The position is in the Department of Technology Services (DTS), Systems Development and Support Office (SDSO). SDSO empowers the Judiciary by providing national information technology business services for software infrastructure; cloud-based communication, productivity, and collaboration services; independent validation and verification systems testing; and IT training.
Summary
The position is in the Department of Technology Services (DTS), Systems Development and Support Office (SDSO). SDSO empowers the Judiciary by providing national information technology business services for software infrastructure; cloud-based communication, productivity, and collaboration services; independent validation and verification systems testing; and IT training.
This vacancy announcement is open to applicants who currently live in San Antonio, TX commuting area, and to current employees of the federal judiciary nationwide (AO and U.S. Courts).
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, Systems Development and Support Office (SDSO) is seeking an Information Technology Specialist (SharePoint Developer) to join its team.
The IT Specialist (SharePoint Developer) role is a subject matter expert that has technical oversight to govern, configure, and implement the Training Division's SharePoint site. The SharePoint Developer also supports the Division's legacy website and course registration and reporting tools, in addition to assisting with migration to a modern learning platform. The incumbent supports adoption of new technologies by courts and AO Program Offices.
The IT Specialist (SharePoint Developer), will report to the eServices Branch Chief in the Training Division within SDSO.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Design, manage, and perform layout and content updates to all SharePoint sites and legacy registration systems (front end and back end) under the purview of the SDSO Training Division.
Provide system security oversight and patching for legacy registration and database servers.
Perform posting and updates to the sites of all eLearning Modules (ELMs), videos, job aids, and other miscellaneous documents and files.
Assist the Training Division in any technical issues related to the production and deployment of ELMs.
Architect and design future versions of the Training Division SharePoint site, deploying new features as needed for improved user experiences.
Design and implement new custom SharePoint web parts.
Develop custom Power Automate workflows to automate Training Division tasks, such as surveying, reporting, and registration.
Provide technical expertise and guidance for all aspects of the Training Division's SharePoint integration and web sites.
Consult with leadership to identify new functionality and capability within the SharePoint site.
Convert raw training metadata into meaningful reports and dashboards.
Designing ServiceNow reports to enhance performance monitoring of support teams.
Architect and implement user-level bookmarking capabilities for ELMs, and track user completion.
Provide leadership and mentorship to the eServices web admin team within the Training Division.
Advise stakeholders in requirements for future Learning Management System (LMS) technology with SharePoint integration.
Prepare legacy course data for migration into a new LMS.
Act as the technical point of contact during LMS conversion and assist with configuration of user interface and reporting for the SDSO Training Division.
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 AO. If non-citizens are considered for hire into a temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO Human Resources Office 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 U.S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at USAJOBS Help Center | Employment of 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 an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check.
New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
All new AO employees are required to 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.
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.
Required Competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities):
SharePoint Development.
Web Front-End Software Development - CSS, HTML, JavaScript, JavaScript Frameworks, AJAX, Web 2.0 technologies.
Web Back-End Software Development - .Net, PHP, Web Server Config (IIS), SQL Server DB, SQL.
eLearning - SCORM standards, Learning Management System methodologies, Instructional Methodologies.
IT Management - Windows Server and User Management.
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience in ALL of the following:
Customer focused and skilled IT Professionalism and the ability to architect, design, develop, and deliver full-stack solutions with a specialization in eLearning and Learning Management Systems.
researching organizational processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies and areas of potential improvement.
Designing, implementing, and supporting software-based solutions to one or more defined organizational requirements showing an ROI.
Integrating new solutions and technology into legacy systems to increase the efficiency and longevity of those systems.
Desired, but not required:
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL v4 or v3 foundations)
AGILE development
Familiarity with new web technologies and frameworks such as React, Graph-QL, node.js
Education
This position does not require education to qualify.
Additional information
The AO 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 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 12/01/2025 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.
Department of Technology Services
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 12/01/2025 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.
Department of Technology Services
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.
