Programs Specialist (Jury)

Summary The Programs Specialist (Jury) position is in the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, Department of Program Services, Court Services Office (CSO), Programs Division, Special Programs Branch. CSO's Programs Division provides support for federal court programs. This position is primarily responsible for supporting the federal judiciary's automated jury products and services. Learn more about this agency Duties The Court Services Office (CSO) seeks a self-motivated and experienced Programs Specialist (Jury) to join its Special Programs Branch. This position reports to the Special Programs Branch Chief. The Programs Division provides support for federal court programs, such as electronic public access, libraries, records management, bankruptcy noticing, court interpreting, court reporting, jury management, and the Central Violations Bureau. This Programs Specialist position assists in the development and deployment of automated jury products and services for use by district courts. Additionally, this position works closely with the Court Program Administrator and Attorney Advisor to ensure products and services are delivered in compliance with the Jury Selection and Service Act of 1968. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: 1. Coordinating modification requests from district courts, researching and prioritizing such requests with the Jury Working Group, and collaborating with vendors to ensure business requirements are achieved. 2. Planning, executing, and supporting deployments of software updates, new technologies, and system enhancements across the jury management system and public juror portal. 3. Reviewing, developing, and maintaining program documentation, standard operating procedures, and implementation materials to support courts upgrading or adopting new components. 4. Analyzing program and court operations, including reviewing call logs, reports, surveys, and data dashboards, to identify trends, recurring issues, and areas for improvement. 5. Managing communications, including the Jury Teams Channel, supporting meetings and workshops, and facilitating collaboration among courts, vendors, and agency offices. 6. Overseeing contracts, monitoring vendor performance, and serving as the Contracting Officer Representative for ancillary jury contracts. 7. Developing and administering national jury initiatives such as the Jury Mentoring Program to promote best practices and knowledge sharing among courts. 8. Creating and maintaining standard operating procedures and assisting with streamlining processes to increase efficiency. 9. Supporting project management of a multi-million-dollar, multi-year initiative to design, develop, and implement a modernized jury management solution for the judiciary. 10. Conducting research on emerging jury management practices and technologies and recommending improvements to enhance juror experience, efficiency, and data quality. Requirements Conditions of employment CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed. Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO. If non-citizens are considered for hire into a temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO Human Resources Office there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at USAJOBS Center | Employment of non-citizens/. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check. New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment. You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor. Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment. If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation. Qualifications Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience in overseeing the planning, execution, and administrative work required of an operational program. Highly Desired: Experience in the following is desired, but not required: Federal or state laws, regulations, and procedures related to jury selection and management; and Use of jury management software. Education This position does not require education to qualify. However, a bachelor's degree (BA or BS) from a four-year college or university in government, political science, criminal justice, or a related field is highly desired. Additional information The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. 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. 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.