Deputy Director

Summary

The Federal Judicial Center (Center) is the federal courts' agency for research and continuing education. Congress established the Center in 1967 as a separate organization within the federal judicial system at the request of the Judicial Conference of the United States. A nine-member board, chaired by the Chief Justice of the United States, determines its basic policies.

This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

The Center seeks a Deputy Director for its Education Division, which helps improve the administration of justice by providing learning experiences and resources for the federal judicial branch. The deputy director reports to the division director and helps the division director oversee operations of the division and assists with day-to-day management; allocation of resources; coordination of programs and projects among groups, with other Center staff, and with people (faculty, advisory committees, vendors, etc.) outside the Center. The ADDs of EE, JLE, MPDE, PPSE, and MPG (currently vacant) report to the deputy director. The Administrative Team also reports to the deputy director. This position requires regular overnight travel (approximately 25-30 days per year).

The deputy director's responsibilities include:

• Under the guidance of the division director, working with the Education Division's Administrative Team and the Center's Office of Administration to manage the Education Division's fiscal year program budget allocation of approximately $6-$8 million, depending on the year.
• Providing oversight of the Education Division's hotel and other contracting, and processing of travel reimbursements, for education programs.
• Addressing personnel-related matters, in consultation as needed with the ADDs and the division director, and where appropriate with the Office of Administration (Human Resources) and the Center's deputy director.
• Overseeing the Administrative Team's collection and maintenance of program-related data and producing reports of data as needed, including for the Center's bi-annual reports to its board and for the Center's Annual Report.
• Providing consultation and guidance to the ADDs on program planning and assisting the division director in developing the Education Division's annual Education Plan.
• Overseeing, with the division director, the implementation of the Education Division's Education Plan.
• Assisting the division director with ensuring communication about and implementation of Center policies and procedures within the Education Division, including those related to budget, travel, professional development, office space, remote work, schedules, and leave.
• Reviewing resources and program materials produced by the Education Division including videos, podcasts, e-learning content, program agendas, and publications.
• Assisting the division director in ensuring the rigor, relevance, and integrity of education programs and resources.
• Assisting the division director in communication and coordination with the Center's director and deputy director.
• Performing other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Key Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen, subject to the exceptions enumerated at https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/search-judiciary-jobs/citizenship-requirements-employment-judiciary.
• Selectee must favorably complete a background investigation.
• Relatives of Center staff members may not be employed at the Center in any capacity.
• All requirements must be met for full consideration.

The Federal Judicial Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and an inclusive work culture. It strives to maintain a professional and collegial workplace in which everyone is valued and treated fairly and respectfully.

Qualifications

Mandatory Qualifications

• Education
  
  • Advanced degree in education, a social science, business administration, or law
• Experience
  
  • 5 years of supervisory experience in a professional institution or office, preferably in the fields of judicial and court education, continuing legal education, or other professional education
  • 3 years of experience designing and delivering educational programs for adults
• Skills and Abilities
  
  • Excellent skills managing people, projects, and resources
  • Ability to work independently while respecting the role of the division director
  • Strong writing and public speaking skills
  • Superior organization and communication skills
  • Ability to work cooperatively, collaboratively, and respectfully with people inside and outside the organization to meet the Center's mission
  • Diplomatic skills to successfully navigate internal and external relationships

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to the mandatory qualifications, you're a strong candidate for this position if you possess a collection of some of the knowledge, skills, experience, and characteristics listed below. The list represents a range of possible qualifications, not a checklist that must be met. No one will possess all of these characteristics. A strong candidate for this position can demonstrate proficiency in some combination of these areas:

• Management Ability
  
  
  • Experience with budget uncertainty
  • Experience developing, mentoring, and coaching new and seasoned managers, faculty, and/or staff
  • Familiarity with federal procurement and personnel rules and procedures
  • Experience managing on-site and remote employees
  • Experience enhancing and streamlining processes, services, and programs
  • Comfort using data collection and presentation software
• Organizational Culture
  
  • Familiarity with the structure and operation of the federal judicial system, including the importance of judicial independence
  • Experience working in law, the courts, or law enforcement, preferably at the federal level
  • Experience organizing and facilitating problem-solving and decision-making meetings
• Education Acumen
  
  • Experience developing and implementing training needs assessments using a variety of methods
  • Familiarity with competency-based education models
  • Experience measuring learning transfer for training programs over time
  • Familiarity with educational technology used to design, develop, deliver, and assess training
  • Experience with logistics, planning, execution, and project management aspects of in-person and online training

Education

Advanced degree in education, a social science, business administration, or law.

