Jury Administrator

JobSummary

This job opportunity is with the Judicial Branch of the Federal Government. This position is in the District Court clerk's office. Jury administrators perform administrative and customer service work to coordinate and prepare qualified jurors for jury selection in accordance with approved internal controls, procedures, and rules. Some travel between Omaha and Lincoln will be required.

LowGrade

27

HighGrade

27

PromotionPotential

27

SubAgencyName

United States District Court - District of Nebraska

OrganizationCodes

JL/JL02

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• public

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

TravelCode

1

MajorDuties

• Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Manage the District Court's jury system. Analyze the jury system and make recommendations for improvement to the clerk. Evaluate and test new jury systems. Create the court's jury wheels/lists. Prepare, mail, receive responses, and process qualification materials. Grant or deny requests for deferral of service and follow up on non-compliant jurors. Manage jury utilization of the court. Prepare orientation materials. Conduct juror orientation and assist jurors with their logistical needs. Create jury panels in preparation for trial. Monitor and record juror attendance for management of their service and payment. Prepare annual tax statements for juror compensation. Maintain jury system record. Prepare statistical reports for the clerk, judges, and the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Requirements

Applicants must be a citizen of the United States or eligible to work in the United States. To review citizenship requirements for employment in the Judiciary, please visit http://www.uscourts.gov. The final candidate will be subject to a background security check after a conditional offer of employment has been extended and accepted. Applicants will not be asked about their criminal history prior to receiving a tentative offer of employment. Applicants completing the AO-78 Application for Judicial Branch Employment are not required to complete questions 18 through 20 regarding criminal history. Criminal history is not in itself disqualifying. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process, as well as disciplinary action if discovered after an individual's date of hire. All application information is subject to verification. Employment will be provisional and contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the required background investigation. Employees are subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer. Except for probation officers, employees are considered "at will." Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.

Evaluations

Please refer to the qualifications listed in this announcement.

HowToApply

Applicants must submit a PDF document to USDCHR@ned.uscourts.gov to include a: Cover letter Resume Application Form AO-78 (all sections must be completed) Contact information for three professional references Application materials that do not adhere to this procedure will not be considered. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Travel reimbursement in connection with the selection process and/or relocation is not authorized. The Clerk of Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this vacancy announcement at any time or to withdraw it without prior notice.

WhatToExpectNext

Only the most qualified candidates will be contracted.

RequiredDocuments

Cover letter Resume Application Form AO-78 (all sections must be completed) Contact information for three professional references

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance Health and dependent reimbursement accounts Student loan forgiveness Federal Employee Retirement System Thrift Savings Plan with 5% match Flexible work schedule Telework Paid annual and sick leave Paid federal holidays Parking On-site fitness facility

BenefitsUrl

https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits

OtherInformation

The District of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among staff. Mission The U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska exists to maintain and perpetuate a law-abiding society by preserving the rule of law through just and orderly resolution of disputes.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

02

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

USDCHR@ned.uscourts.gov

SecurityClearance

Not Required

DrugTestRequired

False

AdjudicationType