The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of Virginia is accepting applications for a Human Resources Manager position in our Alexandria location. Pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, the office provides legal representation to indigent defendants in federal criminal cases and related matters.
Summary
The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of Virginia is accepting applications for a Human Resources Manager position in our Alexandria location. Pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, the office provides legal representation to indigent defendants in federal criminal cases and related matters.
The Human Resources (HR) Manager provides comprehensive human resources and administrative support for the office, managing day-to-day HR operations including personnel records, leave reconciliation, and timesheet approval. The role oversees the full recruitment and onboarding lifecycle-from drafting position announcements and managing applicant tracking to coordinating interviews, conducting reference checks, and facilitating new employee orientation. Additional HR responsibilities include supporting performance review processes, assisting with separation and retirement matters, and helping management navigate performance improvement plans and related personnel actions. Beyond HR functions, this position manages office property inventory and accountability in compliance with judicial policies, assists with internal control reviews and audits, and helps coordinate office logistics such as construction projects, relocations, and training conferences. This position may require work on holidays, evenings, and weekends, as the nature of assigned duties require.
The physical demands of the position are those required to successfully perform the duties described above. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The HR Manager will spend most of their time in an office environment consistent with our telework policy. The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Travel within the state will be necessary and a valid driver's license is required
The position is "at-will" employment in the excepted service and does not carry the tenure rights of the competitive civil service. The final candidate will undergo an FBI background check and employment is conditional upon its completion. This position is subject to the availability of funds. All responses will remain confidential. More than one position may be filled from this announcement.
Qualifications
The role requires strong knowledge of judicial rules and regulations, exceptional organizational and recordkeeping skills, and the ability to serve as a liaison between staff, management, and outside HR offices. This is a detail-oriented position suited to someone comfortable managing multiple ongoing administrative processes simultaneously. A successful applicant will have training or experience in human resources and business management; the ability to research, interpret, and apply complex regulations or policy guidelines; attention to detail; familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat; and excellent oral and written communication skills. Candidates with an associate or bachelor's degree in a business-related or HR field, experience in federal court operations, or law office operations preferred. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Education
High School Diploma Minimum
Additional information
The Federal Public Defender 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 generous benefits package is available to full-time permanent court employees including:
Paid vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, and 12 paid federal holidays per year.
Optional participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits plans (health, dental and vision); Federal Employees
Group Life Insurance; Flexible Benefits Program; Long-Term Care Insurance; Health Care Reimbursement (HCRA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement (HCRA).
Public transportation subsidy, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Optional participation in Thrift Savings Plan (up to 5% employer matched contributions).
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program pursuant to the term of the (PSLF)
A generous benefits package is available to full-time permanent court employees including:
Paid vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, and 12 paid federal holidays per year.
Optional participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits plans (health, dental and vision); Federal Employees
Group Life Insurance; Flexible Benefits Program; Long-Term Care Insurance; Health Care Reimbursement (HCRA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement (HCRA).
Public transportation subsidy, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Optional participation in Thrift Savings Plan (up to 5% employer matched contributions).
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program pursuant to the term of the (PSLF)
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 be considered for this position, email a single PDF containing a completed AO78 - Judicial Branch Application, cover letter, and resume to FPDedva_hiring@fd.org. You must include the job announcement number in the subject line.
This position will remain open until filled with preference given to those who apply by October 23rd.
For required documents or additional information, visit the Employment section of vae.fd.org/. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted; please do not contact the office.
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 be considered for this position, email a single PDF containing a completed AO78 - Judicial Branch Application, cover letter, and resume to FPDedva_hiring@fd.org. You must include the job announcement number in the subject line.
This position will remain open until filled with preference given to those who apply by October 23rd.
For required documents or additional information, visit the Employment section of vae.fd.org/. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted; please do not contact the office.
