Job Title: Jury Specialist
Department: Judicial Branch
Agency: U.S. Courts
Job Announcement Number: 10-11
SALARY RANGE: | $41,285.00 - $67,147.00 /year |
OPEN PERIOD: | Monday, September 27, 2010 to Sunday, December 26, 2010 |
SERIES & GRADE: | CL-0301-25/25 |
POSITION INFORMATION: | Full-Time Permanent |
DUTY LOCATIONS: | 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC |
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: | Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals. |
JOB SUMMARY:
| This position is located in the Administrative Services Division of the Clerk's Office of the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Reporting to the Jury Administrator, the Jury Specialist position assists in the management of the overall jury system's petit and grand jurors and is responsible for assisting with the system's efficient operation. The incumbent performs a number of duties related to the selection, qualification, summoning, orientation, management and payment of jurors. | |
Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
- Performs administrative and customer service work to coordinate and prepare qualified jurors for jury selection.
- Ensures the efficient and fair operations related to the selection, qualification, summoning, orientation, management, and payment of jurors for petit and/or grand juries.
- Performs administrative duties to include processing notices, entering data, providing customer service, preparing mail, and conducting jury orientation.
- Performs administrative duties related to master wheel refill and grand jury selection.
- Monitors and records the jury questionnaire process, juror attendance and selection.
- Provides support and assists jurors during jury service.
- Processes payments and reimbursements for jurors; prepares attendance certificates on behalf of jurors.
- Processes returned summons to include typing and preparing excusal letters.
- Operates the court's JMS and other automated systems.
- Maintains and updates the inbound and outbound telephone messages to the public through use of an interactive voice response system.
- Maintains and updates demographic and other information on juror candidates.
- Works with chambers staff, clerk's office staff,
- Provides assistance and support to higher-level positions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
The successful candidate must at a minimum have a high school diploma or the equivalent. A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university is preferred. Education above high school level may be substituted for general experience.
Prospective candidates should have a minimum of two years responsible specialized experience to include use of specialized terminology and demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws.
Legal/court experience preferred but not required.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate. The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing is critical.
Excellent organizational skills, the ability to respond to requests on short notice and the ability to manage multiple tasks and stringent deadlines are essential.
Must be proficient in Word Perfect and other computer applications.
Prospective candidates should have a minimum of two years responsible specialized experience to include use of specialized terminology and demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws.
Legal/court experience preferred but not required.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate. The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing is critical.
Excellent organizational skills, the ability to respond to requests on short notice and the ability to manage multiple tasks and stringent deadlines are essential.
Must be proficient in Word Perfect and other computer applications.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to site specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
This position appointment is entitled to a generous benefits package which may include:
· Optional participation in the Flexible Benefits Program
· Optional participation in the Commuter Benefit Program
· Optional participation in Long-Term Care Insurance
· Credit for prior government service towards leave accrual rates and retirement
- A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid annual leave in the amount of 13 days per year for the first three years, 20 days per year after three years, and 26 days per year after fifteen years
- Paid sick leave in the amount of 13 days per year
- Retirement benefits
- Optional participation in Thrift Savings Plan
- Optional participation in choice of Federal Employees' Health Benefits
- Optional participation in choice of Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance
· Optional participation in the Flexible Benefits Program
· Optional participation in the Commuter Benefit Program
· Optional participation in Long-Term Care Insurance
· Credit for prior government service towards leave accrual rates and retirement
OTHER INFORMATION:
Employees must be United States United States
Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees which is available to applicants to review upon request.
Employees of the United States District Court are Excepted Service Appointments. Excepted service appointments are at will and can be terminated with or without cause by the court.
Employees are required to use the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
Final candidates will undergo a background check and/or security clearance.
Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees which is available to applicants to review upon request.
Employees of the United States District Court are Excepted Service Appointments. Excepted service appointments are at will and can be terminated with or without cause by the court.
Employees are required to use the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
Final candidates will undergo a background check and/or security clearance.
How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified persons interested in being considered for this position are invited to submit (1) a resume detailing all relevant experience, education and skills, (2) a cover letter explaining how their experience relates to the position requirements and (3) an AO 78 Application for Federal Judicial Employment. http://www.uscourts.gov/uscourts/FormsAndFees/Forms/AO078.pdf
All application materials are to be sent to:
Human Resources Department
United States District and Bankruptcy Courts, DC
333 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington , DC 20001
OR
Via fax:
(202) 354 - 3528
OR
Via email to:
DCD_HumanResources@dcd.uscourts.gov
If your application packet does not provide all information requested, you may lose consideration for this position.
Only applicants selected to proceed to the next phase of the selection process will be notified. Unsuccessful applicants will not receive notice.
Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense. Relocation expenses for the successful candidate are not guaranteed, but may be reimbursed given a favorable budget situation and upon appropriate approvals.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All application materials are to be sent to:
Human Resources Department
United States District and Bankruptcy Courts, DC
OR
Via fax:
(202) 354 - 3528
OR
Via email to:
DCD_HumanResources@dcd.uscourts.gov
If your application packet does not provide all information requested, you may lose consideration for this position.
Only applicants selected to proceed to the next phase of the selection process will be notified. Unsuccessful applicants will not receive notice.
Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense. Relocation expenses for the successful candidate are not guaranteed, but may be reimbursed given a favorable budget situation and upon appropriate approvals.
Equal Opportunity Employer
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Chanel Skinner
Phone: (202) 354-3000Agency Information:
Judicial Branch
333 Constitution Ave, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
US
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
