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The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) is unique among the thirteen Circuit Courts of Appeal. It has nationwide jurisdiction in a variety of subject areas, including international trade, government contracts, patents, trademarks, certain money claims against the United States government, federal personnel, veterans' benefits, and public safety officers' benefits claims. For additional information about our court please click here.
01/14/2025 to 01/13/2026
$67,660 - $110,012 per year
CL 27
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
27 - CL-27, Full Performance Level
Yes
No
CAFC-25-01
828171400
This announcement is open to all US Citizens and those eligible to work in the United States. An Other FBI Background; Master Background Investigation High Sensitive Check is required. Open until filled.
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is seeking a motivated and engaging individual with experience in primary or secondary education to serve as an Education Specialist for the court's newly established Center for Innovation and Law. The Education Specialist provides assistance to the Director of Civic Education in support of the Federal Circuit Center for Innovation and Law's (Center) mission to increase the understanding of the principles and history of the Federal Judiciary and the Federal Circuit among local teachers and students.
The primary focus of this role is to aid in the development, maintenance, and delivery of primary and secondary curricular programs, educational materials, and online content focusing on the history, structure, and operation of federal courts and the judicial branch of government, as well as the Federal Circuit's ties to STEM and our historic properties. The incumbent also oversees the administrative management of Center tours and acts as a community liaison between the court and the local educational community. This position reports directly to the Director of Civic Education.
Responsibilities of the Education Specialist may include but are not limited to:
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.§ 1324b(a)(3)(B). Under 8 U.S.C.§1324b(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.
At a minimum, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Benefits
The candidate selected for this position will be eligible for a generous federal employee benefits package which includes:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will also be evaluated based upon review of their qualifications and the application package.
Cover letter, résumé, completion of the provided online application (AO 78) and testing modules. See instructions for "How to Apply."
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 be considered application packages must include:
Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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/828171400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.