Public Services Assistant

JobSummary

This is a full-time position with the Public Information Office at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C. Closing Date: Friday, 04/24/2026, 11:59 PM ET Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.

LowGrade

8

HighGrade

10

PromotionPotential

10

OrganizationCodes

JL/JL01

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• public

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

TravelCode

0

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• The Public Services Assistant is often the first point of contact for the public and press in person, on the telephone, and electronically at the Supreme Court. The Public Services Assistant responds to a high volume of requests for information, including general inquiries about the Court, assistance with finding materials on the Court's website, and requests for Court documents. The Public Services Assistant is responsible for obtaining, updating, and distributing resources and reference materials, including Court schedules, case materials, and Court publications. The Public Services Assistant prepares Court orders and opinions for public release, manages the seating process for press on Court session days, and supervises film crews. This role coordinates frequently with other Court offices to meet public and press needs, provides assistance in managing a large file system and in retrieval of documents to support the work of the office, maintains office supplies, and performs other administrative duties as assigned. The Public Services Assistant reports directly to the Public Information Officer and is supervised by the Deputy Public Information Officer.

Education

A bachelor's degree is required.

Requirements

Evaluations

We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.

HowToApply

You must upload the cover letter and resume. These two documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 04/24/2026, in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior federal and/or military experience. In that case your most recent SF-50, Statement of Service, and/or DD-214 will also be required. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

WhatToExpectNext

Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.

RequiredDocuments

The following documents are required: A cover letter A resume

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.usa.gov/benefits-for-federal-employees

OtherInformation

Working for the Supreme Court of the United States offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and the SmartBenefits transit subsidy.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

02

AnnouncementClosingType

03

AnnouncementClosingTypeOption

200

AgencyContactEmail

hr@supremecourt.gov

AgencyContactPhone

(202) 479-3404

SecurityClearance

Not Required

DrugTestRequired

False

AdjudicationType