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Deputy Judicial Conference Secretariat Officer
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts · Posted 4 days ago
About the Role
The Deputy Judicial Conference Secretariat Officer position is in the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO), Judicial Conference Secretariat (JCS). JCS supports the Judicial Conference of the United States, a standing body of federal judges, and its committees. The Judicial Conference serves as the national policymaking arm of the judiciary and sets policies governing the operation of federal courts and federal defender offices.
What You'll Do
- →The Administrative Office of the U.S.
- →Courts (AO), Judicial Conference Secretariat (JCS), is seeking a self-motivated, dynamic, and experienced Deputy Judicial Conference Secretariat Officer to join its team.
- →JCS plays a vital role in supporting the Judicial Conference and its committees in crafting national administrative policy for the U.S. courts.
- →Headed by the JSC Officer, JCS serves the Judicial Conference and its Executive Committee.
- →JCS provides professional and administrative support for Executive Committee meetings and the Judicial Conference's biannual sessions, and coordinates the AO staff who support other Conference committees.
- →The office reviews all committee reports and agenda materials presented to the Judicial Conference and its committees and also supports the advisory structure of judges and professional court personnel that advise the AO Director.
- →JCS activities are highly visible to federal judiciary senior officials, including high-level AO staff.
- →The Deputy Judicial Secretariat Officer addresses inquiries from judges and others regarding policies and actions of the Judicial Conference and its committees and provides procedural guidance and advice.
- →The incumbent prepares agenda materials for the Executive Committee, supervises the guidance and support provided by JCS to committee staffers, and oversees the logistical and other administrative arrangements for Conference sessions and Executive Committee meetings.
- →The incumbent also assists the JCS Officer in carrying out various other functions of JCS, including participation in management decisions, delivery of staff services at Judicial Conference sessions, and acting in the JCS Officer's absence.
- →The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Supporting the JCS Officer in providing legal and other professional staff support for the Judicial Conference of the U.S. and its Executive Committee.
- →Responding to inquiries concerning Conference policy positions.
- →Advising Judicial Conference and committee members on procedural matters.
- →Identifying, researching, and analyzing relevant legal, policy, and factual issues pertaining to Judicial Conference policy making.
Requirements
- ✓CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT All information is subject to verification.
- ✓Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
- ✓Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO.
- ✓If non-citizens are considered for hire into a temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO Human Resources Office there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation.
- ✓Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at USAJOBS Help Center | Employment of non-citizens/.
- ✓For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
- ✓All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check.
- ✓New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- ✓To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
- ✓All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.
- ✓You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor.
- ✓Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment.
- ✓If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation.
- ✓Applicants must possess a law degree (J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
Personality Fit
Job ID: c899a7a5-0d61-4d01-ac16-be4357d0ad59
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