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This position is in the District of Columbia Superior Court, Family Court Operations Division in the Counsel for Child Abuse and Neglect (CCAN) Branch. The Abuse and Neglect Program Manager is responsible for supervising support staff and providing guidance and assistance in the application process for new appointments to the Family Court Panels. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the CCAN and guardian ad litem (GAL) panel attorneys who seek appointments in neglect cases.
Learn more about this agency01/03/2025 to 01/17/2025
$117,962 - $153,354 per year
JS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—While the DC Courts has a telework policy, eligibility is determined by the respective division where the position is situated within the agency.
Occasional travel - Conferences and trainings.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
13
Yes
No
FAM-2025-0001
826652700
United States Citizens or individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residency or authorized by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to work in the United States.
Brief Description Duties:
To qualify for this position, you must submit the following:
All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
Minimum Qualifications:
A law degree from an accredited university or college plus three (3) years of experience practicing in the area of Neglect and Abuse law, and at least two (2) years of experience as a supervisor.
Must possess an active D.C. Bar membership in good standing, or be eligible to waive into the D.C. Bar. Documentation of education and Bar membership or eligibility must be included with the application. Applications will not be considered complete unless proof is attached. If not a member of the D.C. Bar, waiver into the D.C. Bar within six months after an offer of employment is a condition of employment.
Successful completion of the DC Courts' Management Training Program will substitute as one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Preferred:
A law degree from an accredited university or college plus six (6) years of experience practicing in the area of Neglect and Abuse law, and at least two (2) years of experience as a supervisor.
The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.
Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts is required. If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted.
To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive Federal civil service.
Please note there is a mandatory one year probationary period for all new court employees.
All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure that you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Answers submitted in the questionnaire must be supported on your resume.
Your resume must reflect the relevant experience and that you meet the minimum qualifications or your application will not be considered.
Required Documents:
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.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. Afterward, click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Once your completed application is received, the qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. All applicants will be notified of the final outcome.
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/826652700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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