Summary
The Courtroom Support Supervisor position is located in Criminal Division of the District of Columbia Courts. The incumbent will be responsible for the technical assistance, training and development, implementation of various management functions within the branch, and for supervising all Courtroom Support Branch operations.
This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
United States Citizens or individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residency or authorized by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to work in the United States. While the DC Courts has a telework policy, eligibility is determined by the respective division where the position is situated within the agency.
Duties
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists the Branch Chief in the planning, administration and organization of the operations of the branch.
- Manages the criminal division calendars for staff coverage.
- Monitors the performance of subordinate supervisors and their designated units.
- Identifies training needs, makes training recommendations to the Branch Chief, and facilitates the training and developments needs of the branch.
- Instructs and monitors staff on new policies and procedures.
- Performs assessments of employees and complete performance plans according to guidelines.
- Compiles statistical data.
- Assumes all duties and responsibilities of the Branch Chief in their absence.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- 1. Background and security investigation are required
- 2. A probationary period of one (1) year must be successfully completed.
To qualify for this position, you must submit the following:
- Resume
- Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
- Documentation /Proof of Education (copy of high school diploma/GED, college transcript or degree)
- D.C. Courts’ Management Training Document, if applicable
- List of three (3) professional references
All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A High School Diploma plus eight (8) years of administrative experience in a court, or legal office environment, including at least one (1) year as a first-level supervisor.
Successful completion of the Courts’ Management Training Program counts as one year of supervisory experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor’s Degree plus four (4) years of administrative experience in a court, or legal office environment, including at least one (1) year as a first-level supervisor. Successful completion of the Management Training Program is equivalent to one year
Education Substitution:
Associate’s degree plus six (6) years of administrative or clerical experience in a court, public service agency or legal environment, including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Bachelor’s degree plus four (4) years of administrative or clerical experience in a court, public service agency or legal environment, including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Master’s degree plus three (3) years of administrative or clerical experience in a court, public service agency or legal environment, including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Documentation of education must be submitted with your application, or your application will not be considered.
*Applicants please be advised that your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience and that you meet the basic qualifications, or you will not be determined qualified for this position.
The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.
Education
To qualify based on education, upload copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.
Foreign Education: Education completed outside the United States must have been evaluated by a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials, commonly called a credential evaluation service or education to meet the above requirements.
Additional information
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive Federal civil service.
All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
This is not a federal position.
The District of Columbia Courts is an independent agency of the District of Columbia Government and is not under the authority of the City Mayor or the D. C. Council. DC Courts’ appropriation comes directly from Congress. All DC Courts non-judicial employees receive federal benefits for the following programs: Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Health Insurance and Workers Compensation.
Please click on the following for more information about these benefits:
http://www.opm.gov/Insure/health/enrollment/new_employees.asp
The DC Courts leave policy is as follows:
Annual Leave: New full-time employees earn four (4) hours of annual leave biweekly. After three years of service this increases to six (6)hours biweekly, and at 15 years it increases to eight(8)hours biweekly. Most military, federal and District of Columbia government service counts toward the time required to go into the next higher annual leave category. Employees can carry over no more than 240 hours of annual leave into the next leave year.
Sick Leave is used for personal medical needs, care of a family member, or adoption related purposes. Full-time employees earn four(4)hours of sick leave biweekly. This leave can be accrued without limit.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure that you meet the basic qualification requirements. Answers submitted in the questionnaire must be supported on your resume.
Your resume must reflect the relevant experience and that you meet the minimum qualifications or your application will not be considered.
You may preview questions for this vacancy.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
This is not a federal position.
The District of Columbia Courts is an independent agency of the District of Columbia Government and is not under the authority of the City Mayor or the D. C. Council. DC Courts’ appropriation comes directly from Congress. All DC Courts non-judicial employees receive federal benefits for the following programs: Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Health Insurance and Workers Compensation.
Please click on the following for more information about these benefits:
http://www.opm.gov/Insure/health/enrollment/new_employees.asp
The DC Courts leave policy is as follows:
Annual Leave: New full-time employees earn four (4) hours of annual leave biweekly. After three years of service this increases to six (6)hours biweekly, and at 15 years it increases to eight(8)hours biweekly. Most military, federal and District of Columbia government service counts toward the time required to go into the next higher annual leave category. Employees can carry over no more than 240 hours of annual leave into the next leave year.
Sick Leave is used for personal medical needs, care of a family member, or adoption related purposes. Full-time employees earn four(4)hours of sick leave biweekly. This leave can be accrued without limit.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
- 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.
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
- Documentation /Proof of Education (copy of high school diploma/GED, college degree or transcript)
- D.C. Courts’ Management Training Document, if applicable
- List of three (3) professional references
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
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. Afterward, click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Agency contact information
T. Morris
Phone
202-879-0496
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
jobs@dccsystem.gov
Address
District of Columbia Courts Moultrie Building 500 Indiana Avenue, NW Washington, District of Columbia 20001 United States
Next steps
Once your completed application is received, the qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. If a writing test or other testing is required, qualified candidates will be notified of testing dates and times via e-mail. All applicants will be notified of the final outcome.
- 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
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
- Documentation /Proof of Education (copy of high school diploma/GED, college degree or transcript)
- D.C. Courts’ Management Training Document, if applicable
- List of three (3) professional references
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
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. Afterward, click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Agency contact information
T. Morris
Phone
202-879-0496
Fax
000-000-0000
jobs@dccsystem.gov
Address
District of Columbia Courts Moultrie Building 500 Indiana Avenue, NW Washington, District of Columbia 20001 United States
Next steps
Once your completed application is received, the qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. If a writing test or other testing is required, qualified candidates will be notified of testing dates and times via e-mail. All applicants will be notified of the final outcome.
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