The Administrative Office (AO), an agency of the judicial branch of the federal government, is committed to serving and supporting the federal court system of the United States. The AO provides a broad range of legislative, legal, financial, technology, management, administrative and program support services to the federal courts.

Duties

OPPORTUNITY: The AO is seeking applicants for our agency's Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program. The Co-Op Program allows students to be appointed on a temporary basis as an AO employee. The duration of the appointment is determined based on the student's academic schedule and anticipated graduation date. Participants in the Co-Op Program may be non-competitively converted to an Excepted Service appointment upon the conclusion of their studies. The opportunity is intended to provide valuable work experience for students interested in a public service career. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate-level program. The student will have an opportunity to improve his or her writing, research, analytical, logical, multi-tasking, and customer-service skills. Students will work 20 hours per week during the school year and are allowed to work up to 32 hours per week. Students will work full time during the summer months and other school breaks. All internships at the AO are on-site at the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building (TMFJB) and telework is not permitted. Incumbent supports the work of departmental management staff by conducting day-to-day administrative support activities and by providing a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. This specific position will be in the Department of Program Services (DPS), Case Management Systems Office (CMSO) Duties include, but are not limited to: The duties of the position include, but are not limited to: Assisting in the facilitation of the inaugural CMSO court-innovation hub. Performance of routing and recurring development assignments. Assisting in developing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and administrative control systems for CMSO. Receiving and responding to complaints and questions relating to assigned area of responsibility; reviews problems and recommends corrective actions. Participating in program evaluation and the development and implementation of new or revised programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation. Maintains accurate records and files; develops storage of records and retention schedules. Assists with, coordinates, and organizes community events; explains Office policies and programs; provides outreach and public education programs to the community. Performing administrative duties, project management, and division scheduling.

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Qualification Requirements: Qualifications for the Cooperative Education Program positions are closely related to the criteria established for Executive Branch positions by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Co-Op positions are classified and paid under a broad-banded system. Salary is set commensurate with educational background and experience. Demonstrated relevant work experience will be credited. Applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student in either an undergraduate or graduate-level program. Applicants must have completed at least one year of undergraduate education beyond high school. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0. A transcript will be required during the time of application to confirm proof of eligibility. Applicants must be available to work year-round in Washington, DC, and be able to remain employed at the AO for at least one year. Additional Qualification Requirements: In addition to meeting the BASIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS, applicants must also: Have the ability to work well in a team environment. Have strong communication and reading skills and be detailed oriented. Have a working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, or WordPerfect. Have excellent writing, reading and interpersonal skills, and be able to organize a variety of assignments simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will be an undergraduate or graduate level student working towards a degree in computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, or engineering.

Education

School Affiliation: All students in the Cooperative Education Program must be enrolled in an accredited school, and must be working toward a degree, diploma, certificate, etc. on a full-time or part-time basis. Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States. A transcript is required at the time of application for proof of enrollment and education.

Contacts

• Address Department of Program Services One Columbus Circle, NE Washington, DC 20544 US
• Name: Bassin Njie
• Phone: (202) 502-2202
• Email: [email protected]