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Position Title: Judicial Integrity Officer
Agency: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
Announcement Number: 18-DIR-10270354 Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, August 8, 2018 to Friday, September 7, 2018

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:

• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 10% or more (**TP or 5 point veterans please do not answer 'yes' to this question.**)

If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a current employee of the AO or the Federal Judiciary?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Are you a current or former Federal employee?

All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to verify current or former Federal employment status.

A. Yes

B. No

Applicants must have demonstrated experience which shows competence in the qualifications as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which includes interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. Applicants must have at least ten years of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-15, JSP-15 or CL 31 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position.

1. Applicants must have at least ten years of specialized experience which provides evidence of progressively responsible leadership responsibility that is indicative of executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined in the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed the announcement. Specialized experience for this position is defined as follows:

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, rules and procedures, precedents, and government regulations pertaining to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, Equal Employment Opportunity Rights, Family and Medical Leave Rights, Employment and Reemployment Rights of Members of the Uniformed Services, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Rights, Occupational Safety and Health Protections and other applicable workplace protections.
Experience with mediation techniques and tools, conducting mediation sessions in person and by teleconference. This includes 1) analyzing and quickly synthesizing complex information; 2) refining and narrowing issues through settlement discussions; and 3) identifying unexpressed problems and analyzing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Experience facilitating the resolution of conflict between parties. This includes thorough understanding of what leads to conflict, the nature of conflict, and methods of resolution.

A. I have at least ten years of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position.

B. No, I do not possess the specialized experience described above.

A narrative response must be submitted for each area of the specialized or desired experience. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit each response to 5,000 characters or less.

2. Address your knowledge of laws, legal codes, rules and procedures, precedents, and government regulations pertaining to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, Equal Employment Opportunity Rights, Family and Medical Leave Rights, Employment and Reemployment Rights of Members of the Uniformed Services, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Rights, Occupational Safety and Health Protections and other applicable workplace protections.

3. Address your experience with mediation techniques and tools, conducting mediation sessions in person and by teleconference. This includes 1) analyzing and quickly synthesizing complex information; 2) refining and narrowing issues through settlement discussions; and 3) identifying unexpressed problems and analyzing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

4. Address your experience facilitating the resolution of conflict between parties. This includes thorough understanding of what leads to conflict, the nature of conflict, and methods of resolution.

5. Address your knowledge of and experience interpreting and applying federal judiciary policies and procedures. (Desired Experience)

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

6. Do you possess general knowledge of judiciary governance structure in the Judicial Conference and committees and applicable statutes including Title 18 and 28, United States Code, as well as from delegations from the Judicial Conference of the United States, the Administrative Office, and other authorities?

A. Yes

B. No

7. Do you possess a Juris Doctorate or an advanced degree in a related field?

A. Yes

B. No

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

8. Which level description best describes your experience researching, developing, implementing and evaluating workplace programs and policies?

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

9. Which level description best describes your experience recommending and providing advice on changes in employment law policies and procedures to high-level officials?

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

10. Please address your experience recommending and providing advice on changes in employment law policies and procedures to high-level officials. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 5,000 characters or less.

11. Which level description best describes your experience advising on conflict resolution services, researching and analyzing employment law and workplace conduct issues, and preparing detailed and thorough analyses related to workplace conduct issues in a large/national-level organization?

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

12. I understand that failure to provide a written statement ("See Resume" or other non descriptive response is not sufficient) for each essay question could result in non consideration for this position.

A. Yes

B. No

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