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Vacancy Announcement

(Amended)

Program Specialist

(Term one-year position)

International Office

Federal Judicial Center

Washington, DC 20002-8003

The Federal Judicial 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. 

The incumbent will be part of the International Office (IO) and work under the supervision of the 

IO Director. They will be responsible for collaborating with staff from the Center’s Education 

and Research Divisions and coordinating with the information technology and editorial offices to 

assist with IO programs. This term position requires regular interaction with US and foreign 

judges, court administrative personnel, subject matter experts, and staff at partner institutions.

Occasional travel may be required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent’s program-related responsibilities include:

• Reviewing requests for technical assistance.

• Helping to plan and implement IO programs held in the US, abroad, and virtually.

• Responding to queries from US judges and foreign judiciaries.

• Serving as first line of support for visiting scholars.

• Liaising with staff from the Administrative Office of the US Courts and other US 

government agencies.

• Representing IO, by designation, in meetings.

• Drafting correspondence, memoranda, and reports.

• Formatting PowerPoint presentations and program materials.

• Updating and maintaining the Judiciaries Worldwide website. 

The incumbent’s responsibilities also involve the IO website on comparative judicial practice, 

Judiciaries Worldwide (JW). This includes formatting written material as webpages, creating 
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graphics, and developing interactive elements for the site (with assistance from the Center’s 

Information Technology Office, as needed). The incumbent may research and draft new content

for the site and review and edit pieces created by others. 

Specific JW duties include:

• Consulting with the IO Director and contributors on content editing, graphics 

development, and web design.

• Designing and revising graphics.

• Posting approved content and graphics in a timely manner.

• Maintaining the site through page updates (graphics, text, layout) and managing 

submissions.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong Microsoft Office Skills (specifically PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).

• Demonstrated ability to conduct research and write clearly and concisely.

• Experience with videoconferencing applications such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

• Aptitude for working on a variety of assignments under time constraints.

• Commitment to ensuring deadlines are met and delivering quality media consistent with 

FJC guidelines.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

• Self-initiative and desire for continuing professional growth.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interest in judicial administration, international studies, and rule of law.

• Aptitude for engaging with new and innovative web-tools and designs (e.g., Tableau, 

Adobe Creative Suite, Drupal).

• Portfolio demonstrating a variety of media, preferably including informational materials.

• Familiarity with presentation software such as Mentimeter, Prezi, or Slido.

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
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• Bachelor’s degree in international affairs, political science, history, or related subject 

area. 

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

This is a term, one-year position with the possibility of extension at the Center’s discretion. The 

starting salary is set at $62,120 (includes 2024 D.C. locality). This position falls in the Center’s 

pay band 3, which has a salary range up to $116,459. For a successful candidate not currently a 

member of the Center staff, a higher starting salary, not to exceed $65,226 (includes 2024 D.C. 

locality) may be considered if the candidate furnishes proof that their current salary falls above 

the pay band 3 minimum salary of $62,120 (includes 2024 D.C. locality), in which case the 

Center would match that salary up to the starting salary limit of $65,226 (includes 2024 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. 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 located 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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

In a brief cover letter referring to Announcement #24-02T, 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.24-02T.pdf. 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.
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When applying, please refer to Announcement #24-02T. This vacancy will remain open 

until filled, but to assure full consideration, your application must be received by

midnight on April 19, 2024. 

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• You must be a United States Citizen, subject to the exceptions enumerated at 

https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/search-judiciary-jobs/citizenship-requirementsemployment-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.