123 Program Specialist Jobs in Washington, DC
US Judicial Branch - Agency Wide is Hiring a Program Specialist Near Washington, DC
Duties
The duties and responsibilities of this position include program support and web-development.
The incumbent's program-related tasks include:
- Reviewing requests for technical assistance.
- Helping to plan and implement IO programs held in the US, abroad, and virtually.
- Responding to queries from US judges and foreign judiciaries.
- Serving as first line of support for visiting scholars.
- Liaising with staff from the Administrative Office of the US Courts and other US government agencies.
- Representing IO, by designation, in meetings.
- Drafting correspondence, memoranda, and reports.
- Formatting PowerPoint presentations and program materials.
Specific JW duties include:
- Consulting with the IO Director and contributors on content editing, graphics development, and web design.
- Designing and revising graphics and web pages.
- Posting approved content and graphics in a timely manner.
- Maintaining the site through page updates (graphics, text, layout) and managing submissions.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- You must be a United States Citizen, subject to the exceptions enumerated at https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/search-judiciary-jobs/citizenship-requirements-employment-judiciary.
- Selectee must favorably complete a background investigation.
- Relatives of Center staff members may not be employed at the Center in any capacity.
- All requirements must be met for full consideration.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in international affairs, political science, history, or a related subject area.
- Strong Microsoft Office Skills (specifically PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).
- Demonstrated ability to conduct research and write clearly and concisely.
- Skills in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).
- Skills and prior experience with HTML.
- Experience with videoconferencing applications such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
- Aptitude for working on a variety of assignments under time constraints.
- Commitment to ensuring deadlines are met and delivering quality media consistent with FJC guidelines.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Self-initiative and desire for continuing professional growth.
- Strong interest in judicial administration, international studies, and rule of law.
- Aptitude for engaging with new and innovative web-tools and designs (e.g., Tableau, Adobe Creative Suite, Drupal).
- Portfolio demonstrating a variety of media, preferably including informational materials.
- Familiarity with presentation software such as Mentimeter.
Education
Bachelor's degree in international affairs, political science, history, or a related subject area.
Additional information
This is a term, one-year position with the possibility of extension at the Center's discretion. The starting salary is set at $62,120 (includes 2024 D.C. locality). This position falls in the Center's pay band 3, which has a salary range up to $116,459. For a successful candidate not currently a member of the Center staff, a higher starting salary, not to exceed $65,226 (includes 2024 D.C. locality) may be considered if the candidate furnishes proof that their current salary falls above the pay band 3 minimum salary of $62,120 (includes 2024 D.C. locality), in which case the Center would match that salary up to the starting salary limit of $65,226 (includes 2024 D.C. locality). This is the maximum starting salary, and it is non-negotiable. In addition, a successful candidate who does not live within the D.C. locality region or work at the official duty station in Washington, D.C. 16 or more work hours per pay period will not receive D.C. region locality pay and will receive the locality pay of their place of primary residence (telework site). If a successful internal candidate's salary falls above the range minimum, the salary will be matched up to their current salary.
Federal government benefits are applicable. An array of supplemental benefits is also offered, including a transportation subsidy and a flexible benefit program allowing for pre-tax deductions for health insurance, health care, dependent care, and commuter expenses. The FJC is located in the Thurgood Marshall Building, conveniently situated to public transportation directly beside Union Station. The Marshall Building houses a child development center, a health fitness facility, and a cafeteria for its tenants.
The Federal Judicial Center offers a range of telework and flexible work schedule options based on the employee's position categorization. When business needs arise, all Center employees are required to work at the official duty station in Washington, D.C., or at a temporary duty station. The Center does not pay for relocation expenses; however, Center employees receive reimbursement for all official business travel.
This position does not carry the tenure rights of positions in the competitive civil service.
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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.
Selected applicants will also be evaluated based upon the question responses provided during a structured interview.
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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 see 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
In a brief cover letter referring to Announcement #VA 24-02T, please summarize how you satisfy the qualifications listed above. Applications without the required cover letter or with cover letters that do not address the qualifications will not be considered. Along with the cover letter, please include a current resume that specifies dates of employment and responsibilities for all related positions. A cover letter and resume in a single combined PDF document is required. Name the file using your last name, first name, and the announcement number, as follows: Lastname.Firstname.VA 24-02T.pdf. Information provided in the transmittal email will not be considered part of the application.
All applications should be submitted by email to personnel@fjc.gov.
When applying, please refer to Announcement #VA 24-02T. This vacancy will remain open until filled, but to assure full consideration, your application must be received by midnight on March 29, 2024.Agency contact information
Gabriela Ruiz
Email
personnel@fjc.gov
Address
Federal Judicial Center
Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building
One Columbus Circle, N.E.
Washington, DC 20002-8003
USNext steps
Complete applications will be evaluated based on qualifications. The hiring manager will consider the most highly qualified candidates for a possible interview. Applicants will be notified by e-mail once the position has been filled.
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 see 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.
This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Job Summary
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$83k-105k (estimate)
03/07/2024
07/03/2024
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