<p>Summary</p> <p>Human resources and/or training specialists perform and coordinate administrative, technical, and professional work related to human resources programs and/or training activities, including ensuring compliance with the appropriate guidelines, policies, and approved internal controls.</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Overview</p> <ul> <li>Accepting applications </li><li>Open & closing dates </li></ul> <p>04/24/2025 to 07/24/2025</p> <ul> <li>Salary </li></ul> <p>$59,133 - $115,213 per year</p> <p>This job uses the Court Personnel System (CPS) pay scale.</p> <ul> <li>Pay scale & grade </li></ul> <p>CL 27 - 28</p> <ul> <li>Help </li></ul> <p>Location</p> <p>1 vacancy in the following location:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Memphis, TN</p> </li><li> <p>Remote job</p> </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Telework eligible </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Travel Required </li></ul> <p>Occasional travel - sometimes to the divisional office.</p> <ul> <li>Relocation expenses reimbursed </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Appointment type </li></ul> <p>Permanent</p> <ul> <li>Work schedule </li></ul> <p>Full-time</p> <ul> <li>Service </li></ul> <p>Excepted</p> <ul> <li>Promotion potential </li></ul> <p>28 - CL-28, Full Performance Level</p> <ul> <li> <p>Job family (Series)</p> </li><li> <p>0201 Human Resources Management</p> </li><li> <p>Supervisory status</p> </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Security clearance </li></ul> <p>Sensitive Compartmented Information</p> <ul> <li>Drug test </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Financial disclosure </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Bargaining unit status </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Announcement number </li></ul> <p>25-01</p> <ul> <li>Control number </li></ul> <p>835910200</p> <p>Help</p> <p>This job is open to</p> <ul> <li>The public </li></ul> <p>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Duties</p> <ul> <li>Formulate, implement and administer human resources policies, procedures and standards. Review, research, analyze, develop and recommend human resources policies. </li><li>Ensure adherence to the Guide to Judiciary Policy and Human Resources Manual regarding human resources practices and separation of duties. Develop, monitor, and update internal controls policies and procedures. </li><li>Coordinate with managers and the court unit executive(s) on the assessment and evaluation of staff performance throughout the year and maintain a tracking system for employee evaluations and step increases. Assist court unit executive(s) in the development of performance management plans and compensation strategies. Administer performance management systems, including assisting in the development of perfo1mance standards and rating criteria. </li><li>Advise court unit executive(s), managers, judges, chambers staff, and employees on human resources matters, procedures, and practices. Provide advice on employee relations, disciplinary actions, performance management, staffing and cost projections, benefits, and related issues. Participate in management meetings as necessary. Assist with disciplinary action procedures. </li><li>Advise unit executives, judges, and managers, on leave administration and tracking matters to ensure adherence to judiciary leave policies and procedures. </li><li>Perform duties related to benefits administration, recruitment, classification, staffing budget, payroll, workers compensation, personnel action processing, records maintenance, etc., for court units and chambers with varying needs and priorities. Maintain local personnel files, including payroll, leave records, and other accountability documents for audit purposes. </li><li>Administer and utilize automated systems for human resources activities including leave tracking, personnel projections, HRMIS, electronic records management, performance management, etc. </li></ul> <p>Help</p> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Conditions of Employment</p> <ul> <li>All applicants must be a U.S. citizen or must be a lawful permanent resident (i.e. green card holder) seeking U.S. citizenship or must complete an affidavit indicating their intent to apply for citizenship when they become eligible to do so. </li><li>Completion of FBI Fingerprint background check with periodic investigation, if applicable. </li><li>Employment will be provisional and contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the required background investigation. Retention depends upon a favorable suitability determination. </li><li>Employees are subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer. </li><li>Employees are considered "At-Will". </li><li>Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>CL 27-28: Two years of specialized experience.