Department: Judicial Branch
Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia
Salary Range: $121785 - $197200 Per Year
Job Summary: This position is in the Training Division (TD) within the Defender Services Office (DSO). The DSO administers the federal defender services program, ensuring the right to counsel guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment, the Criminal Justice Act, and other statutory mandates for individuals unable to afford legal representation. DSO provides leadership, direction, administration, management, oversight, and support for the federally appointed counsel system.
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Qualifications: Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience must demonstrate ALL areas defined below: Supervising staff by providing oversight, guidance, assistance, and support. Leading a wide variety of in-person and virtual training initiatives. Developing short- and long-term workplans for training programs and managing workplan timelines. Establishing priorities and identifying solutions to meet program objectives.
How to Apply: The complete application package must be submitted by 04/27/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12916730
Application Deadline: 2026-04-27