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Summary
The Southern District of Ohio covers a broad geographic area encompassing forty-eight urban and rural counties from an imaginary line just north of Columbus and south to the Ohio River. The District is comprised of over 260 individuals including twenty-six Judicial Officers, Chambers Staff, the Clerk's Office staff, the U.S. Probation Office's staff and U.S. Pretrial Services Office's staff; located in the Cincinnati, Columbus, and Dayton Courthouses.
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Overview
- Accepting applications
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Open & closing dates
11/01/2024 to 02/01/2025
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Salary
$40,662 - $66,101 per year
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Pay scale & grade
CL 23
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent - At-Will
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
24 - Future promotion potential to CL-24 without further advertisement.
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Financial disclosure
No
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Bargaining unit status
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Announcement number
24-15
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Control number
817267300
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Open until filled with first preference given to complete applicant packets received by: Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. A FBI Background Check is required for this position.
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Duties
The Pretrial Service Support Technician provides technical support to Pretrial Services Officers by assisting with conducting investigations, compiling criminal histories, coordinating with collateral agencies, and performing similar duties under the guidance of a Pretrial Services Officer and/or Supervisory Pretrial Services Officer. Occasional travel is required. This position includes some telework with a minimum of one day a week in an office setting. Typical work hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Responsibilities
- Assist pretrial services officers in compiling criminal histories/profiles, running record checks through local and national databases and files, conducting inquiries with collateral agencies, collecting verifiable and supportable documentation, and performing similar activities. Enter data and information into the office's computerized database system.
- Prepare and process forms and documents, ensuring consistency and accuracy among court-supplied documents, officer reports, and related paperwork. Contact various local, state, and national law enforcement and regulatory agencies to collect and record information to assist with investigations. Obtain related records regarding offenders/defendants, following established practices and protocols. Prepare and update case files and reports, investigation, and supervision, at the direction of an officer and in accordance with established policies and practices. Format, type, and edits reports prepared by officers.
- Prepare routine correspondence, including but not limited to form letters, notices, reports, and associated correspondence using templates and forms. Maintain correspondence control records and track correspondence through internal databases. Update chronological entries as required.
- Maintain case records as required.
- Participate in and contribute to ongoing training programs.
- Provide administrative assistance to the Location Monitoring program.
- Assist with coordination of maintenance of official government vehicles.
- Perform other similar duties as assigned.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Positions with the United States Courts are considered "At-Will" and are not subject to the employment regulations of competitive service. Positions in the Federal Judiciary are excepted service appointments, are considered "At-Will" and can be terminated with or without cause.
The applicant selected will be subject to an FBI background check and continued employment contingent upon favorable suitability determination. A negative finding from the background check may result in termination of employment. Employees are subject to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
All information provided by applicants is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false statements or omission(s) of information on any application materials may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after being employed.
The Federal Financial Management Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages.
A commitment to public service is essential. Visit the U.S. Courts website for citizenship requirements https://www.uscourts.gov/.
Qualifications
Progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience that is in, or closely related to, the work of the position and which has demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and involves the routine use of automated software and keyboarding for word processing, data entry and report generation.
Education
High school graduation or equivalent and two years general experience.
Education above the high school level may be substituted for required general experience based on one academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) equals one year of general experience.
Education may not be substituted for specialized experience because administrative court support positions require hands-on experience to be credited as specialized experience.
Additional information
Travel and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.
The U.S. District Court reserves the right to amend or withdraw any job announcement without written notice to applicants. The District reserves the right to conduct interviews at any time prior to or after the closing date for receipt of applications. Only applicants selected to receive an interview will be notified by phone or e-mail.
In the event a position becomes vacant in a similar classification, within a reasonable time from the original announcement, Chief Pretrial Services Officer may elect to select the next top-rated candidate from those who applied for the initial announcement without re-posting the position. This job announcement may involve filling more than one position described herein.
Reasonable Accommodations:
Consistent with the Judicial Conference of the United States policy, the practice of the U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio is to give due consideration of a reasonable accommodation requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Values Diversity in the workplace.
Benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
Benefits
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 read 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
Qualified applicants must submit an applicant packet which includes: a letter of interest, a current/detailed resume, and an Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment - Form AO 78 (5/24), available on the court website: https://www.ohspt.uscourts.gov/.
Agency contact information
Human Resources
- Address
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US District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Columbus Courthouse
85 Marconi Blvd
Columbus, OH 43215
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Next steps
Preference given to applications received by 11:59 p.m. on November 17, 2024. After we receive application packets (including all required documents), applications will be reviewed to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, applications will be referred to the hiring manager who will determine who may be contacted for an interview.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
Please read 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.
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How to Apply
Qualified applicants must submit an applicant packet which includes: a letter of interest, a current/detailed resume, and an Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment - Form AO 78 (5/24), available on the court website: https://www.ohspt.uscourts.gov/.
Agency contact information
Human Resources
- Address
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US District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Columbus Courthouse
85 Marconi Blvd
Columbus, OH 43215
US
Next steps
Preference given to applications received by 11:59 p.m. on November 17, 2024. After we receive application packets (including all required documents), applications will be reviewed to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, applications will be referred to the hiring manager who will determine who may be contacted for an interview.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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https://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/.
Agency contact information
Human Resources
- Address
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US District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Columbus Courthouse
85 Marconi Blvd
Columbus, OH 43215
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