To qualify at the CL-27, the applicant must have two years of specialized experience; or Completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one of the following superior academic achievement requirements:
- An overall “B” grade point average equaling 2.90 or better of a possible 4.0;
- Standing in the upper third of the class;
- “3.5” average or better in the major field of study, such as business or public administration, human resources management, industrial relations, or psychology;
- Election to membership in Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma XI, or one of the National Honorary Scholastic Societies meeting the minimum requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies, other than Freshman Honor Societies; or
- Completion of one academic year (18 semester or 27 quarter hours) of graduate study in an accredited university in business or public administration, political science, criminal justice, law, or other fields closely related to the subject matter of the position.
- Election to membership in Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma XI, or one of the National Honorary Scholastic Societies meeting the minimum requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies, other than Freshman Honor Societies; or
- Completion of one academic year (18 semester or 27 quarter hours) of graduate study in an accredited university in business or public administration, political science, criminal justice, law, or other fields closely related to the subject matter of the position.
To qualify at the CL-28, the applicant must have two years of specialized experience; or Completion of a master's degree or two years of graduate study (27 semester or 54 quarter hours) in an accredited university in business or public administration, political science, criminal justice, law, or other fields closely related to the subject matter of the position.
Required Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Extensive knowledge of procedures and practices as they relate to human resources management and processing. Knowledge of reporting requirements for human resources paperwork, transactions, and data. Knowledge of national regulations and changes impacting policies, procedures, and fair employment practices.
Extensive knowledge of human resource management such as recruitment and staffing, classification and compensation, benefits, performance management, adverse action procedures, and equal employment opportunity.
Skill in analyzing organizational functions and making recommendations on staffing, organizational structures, and other human resources solutions.
Skill in evaluating and analyzing staffing needs and recruiting qualified candidates for all jobs in the court unit.
Knowledge of federal court operations, functions, and organizational structure. Knowledge of the Guide to Judiciary Policies and Procedures, the Human Resources Manual, and of internal controls guidelines.
Knowledge of and compliance with the Code of Conduct for Judiciary Employees and court confidentiality requirements. Ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgment.
Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) to individuals and groups to provide training and/or explain human resources policies and activities. Ability to interact effectively and appropriately with others, providing customer service and resolving difficulties while complying with regulations, rules, and procedures. Ability to interact tactfully with a wide variety of people.
Skill in recommending training initiatives to senior management. Skill in creatively presenting ideas and information. Skill in strategic planning for short-term and long-term training programs. Skill in listening and coaching effectively.
Skill in the use of automated equipment including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and financial systems applications, as well as automated human resources systems and other computer-based systems used by the court unit to process human resources information. Knowledge of applicable human resources software and web-based applications.
