This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/593622700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Our Information Technology (IT) professionals support the courts' extensive technology programs. They make it possible for the judiciary to deliver justice in a technology-driven environment. The federal Judiciary seeks IT professionals who are in touch with the latest technology and software programs. Click here to view a brief video about the Judiciary's IT professionals.
Learn more about this agency02/26/2021 to 03/31/2021
$63,832 - $103,736 per year
(Salary determined by qualifications and federal court experience as set forth in the "Qualification Requirements" section of this Notice).
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Ability to travel to and provide onsite support at remote divisional courthouses and to attend at other locations training when necessary.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
28 - CL-28.
No
No
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Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship.
This position is classified as a high-sensitive position which requires the selected candidate to submit to a five-year background investigation with periodic updates every five years thereafter. The selected candidate may be hired provisionally pending the successful completion of the required background investigation and favorable employment suitability determination.
Employees must adhere to a Code of Conduct. The Court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Veterans' preference is not a factor used in Judicial Branch appointments. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. Positions with the U.S. Courts are excepted service appointments, which are "at will" and may be terminated with or without cause. Employees are required to use electronic funds transfer for payroll deposit. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, and/or to commence interviews immediately, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice. In the event a position becomes vacant in a similar classification within a reasonable time from the original announcement, the Clerk of Court may select an appointee from the candidates who responded to the initial announcement without posting the vacancy. Court employees may qualify for forgiveness of remaining balances due on federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
The United States District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or in an IT related field and at least five (3) years of specialized experience in Information Technology which demonstrates working knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Database Administrator/ Programmer.
A successful completion of a general written aptitude test is required prior to interview.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Candidates are selected for testing prior to interview.
Please submit the following: a cover letter stating the reason for your interest in the position; a resume, including complete employment, educational history, skills, and experience; and a completed Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment, AO78, which can be downloaded when applying or Click here.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
Consideration will only be given to those who apply only through the court's online application tracking system which is accessed at the Employment Section (Court Info) of the Western District of Pennsylvania website. Preference will be given to those applicants who provide the required application documents by March 19, 2021.
Applicants are encouraged to review the full job announcement on the court's website: https://www.pawd.uscourts.gov/employment.
Applicants will receive an email confirmation upon receipt. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Only candidates selected for testing and interview will be notified and must travel at their own expense. Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/593622700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The U.S. District Court's jurisdiction encompasses the 25 western counties of Pennsylvania, with courthouses located in Erie, Johnstown and Pittsburgh. The District is comprised of United States District Judges, United States Senior District Judges, United States Magistrate Judges and approximately 165 employees.
https://www.pawd.uscourts.gov/.