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For the full vacancy announcement and application instructions, please visit: https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/hr/jobs/position-announcement-federal-public-defender-district-wyoming.
01/16/2025 to 02/21/2025
$195,200 - $195,200 per year
The current authorized annual salary is $195,200. Salary commensurate with qualifications.
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Occasional travel - some travel required.
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Permanent - At-Will, with a comprehensive benefits package available.
Full-time - Monday to Friday; 8AM to 5PM
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A high-sensitive executive level background investigation is required for this position.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is accepting applications from all qualified persons for the position of Federal Public Defender for the District of Wyoming. The Federal Public Defender will head the newly established office of the Federal Public Defender Office for the District of Wyoming, effective August 25, 2025. The person chosen for this position will receive training in the months that precede the opening. The term of office is four years, with potential for successive appointments. The current authorized annual salary is $195,200. The position is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident seeking U.S. citizenship. Excepted service appointments are "At-Will." Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a high-sensitive executive level background investigation. Employees are subject to the Judicial Code of Conduct. Direct deposit of pay required.
A law degree from an accredited law school.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.
The Application for Judicial Employment can be found at: https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/hr/jobs/federal-public-defender-district-wyoming.
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.
One original completed application should be mailed or delivered (faxes will not be accepted) to the Circuit Executive for the Tenth Circuit, Attn: Leslee Fathallah; Byron White U.S. Courthouse, 1823 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80257-1823. Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time, on Friday, February 21, 2025.
A merit selection committee will screen all applications, conduct personal interviews of some or all applicants, and make recommendations to the Court of Appeals. Appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
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/828609800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
