a source of information and referral, and aids in answering individual's questions and assists in resolution of concerns and critical situations. The JIO advises on conflict resolution and mediation services and provides expert guidance on the model Employee Dispute Resolution (EDR) process to include the formal and informal complaint processes. The office supplements, but does not replace, the Judicial Conference, Circuit Council, local court and defender office resources for formal conflict resolution.
Serving as the federal judiciary's expert and key advisor to high-level officials and Judicial Conference committee staff on workplace conduct issues and Federal Judiciary policies and procedures;
Providing judiciary employees and judges with impartial and confidential conflict resolution services and expert guidance on judiciary policy, including explanations of processes, timelines, and potential outcomes. This includes guidance on the EDR Plan, Judicial Conduct and Disability Policies;
Providing information and assistance to employees and judges seeking to discuss workplace relations on conduct issues;
Coordinating and collaborating with other resources and offices including circuits' directors of workplace relations or similar positions;
Providing oversight and maintaining the national hotline, electronic mail and assuring issues are managed confidentially;
Serving as a resource for judiciary leadership in formulating/modifying policy and procedures;
Serving as a liaison between individuals and the formal judiciary structure and serving as a communicator/informal facilitator;
Tracking and analyzing data to identify trends;
Assisting circuits, courts, and defender offices with fact finding in support of investigations;
Assisting and collaborating with others in the formulation of workplace and employee relations training sessions, conferences and seminars that are developed and presented to judiciary employees and judges;
Overseeing and updating the online training for EDR coordinators;
Providing judiciary leadership with early warning of areas of organizational concern, critical analysis of systemic needs for improvement and recommending changes; and
Supervising staff, managing funds and formulating budget estimates.
All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the Administrative Office of the US Courts. In instances where non-citizens are considered for hire into temporary or any other position with non competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO's Human Resources Office that there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the United States and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at http://ww.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/non-citizens. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
All new AO employees will be required to complete a FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check.
All new AO employees must identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.
You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor. Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment.
If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation.
Relocation expenses may be provided, but only if authorized by the Director of the AO.
Qualifications
Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least four years of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-15/JSP-15/CL 31 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as follows:
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, rules and procedures, precedents, and government regulations pertaining to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, Equal Employment Opportunity Rights, Family and Medical Leave Rights, Employment and Reemployment Rights of Members of the Uniformed Services, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Rights, Occupational Safety and Health Protections and other applicable workplace protections.
Experience with conflict resolutions and fact-finding investigations. This includes 1) analyzing and quickly synthesizing complex information; 2) refining and narrowing issues through settlement discussions; and 3) identifying unexpressed problems and analyzing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Experience facilitating the resolution of conflict between parties. This includes thorough understanding of what leads to conflict, the nature of conflict, and methods of resolution.
Experience conducting fact-finding investigations and preparing detailed and thorough investigative report.
Additional Assessment: Applicants who meet the specialized experience requirements also will be assessed on the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ). The Mandatory Technical Qualifications should be evident in your resume, and no narrative response is required for them. However, a narrative response for each Executive Core Qualification is Mandatory.
Exception: Applicants currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM are not required to submit a narrative response for the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ).
Mandatory Technical Qualifications: Applicants seeking this AOES position must have experience that demonstrates the following:
Excellent networking skills, understand and participate in collaboration with others, and be able to establish and maintain broad contacts throughout the organization.
Ability to be sensitive to dealing with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures. Must be open, objective, and must seek to understand issues from multiple perspectives. Innovative in developing options that are responsive to differing needs.
Reputation for integrity and for dealing fairly, effectively and in a timely fashion with all constituents.
Excellent judgement in balancing the needs for confidentiality with the needs for sharing information with those required to act.
Executive CoreQualifications (ECQs):
LEADING CHANGE. This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.(Leadership Competencies: Creativity & Innovation. External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision.)
LEADING PEOPLE. This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. (Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building.)
RESULTSDRIVEN. This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.(Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility.)
BUSINESS ACUMEN. This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.(Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management.)
BUILDING COALITIONS / COMMUNICATION: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.(Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating.)
Education
Applicants with a Juris Doctorate or Masters in Dispute Resolution or a related field are highly desirable.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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 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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required:
Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.
Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume.
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 to verify current or former Federal employment status.
Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 08/18/2020 to receive consideration.
To begin, click
Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Admininistrative Office of the US Courts
One Columbus Circle NE
Washington, DC 20544
US
Next steps
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required:
Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.
Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume.
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 to verify current or former Federal employment status.
Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 08/18/2020 to receive consideration.
To begin, click
Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Admininistrative Office of the US Courts
One Columbus Circle NE
Washington, DC 20544
US
Next steps
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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
