*Please note that this is not a remote work position and requires presence at the Toledo office. Periodic telework may be available, as determined by operational need.
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio is accepting applications for the position of Automation Specialist in its Toledo location. The court serves the 40 northernmost counties in the State of Ohio and is headquartered in Cleveland with additional court locations in Akron, Canton, Toledo, and Youngstown. This full-time permanent position reports to the Deputy Clerk in Charge in Toledo. The incumbent will serve as the local IT support; manage and troubleshoot end-user hardware and software; follow and adhere to districtwide information technology security policies and procedures; and coordinate with the IT Department regarding technical issues impacting the court. Salary is commensurate with experience. Occasional travel is required.
Representative Duties:
Required Qualifications:
Specialized Experience:
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited college or university and A+ or CompTIA certifications. Experience with Cisco IP phones. Experience supporting Virtual Private Network (VPN) clients.
Starting Salary:
This is a full-time, Court Personnel System position with salary commensurate with experience and qualifications within the range of CL Grade 27 (Step 1 $58,030 to Step 61 $94,338). First-time hires to the federal government typically start at the Step 1 beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. The Court Personnel System is divided into a developmental range (Steps 1-24) and a full performance range (Steps 25-61). Salary and promotion eligibility guidelines established by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts govern progression and accompanying salary increases within each range for the duration of one’s judiciary employment.
Conditions of Employment:
Employees of the United States Courts are not included in the government’s Civil Service classification and are considered “at will” employees.
Applicants must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents actively seeking citizenship. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete an Office of Personnel Management background investigation (including FBI National Criminal History Fingerprint check) and reference check. Employment will be considered provisional, pending a favorable suitability determination based on the results of the background investigation.
The Federal Financial Management Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages.
Benefits:
The United States Bankruptcy Court offers a generous benefits package to full-time, permanent employees. Some of these benefits are optional and require employee payment or co-payment. Available benefits include:
Application Process:
To be considered, qualified applicants must apply online by visiting the Employment section of the Ohio Northern Bankruptcy Court website at:
https://opportunities.ilnb.uscourts.gov/Employment/appform.cfm?ref=l4gsd9zw&pos=24-06
A full application packet consisting of a letter of interest, detailed résumé, list of three professional references, and a completed AO-78 Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (available by clicking “download” in the Attachments section of the application), must be received by 11:59 PM on the announcement closing date. All applicable sections of the AO-78 must be completed, and the form must be signed and dated. “See résumé” entries are considered non-responsive. Please do not provide answers to Questions 19, 20, and 21 on the AO-78 since answers to those questions are not required for this position. The AO-78 is designed to accept digital signatures. Applicants without access to digital signature software are required to print, sign their "wet" signature, and scan the signed form to be compliant with application submission requirements. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls will be accepted.
Applicants selected for an interview must travel at their own expense.
The court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this vacancy announcement, to withdraw the vacancy announcement, or to fill the position sooner than the closing date, if a closing date is shown, any of which actions may occur without prior notice.
The United States Bankruptcy Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer
TOTAL COMPENSATION STATEMENT
*SAMPLE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY *
POSITION: Automation Specialist, Full-Time
LOCATION: Toledo, Ohio
STARTING LEVEL: CL 27 ($58,030-$94,338)
SALARY: $58,030 per Annum
The Federal Judiciary provides a generous benefit package which, in addition to salary, is an important component of total compensation. This total compensation statement illustrates the value of the Federal Judiciary benefits. Please be advised that the information is tailored to this position as above, however, some of the individual benefit values may vary based on your benefit choices.
EARNINGS: $58,030
Retirement Benefits: $16,132
Health/Life Insurance: $16,917
Paid Time Off: $8,258
TOTAL EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS: $41,308
Employer contributions represent 41% of total compensation
TOTAL COMPENSATION WITH EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS: $99,338