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Our IT Systems Specialist delivers tailored technical support to judges, chambers support staff, and clerk's office personnel, offering expertise in IT systems, hardware, and software assistance. The Systems Specialist is responsible for planning, research, installation, maintenance, support and training for courtroom audio/video systems and services.
Learn more about this agency03/12/2024 to 06/12/2024
$54,622 - $88,754 per year
(depending on qualifications)
CL 26
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent - At-Will
Full-time
Excepted
27 - Appointment at CL-26 has future promotion potential to CL-27 ($59,997 - $97,536) without further advertisement.
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No
24-04
781204800
Open until filled. Preference will be given to those applications received by March 29, 2024.
Responsibilities include courtroom sound, streaming audio and video, video/electronic evidence presentation equipment, displays, recording and video conferencing equipment at multiple court locations within the district. Click here to view a brief video about information technology careers.
This position will be based in the Pittsburgh, PA Courthouse, but the incumbent will serve as part of the district-wide IT team responsible for supporting all divisional offices (Pittsburgh, Erie, and Johnstown). The work will be performed in an office setting and is only eligible for limited telework operations. Travel to other divisional offices, which may require overnight lodging may be required. Occasional emergency and after-hours coverage may be required.
Responsibilities
This position is classified as a high-sensitive position which requires the selected candidate to submit to a five-year background investigation which will include a criminal history, credit and FBI fingerprint check as a condition of employment with periodic updates every five years thereafter. The selected candidate will be hired provisionally pending the successful completion of the required background check and favorable employment suitability determination.
Employees must adhere to a Code of Conduct. The Court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Veterans' preference is not a factor used in Judicial Branch appointments. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. Positions with the U.S. Courts are excepted service appointments, which are "At-Will" and may be terminated with or without cause. Employees are required to use electronic funds transfer for payroll deposit. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, and/or to commence interviews immediately, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice. In the event a position becomes vacant 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.
The United States District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.
A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is preferred.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.
Please submit the following: a cover letter stating the reason for your interest in the position; a resume, including complete employment, educational history, skills, and experience; and a completed Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment, AO78, which can be downloaded when applying or Click here.
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.
Apply only through the court's online application tracking system which is accessed at the Employment Section (Court Info) of the Western District of Pennsylvania website: Click here.
Applicants will receive an email confirmation upon receipt. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only candidates selected for interview will be notified and must travel at their own expense. Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/781204800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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