Duties

• Provides information and guidance to Center employees on human resources matters, procedures, and policies.
• Provides recruitment assistance using a variety of resources to seek a diverse and highly qualified applicant pool. Reviews vacancy announcements and makes preliminary applicant qualification and eligibility determinations, maintains electronic log of all applicants, responds to applicant questions, maintains electronic files for all Center vacancies, coordinates and communicates with the hiring manager, and follows through with all actions necessary to bring the new hire on board.
• Prepares onboarding materials and administers orientations for new employees to include a review of payroll information, personnel policies and procedures, and federal benefit options. Schedules and coordinates new employee ID card appointments, and fingerprinting/background checks.
• Researches and administers the full range of employee services and benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), transit benefits, employee counseling services, worker's compensation, and retirement. Provide pertinent resources and correspondence to employees.
• Maintains and monitors human resources records and adheres to the Center's Records Management schedule, and responds to audit requests.
• Manages the leave and payroll systems in the Human Resources Management Information System (HRMIS). Responsible for providing timekeeping services, and processing notification of personnel actions, responding to pay and leave inquiries, and processing pay and leave adjustments. Provides technical assistance to time approvers on processing leave, timesheets, and any necessary corrections. Performs regular audits of the leave and pay records for the pay period in question.
• Develops and maintains human resources forms, databases, and spreadsheets to monitor various personnel functions and transactions. Assists in maintaining the staff directories on the Center's internal websites, emergency contact database, and InfoWeb accounts.
• Assists with preparing correspondence and maintaining electronic files in connection with the FJC Foundation.
• Provides ad-hoc statistical and analytical support.
• Attends routine human resources meetings and collaborates with constituents in the judiciary to keep abreast of current personnel rules and regulations, particularly meetings that are related to HRMIS, benefits, leave tracking, and other personnel matters.
• Serves as liaison with HRMIS Helpdesk and InfoWeb Helpdesk to resolve technical errors. Works with the helpdesk team in identifying and ensuring corrective action is taken to resolve discrepancies within the database.
• Serves as a floor coordinator for emergency preparedness exercises.
• Performs other duties, either as assigned, or at the incumbent's initiative, that are necessary for ensuring the sound operation of the Office of Administration.

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• 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 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 cover letter referring to Announcement #23-07T please indicate specifically 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. Applicants should not include detailed application information in the transmittal email and should attach only a single PDF document containing the combined cover letter and resume. Name the file using your last name, first name, and the announcement number, as follows: Lastname.Firstname.23-07T.pdf.
  
  All applications should be submitted by email to: personnel@fjc.gov
  
  When applying, please refer to Announcement #23-07T. This vacancy will remain open until filled, but to assure full consideration, applications must be received by June 12, 2023.

  Agency contact information

  Elia Bendavid

  Phone

  202-502-4165

  Email

  personnel@fjc.gov

  Address

  Federal Judicial Center
  Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building
  One Columbus Circle, N.E.
  Washington, DC 20002-8003
  US

  Next 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