Summary
The Human Resources Technician will provide administrative and technical support for human resources and activities in accordance with approved procedures, policies and internal controls.
This job is open to

• The public
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency
This is a high-sensitive position within the Federal Judiciary. The selected candidate will be hired provisionally, pending the successful completion of the required background investigation and favorable employment suitability determination.This position is subject to an in-depth background check and a reinvestigation every five years.
Duties

• Assist with recruitment efforts, such as preparing and distributing announcements, coordinating interviews, and conducting reference checks.
• Assist in administering background investigation checks and employment tests.
• Assist with processing a variety of human resources and payroll actions such as appointments, promotions, separations, and terminations.
• Collect fingerprints for background checks and issue credentials and identification cards. Organize and track required certification forms.
• Maintain and update online and printed staff directories.
• Assist with employee recognition programs and coordination of human resources-related events.
• Assist with training activities within the court unit, such as maintaining training records, preparing materials, and scheduling resources.
• Assist with the court's volunteer internship program.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment
*General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office or other work that indicates the possession of, or the ability to acquire, the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Education above high school may be substituted for general experience.
*Specialized experience is progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience that is in, or closely related to, the duties and responsibilities of the position and which has demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and involves the routine use of automated software and keyboarding for word processing for report generation.
Qualifications

• Ability to exercise good judgment, act with diplomacy, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with persons with varying experiences and backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong customer service experience and team orientation required.
• Excellent computer, organizational and administrative skills; accuracy and attention to detail essential. Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
• College degree and/or coursework in accounting or a related field strongly preferred.
• Some lifting of records is required.

Education
High school graduate, or equivalent, required plus two years general experience. Education above high school may be substituted on the basis of one academic year being equal to one year of general experience.
Additional information

• The United States District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications will be reviewed to identify the best qualified candidates.
• In the event a position becomes vacant in either division or 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.

• Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will also be evaluated by a combination of education and experience with specialized experience similar to the posted position.

• Benefits
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• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  Please read the "How to Apply" section.
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  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.
• How to Apply
  Interested applicants should submit one of each of the following combined into a single PDF:
  
  1. Cover letter stating the reason for your interest in the position;
  2. Current resume; and
  3. Completed and signed AO-78 Application for Federal Judicial Branch Employment (fillable form can be found on the Employment Opportunities page of the court's website, https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/).
  Application packages should be sent as a single PDF document to: jobs@mdd.uscourts.gov Include the job title for which you are applying in the subject header of the email. Submissions will not be considered complete unless all items have been received as a single PDF.
  Agency contact information
  US District Court of Maryland
  Email
  jobs@mdd.uscourts.gov
  Address
  US District Court, District of Maryland
  101 W. Lombard Street
  4th Floor
  Baltimore, MD 21201
  US
  Next steps
  Due to the volume of applications received, the court will only communicate with those individuals invited for an interview.
• Fair and Transparent
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents
Please read the "How to Apply" section.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit one of each of the following combined into a single PDF:

1. Cover letter stating the reason for your interest in the position;
2. Current resume; and
3. Completed and signed AO-78 Application for Federal Judicial Branch Employment (fillable form can be found on the Employment Opportunities page of the court's website, https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/).

Application packages should be sent as a single PDF document to: jobs@mdd.uscourts.gov Include the job title for which you are applying in the subject header of the email. Submissions will not be considered complete unless all items have been received as a single PDF.
Agency contact information
US District Court of Maryland
Email
jobs@mdd.uscourts.gov
Address
US District Court, District of Maryland
101 W. Lombard Street
4th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
US
Next steps
Due to the volume of applications received, the court will only communicate with those individuals invited for an interview.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request