Additional information

Salary and Benefits

The starting salary is set at $147,509 (includes D.C. locality). This position falls in the Center's pay band 6, which has a salary range up to $223,836 (includes D.C. locality). For a successful candidate not currently a member of the Center staff, a higher starting salary, not to exceed $184,387 (includes D.C. locality) may be considered if the candidate furnishes proof that their current salary falls above the pay band 6 minimum salary of $147,509 (includes D.C. locality), in which case the Center would match that salary up to the starting salary limit of $184,387 (includes D.C. locality). This is the maximum starting salary, and it is non-negotiable. In addition, a successful candidate who does not live within the D.C. locality region or work at the official duty station in Washington, D.C., for 16 or more work hours per pay period will not receive D.C. region locality pay and will receive the locality pay of their place of primary residence (telework site). If a successful internal candidate's salary falls above the range minimum, the salary will be matched up to their current salary.

Federal government benefits are applicable. An array of supplemental benefits is also offered, including a transportation subsidy and a flexible benefit program allowing for pre-tax deductions for health insurance, health care, dependent care, and commuter expenses. The FJC is in the Thurgood Marshall Building, conveniently situated to public transportation directly beside Union Station. The Marshall Building houses a child development center, a health fitness facility, and a cafeteria for its tenants.

The Federal Judicial Center offers a range of telework and flexible work schedule options based on the employee's position categorization. When business needs arise, all Center employees are required to work at the official duty station in Washington, D.C., or at a temporary duty station. The Center does not pay for relocation expenses; however, Center employees receive reimbursement for all official business travel.

This position does not carry the tenure rights of positions in the competitive civil service.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Selected applicants will also be evaluated based upon the question responses provided during a structured interview.

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• 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.
  
  Please see the "How to Apply" section.
  
  
  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
  
  Application Procedures
  
  In a brief cover letter referring to Announcement #24-08, please summarize how you satisfy the qualifications listed above. Applications without the required cover letter or with cover letters that do not address the qualifications will not be considered. Along with the cover letter, please include a current resume that specifies dates of employment and responsibilities for all related positions. A cover letter and resume in a single combined PDF document is required. Name the file using your last name, first name, and the announcement number, as follows: Lastname.Firstname.24-08.pdf. Any information provided in the transmittal email will not be considered part of the application.
  
  All applications should be submitted by email to personnel@fjc.gov
  
  When applying, please refer to Announcement #24-08. To assure full consideration, your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. on October 15, 2024.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Elia Bendavid
  
  Email
  
  personnel@fjc.gov
  
  Address
  
  Federal Judicial Center
  
  Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building
  
  One Columbus Circle, N.E.
  
  Washington, DC 20002-8003
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Complete applications will be evaluated based on qualifications. The hiring manager will consider the most highly qualified candidates for a possible interview. Applicants will be notified by e-mail once the position has been filled.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Please see the "How to Apply" section.


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

Application Procedures

In a brief cover letter referring to Announcement #24-08, please summarize how you satisfy the qualifications listed above. Applications without the required cover letter or with cover letters that do not address the qualifications will not be considered. Along with the cover letter, please include a current resume that specifies dates of employment and responsibilities for all related positions. A cover letter and resume in a single combined PDF document is required. Name the file using your last name, first name, and the announcement number, as follows: Lastname.Firstname.24-08.pdf. Any information provided in the transmittal email will not be considered part of the application.

All applications should be submitted by email to personnel@fjc.gov

When applying, please refer to Announcement #24-08. To assure full consideration, your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. on October 15, 2024.

Agency contact information

Elia Bendavid

Email

personnel@fjc.gov

Address

Federal Judicial Center

Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building

One Columbus Circle, N.E.

Washington, DC 20002-8003

US

Next steps

Complete applications will be evaluated based on qualifications. The hiring manager will consider the most highly qualified candidates for a possible interview. Applicants will be notified by e-mail once the position has been filled.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request