• Job Description

  Req#: 759310100
  Summary
  
  The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) is seeking a highly motivated and professional Programs Specialist. Join a dedicated and mission-focused team that supports the AO's Deputy Director as well as executive offices that work closely with agency leadership, including audit, general counsel, fair employment practices, human resources, legislative affairs, public affairs, risk management, and secretariat services.
  
  This job is open to
  • Internal to an agency
    
    Current federal employees of this agency.
  
  
  Clarification from the agency
  
  This vacancy announcement is open to current employees of the federal judiciary (AO or U.S. Courts) nationwide. This position is eligible for full-time remote telework. The selectee of this position may be assigned to an official duty station within or outside the Washington, DC metro area. Accordingly, pay will be set based on the locality area/official duty station assigned.
  
  Duties
  
  This position is in the Deputy Director's Office (DDO). The DDO is seeking a highly motivated professional Programs Specialist to serve as Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Investigator responsible for conducting, tracking, monitoring, and reporting on independent investigations of fraud, waste, or abuse. The DDO oversees the federal Judiciary's internal controls programs and monitors review and assessment activities to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of Judiciary programs, operations, and systems. The DDO also reports on audit, internal control, and accountability initiatives to the Judicial Conference Committee on Audits and Administrative Office Accountability.
  
  The ideal candidate must have strong research and writing skills; experience handling sensitive material; excellent verbal communication skills; proven organizational and time management skills; and the ability to handle multiple and competing priorities.
  
  The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
  
  1. Analyzing and fielding allegations of fraud, waste, or abuse (FWA).
  2. Performing independent investigations for chief judges and other senior Judiciary officials including investigation planning; identifying, requesting, and analyzing records and documents; interviewing; and preparing independent and objective reports of findings and recommendations.
  3. Leading teams of subject-matter experts to carry out investigations.
  4. Developing working relationships with staff in the AO, courts, and federal public defender organizations to facilitate investigations and information gathering about allegations or FWA investigations.
  5. Coordinating with other AO offices for the resolution of matters that do not constitute fraud, waste, or abuse.
  6. Preparing and presenting summary reports for chief judges, AO executives, and Judicial Conference committees on allegations, investigative activity, and follow-up actions.
  7. Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures for the handling of FWA allegations.
  8. Responding to email and phone inquiries from the courts and the public regarding oversight activities, including fraud, waste, and abuse.
  9. Leading the AO's communications efforts about how to report allegations of suspected fraud, waste, and abuse.
  
  
  Requirements
  
  Conditions of Employment
  
  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
  
  1. All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
  2. Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO. If non-citizens are considered for hire into a temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO Human Resources Office there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at USAJOBS Help Center | Employment of non-citizens/. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
  3. All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check.
  4. New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
  5. All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.
  6. You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor. Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment.
  7. If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation.
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.
  
  Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) (preferably 3 years) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience in (1) planning and conducting investigations, management reviews, or other fact-finding studies in accordance with documented review standards; and (2) producing and presenting documented, logical, clear, and well-written reports on complex and sensitive issues.
  
  Education
  
  This position does not require education to qualify.
  
  Additional information
  
  The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  
  
  • Benefits
    
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    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
  
  
  How You Will Be Evaluated
  
  You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
  
  We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, we will evaluate your application package, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.
  
  You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume and/or narrative responses, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Failure to submit the mandatory narrative responses will result in not receiving full consideration and/or rating credit. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, withdrawing an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
  
  
  • Benefits
    
    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
    
    Review our benefits
    
    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
  • Required Documents
    
    As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
    
    For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required:
    
    • Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.
    • Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume.
    • Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 to verify current or former Federal employment status.
    • Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.
    
    
    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
    
    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.
  • How to Apply
    
    To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
    
    The complete application package must be submitted by 11/22/2023 to receive consideration.
    
    To begin, click
    
    • Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
    • You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
    • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
    • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
    • Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12198736
    
    
    Agency contact information
    
    Rosemarie Thompson
    
    Phone
    
    202-502-3800
    
    Email
    
    Rosemarie_Thompson@ao.uscourts.gov
    
    Address
    
    Administrative Office of the US Courts One Columbus Circle NE Washington, DC 20544 US
    
    Next steps
    
    After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and referral to the hiring official if determined qualified. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
  • Fair and Transparent
    
    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
    
    
    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
    • Reasonable accommodation policy
    • Financial suitability
    • Selective Service
    • New employee probationary period
    • Signature and false statements
    • Privacy Act
    • Social security number request
  
  
  Required Documents
  
  For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required:
  
  • Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.
  • Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume.
  • Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 to verify current or former Federal employment status.
  • Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  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.
  
  How to Apply
  
  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
  
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11/22/2023 to receive consideration.
  
  To begin, click
  
  • Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
  • You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
  • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
  • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12198736
  
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Rosemarie Thompson
  
  Phone
  
  202-502-3800
  
  Email
  
  Rosemarie_Thompson@ao.uscourts.gov
  
  Address
  
  Administrative Office of the US Courts One Columbus Circle NE Washington, DC 20544 US
  
  Next steps
  
  After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and referral to the hiring official if determined qualified. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
  
  Fair & Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

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