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The Web Developer and Graphic Specialist position is in the Information Technology Office (ITO) and reports to the Technology Enhancement Manager. ITO provides technology-based tools and services to support the court's mission in an efficient, secure, and reliable manner, while delivering excellence in customer service.
04/10/2025 to 07/09/2025
$67,660 - $131,826 per year
CL 27 - 28
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
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Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
28
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CAFC-25-05
835084500
The incumbent will perform essential duties to assist the applications development team with the support, maintenance, and enhancement of web-based applications including but not limited to development of interactive touchscreen content using a content management system, process automation, mobile/responsive websites and applications, workflow management software, calendaring, reports, and business intelligence dashboards.
Web and Graphic Design and Implementation: Design, develop, and maintain the court's external websites and internal intranet portal. Create digital content for public interactive touchscreens to enhance user experience. Utilize modern software systems to generate website structure, design, and layouts to serve dynamic user needs. Create responsive web designs that function across various devices and browsers. Design professional graphics, icons, and visual elements for digital and print media. Create infographics and data visualizations to communicate complex information. Design user interface elements for court applications and websites. Develop and maintain the court's visual identity and branding standards. Use multimedia, graphic software, and other tools to redesign information into a more understandable form for web dissemination.
Application Support and Maintenance: Maintain and troubleshoot custom and licensed web applications and software. Develop, operate, and maintain all court websites and pages using established web technologies and programming languages. Support and enhance the court's internal, external websites, and integrated library system. Collaborate with Applications Developers on front-end interface development. Assist in coding and testing court applications. Develop front-end components that integrate with backend systems. Implement user interface designs for custom applications. Participate in application development sprints and planning. Conduct code reviews for front-end and interface elements. Support application deployment and post-implementation maintenance.
Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with court unit and chambers staff to identify and define website content. Perform conversions of existing information into web format. Convert end user processes and procedures into a more intuitive form. Collaborate with content owners to implement web updates. Provide technical guidance on web content management and graphic design. Train court staff on web publishing procedures and basic graphic design principles. Solicit and incorporate feedback from stakeholders and end users. Document user requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Build and maintain relationships with court departments to understand their specific needs.
Web-Based Applications Development: Design and develop web interfaces for court applications. Create web-based forms and interactive elements. Integrate web interfaces with backend systems and databases. Implement single sign-on and authentication mechanisms. Develop RESTful APIs and web services. Test and optimize web applications for performance and usability. Implement content management systems and custom web applications.
Accessibility and Standards Compliance: Ensure all web content and graphics meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards. Conduct regular accessibility testing and remediation. Maintain compliance with Section 508 requirements. Implement national and local judiciary security standards for web applications. Keep current with evolving web standards and best practices. Perform cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility testing. Document compliance measures and testing results. Ensure all web elements and designs comply with the court and program office style guidelines, visual standards, and branding requirements.
General Responsibilities: Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to explain complex operational matters and concepts to individuals and groups with varying experience and backgrounds. Interact effectively with the public and staff, providing quality customer service and solutions while complying with regulations, rules, and procedures. Develop, implement, and maintain written procedures for assigned functions. Comply with the Guide to Judiciary Policy, applicable Administrative Office policies and procedures, internal controls guidelines, and all local policies and procedures. Abide by the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and court confidentiality requirements. Always demonstrate sound ethics and good judgment. Display a careful and deliberate approach in handling confidential information in a variety of contexts.
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For in-person interviews, candidates must travel at their own expense. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this announcement, commence interviews immediately, withdraw the announcement, or fill the position at any time, any of which actions may occur without notice.
The position will report to downtown Washington, DC; however, limited telework may be available on an ad hoc basis and/or according to agency policy. Employees of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit are excepted service, at-will appointments. Federal government civil service classifications or regulations do not apply. All offers of employment are provisional pending successful completion of a background check or investigation and a favorable employment suitability determination. Initial and continued appointment in this position is conditioned on a favorable moderate risk, five-year background investigation (renewed every five years). An unfavorable investigation at any point during employment may lead to removal. This position is subject to Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States. Non-citizens may be interviewed and considered for employment, but employment offers will only be made to individuals who qualify under one of the exceptions in 8 U.S.C.§ 1324b(a)(3)(B). Under 8 U.S.C.§1324b(a)(3)(B), a lawful permanent resident seeking citizenship may not apply for citizenship until he or she has been a permanent resident for at least five years (three years if seeking naturalization as a spouse of a citizen), at which point he or she must apply for citizenship within six months of becoming eligible, and must complete the process within two years of applying (unless there is a delay caused by the processors of the application). Non-citizens who have not been permanent residents for five years will be required to execute an affidavit that they intend to apply for citizenship when they become eligible to do so.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted and must travel at their own expense.
Reimbursement for relocation is not available.
The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this announcement, commence interviews immediately, withdraw the announcement, or fill the position at any time, any of which actions may occur without notice.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated based upon review of their qualifications and the application package.
1.) Cover Letter
2.) Résumé
3.) Academic Transcripts (if required)
4.) Completion of the provided online application (AO 78)
5.) Completion of testing modules.
See instructions for "How to Apply."
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.
To be considered application packages must include:
Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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