This is a full-time position with the Marshal's Office at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
Closing Date: Friday, 05/30/2025, 11:59 PM EDT
Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.
This is a full-time position with the Marshal's Office at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
Closing Date: Friday, 05/30/2025, 11:59 PM EDT
Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.
Depending upon qualifications.
The Locksmith/Machinist is primarily responsible for installing, fabricating, repairing, rebuilding, maintaining, and servicing all types of mechanical locking devices. Responsible for making keys, re-pinning cylinders or pin tumbler locks, and opening locks with or without keys including built-in and padlock combination locks. This position requires an onsite presence and some on call availability. Performs other duties as assigned to support the regular operations of the Court.
Must be knowledgeable of industrial and governmental security lock and key control programs. Extensive knowledge of hardware specifications, electro-mechanical hardware (systems and components) and system installation and purchasing is required. Must have ability to decipher commercially manufactured locking devices and understand the working interrelationships with a variety of equipment such as monitors, alarms, timing mechanisms and sensors, which make up security or surveillance systems. Must have knowledge in turning, milling, drilling, shaping, and grinding parts to precise specifications. Must have experience in machining and creating parts and preparing substrates for installation of hardware; and experience in equipment maintenance, and supply/inventory processes. Demonstrate leadership abilities. Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 45 pounds. Experience in dealing with high-level government officials and other dignitaries is required.
A high school diploma or GED and at least three years' experience as a locksmith are required.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.
Your answers to the assessment questionnaire are required and will be used to evaluate your application. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12733580
You must upload the cover letter and resume. These two documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 05/30/2025, in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior federal and/or military experience. In that case your most recent SF-50, Statement of Service, and/or DD-214 will also be required.
Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.
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