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Deputy Director (District of Columbia Courts Agency Employees Only)

District of Columbia Courts

Summary

This position is located in the Courts’ Center for Education and Training (CET) under the general supervision of the Director of the CET.  The Deputy Director is responsible for assisting the Director in the coordination and administration of the CET including strategic goals and deadlines in accordance with overall division responsibilities.  

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 06/24/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 24, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$163,964 - $191,900 per year
Pay scale & grade
JS 15
Promotion potential
15
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Conferences and trainings
Appointment type
Permanent - Excepted service
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Announcement number
CET-2026-0001
Control number
873543900

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

All eligible District of Columbia Courts Agency Employees (refer to Policy 0210 and 0200).

Duties

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Brief Description of Duties:

  • Provides direct supervision and performance management of the professional Education Specialists on staff.
  • Develops and produces, along with the Director where appropriate, all judicial education training programs for the Superior Court and the Court of Appeals in conjunction with the Judicial Education Committee.
  • Provides information to judges about outside education, development and scholarship opportunities and assists with arranging outside training.
  • Interacts daily with judicial officers and their staff about a myriad of training topics.
  • Researches educational topics and identifies and obtains presenters for educational programs and conferences.
  • Evaluates in-house programs and those conducted by other judicial training organizations nationally to ensure excellence in delivery, design and content of the CET’s programs.
  • Conducts needs assessments for long and short-term education and development planning aligned with the Strategic Plan.
  • Evaluates and develops internal and external trainers and consultants.
  • Negotiates contracts with speakers, vendors and institutions and oversees the Contracting Officer Technical Representatives of other contracts.
  • Serves as liaison with other Division Directors, Deputy Directors, Clerks of the Court and Senior Operations members of both the Superior Court and Court of Appeals, members of the Executive Office, court committees, and community organizations, national and international organizations as needed.

The DC Courts have employed many measures to keep employees and court users as safe as possible, including mandatory face coverings, social distancing, temperature checks, air circulation, and intensified cleaning services.   We encouraged employees to get vaccinated for their safety and the safety of their family, friends, colleagues, and others with whom they have contact. Vaccinations, being readily available, provide the best protection from infection with COVID-19, and the requirement of vaccinations is consistent with maintaining a safe and secure workplace.  Therefore, effective immediately and throughout the remainder of the COVID-19 emergency period, all DC Courts employees, interns, volunteers, and on-site contractors, who have received a vaccination as required by the COVID-19 vaccination protocols, must provide proof of vaccination to Human Resources on the first day of employment.  You may seek an exemption from providing a proof of vaccination on the grounds of a specific medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief.  All employees who have not received the required number of vaccination doses, regardless of the reason or whether the employee has sought or been granted an exemption, will be required to submit a negative COVID-19 test result on a weekly basis in order to report to work in person or remotely.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position is Excepted Service appointment.
  • Refer to Policy 0210 and 0200
  • All eligible District of Columbia Courts Agency Employees

To qualify for this position, you must submit the following:
1. Resume
2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
3. Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of college transcript or degree)
4. Copy of management training program certificate (if applicable)


All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college; seven (7) years of experience leading, developing, planning, and/or administering education/training programs and at least three (3) years of experience managing, supervising and coaching employees. 

EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION:

A master's degree from an accredited university or college; five (5) years of experience leading, developing, planning, and/or administering education/training programs and at least three (3) years of experience managing, supervising and coaching employees.  

A law degree from an accredited university or college; four (4) years of experience leading, developing, planning, and/or administering education/training programs and at least three (3) years of experience managing, supervising and coaching employees. 

Graduation from the DC Court's Management Training Program may be substituted for one (1) year of supervisory experience. You must provide documentation of your management training (i.e. copy of certificate) with your application.

PREFERRED:  A professional degree plus legal and courtroom experience.

The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.

Education

To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment.  You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.  

Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive Federal civil service.

All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure that you meet the minimum qualification requirements.  Answers submitted in the questionnaire must be supported on your resume.

Your resume must reflect the relevant experience and that you meet the minimum qualifications or your application will not be considered.


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District of Columbia Courts

"Open to All, Trusted by All, Justice for All."  The District of Columbia Courts (the Courts) consist of the Court of Appeals, the Superior Court, and the Court System. The Courts constitute the Judicial Branch of the District of Columbia Government which is separate and distinct from the Executive and Legislative Branches.  The Courts' strong judiciary and workforce are its most important assets in providing high quality justice and service to the public.

Agency contact information

G. Brandon
Phone
202-879-8159
Email
Gwinnetta.Brandon@dccsystem.gov
Address
District of Columbia Courts
Moultrie Building
500 Indiana Avenue, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20001
United States

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