Director of Events and Communications
Company
Judicial Branch - U.S. Courts
Location
Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, engaging, and self-directed individual to serve as the court's Director of Events and Communications. The primary focus of this role is to manage court events and outreach programs - such as the biennial Federal Circuit Judicial Conference and annual out-of-town court sessions - public information and media relations, and public court communications and publications.
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Conditions of Employment
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted and must travel at their own expense. Reimbursement for relocation is not available. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this announcement, commence interviews immediately, withdraw the announcement, or fill the position at any time, any of which actions may occur without notice.
The position will report to downtown Washington, DC; however, telework may be available on an ad hoc basis and/or according to agency policy. Employees of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit are excepted service appointments. Federal government civil service classifications or regulations do not apply. All offers of employment are provisional pending successful completion of a background check or investigation and a favorable employment suitability determination. This position is subject to Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States. Non-citizens may be interviewed and considered for employment, but employment offers will only be made to individuals who qualify under one of the exceptions in 8 U.S.C.ยง 1324b(a)(3)(B). Under 8 U.S.C.ยง1324b(a)(3)(B), a lawful permanent resident seeking citizenship may not apply for citizenship until he or she has been a permanent resident for at least five years (three years if seeking naturalization as a spouse of a citizen), at which point he or she must apply for citizenship within six months of becoming eligible, and must complete the process within two years of applying (unless there is a delay caused by the processors of the application). Non-citizens who have not been permanent residents for five years will be required to execute an affidavit that they intend to apply for citizenship when they become eligible to do so.
Qualifications
Education
At a minimum, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Specialized Experience
- CL-28 ($79,339 to $128,992): At a minimum, candidates must possess three years of specialized experience which provided the opportunity to acquire a thorough knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, policies, practices, and theories of event planning, public outreach and communications, and/or project management.
- CL-29 ($94,359 to $153,366): At a minimum, candidates must possess four years of specialized experience which provided the opportunity to acquire a thorough knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, policies, practices, and theories of event planning, public outreach and communications, and/or project management.
In addition to the above minimum qualifications, successful candidates should possess one or more of the following competencies.
- Demonstrated project management experience in creating and managing programs or events.
- Demonstrated ability to possess sound judgement, poise, tact, and diplomacy when working with a variety of stakeholders, including judicial officers, senior executives, academic leadership, public officials, or similar C-suite level positions.
- Knowledge of and experience using SharePoint Online, Microsoft Office 365, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills and experience producing public-facing documents and materials.
- Ability to work independently and to set priorities across multiple assignments, as well as to work cooperatively in a team environment.
- Excellent time management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and frequently changing environment.
- Experience working in the federal judiciary.
- Experience in document, web, or graphic design and related software applications.
- Experience in working with the media or in a public information office.
- Familiarity and experience in public speaking to a variety of audiences.
- Professional credentials or certification in public relations, event/conference management, or project management.
Education
At a minimum, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Additional information
Benefits
The candidate selected for this position will be eligible for a generous federal employee benefits package which includes:
- Paid vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, and 11 paid federal holidays per year.
- Optional participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits plans (health, dental and vision); Federal Employees Group Life Insurance; Flexible Benefits Program; Long-Term Care Insurance.
- Public transportation subsidy, on-site fitness center, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Optional participation in Thrift Savings Plan (up to 5% employer matched contributions).
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness program pursuant to the term of the (PSLF) program.
- Additional benefits information can be found at https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted and must travel at their own expense. Reimbursement for relocation is not available.
The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this announcement, commence interviews immediately, withdraw the announcement, or fill the position at any time, any of which actions may occur without notice.
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Date Posted
06/11/2024
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