</p> <p>Education</p> <ul> <li>Requires at least two years of specialized experience equivalent to work performed at the CL-26. </li><li>Progressively responsible experience in at least one but preferably two or more functional areas of human resources management and administration ( classification, staffing, training, employee relations, etc.) that provided knowledge of the rules, regulations, terminology, etc. of the area of human resources administration. </li><li>Knowledge of training resources, procedures, and practices as they relate to the court unit's training program. </li><li>Knowledge of court operations and functions. Skill in filing and record keeping. </li><li>Knowledge of and compliance with the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and court confidentiality requirements. Ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgement. </li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with employees and the public. </li><li>Effectively communicate both orally and in writing. </li><li>Bachelor's degree preferred. </li></ul> <p>Additional information</p> <p>U.S. District Court, Western District of TN website: Western District of Tennessee | United States District Court</p> <p>Read more</p> <ul> <li>Benefits </li></ul> <p>Help</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>How You Will Be Evaluated</p> <p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p> <p>Applicants will also be evaluated based on a combination of education and experience.</p> <ul> <li>Benefits </li></ul> <p>Help</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <ul> <li>Required Documents </li></ul> <p>As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.</p> <p>Applicants must submit:</p> <ul> <li>Cover letter (include vacancy announcement # 24-06 Resume. </li><li>Completed Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment AO78. </li><li>Subject line of email must contain: Human Resources Specialist Vacancy #24-06. </li></ul> <p>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:</p> <p>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.</p> <p>Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.</p> <ul> <li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>Submit required documents to: tnwdjobs@tnwd.uscowts.gov</p> <p>Agency contact information</p> <p>Human Resources</p> <p>Email tnwdjobs@tnwd.uscowts.gov</p> <p>Address United States District Court, Western District of Tennessee</p> <p>Odell Horton Federal Building</p> <p>167 N Main, RM 242</p> <p>Memphis, TN 38103</p> <p>US</p> <p>Next steps</p> <p>Qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview.</p> <p>Application materials that do not adhere to this procedure may not be considered. Application materials submitted in addition to the required documents may not be considered or retained. Separate applications must be made to each vacancy announcement. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Travel reimbursement in connection with the selection process and/or relocation is not authorized.</p> <ul> <li>Fair and Transparent </li></ul> <p>The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.</p> <ul> <li>Criminal history inquiries </li><li>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy </li><li>Financial suitability </li><li>New employee probationary period </li><li>Privacy Act </li><li>Reasonable accommodation policy </li><li>Selective Service </li><li>Signature and false statements </li><li>Social security number request </li></ul> <p>Help</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>Applicants must submit:</p> <ul> <li>Cover letter (include vacancy announcement # 24-06 Resume. </li><li>Completed Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment AO78. </li><li>Subject line of email must contain: Human Resources Specialist Vacancy #24-06. </li></ul> <p>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:</p> <p>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.</p> <p>Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.</p> <p>Help</p> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>Submit required documents to: tnwdjobs@tnwd.uscowts.gov</p> <p>Read more</p> <p>Agency contact information</p> <p>Human Resources</p> <p>Email tnwdjobs@tnwd.uscowts.gov</p> <p>Address United States District Court, Western District of Tennessee</p> <p>Odell Horton Federal Building</p> <p>167 N Main, RM 242</p> <p>Memphis, TN 38103</p> <p>US</p> <p>Next steps</p> <p>Qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview.</p> <p>Application materials that do not adhere to this procedure may not be considered. Application materials submitted in addition to the required documents may not be considered or retained. Separate applications must be made to each vacancy announcement. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Travel reimbursement in connection with the selection process and/or relocation is not authorized.</p> <p>Read more</p> <p>Fair & Transparent</p> <p>The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.</p> <ul> <li>Criminal history inquiries </li><li>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy </li><li>Financial suitability </li><li>New employee probationary period </li><li>Privacy Act </li><li>Reasonable accommodation policy </li><li>Selective Service </li><li>Signature and false statements </li><li>Social security number request </li></ul> <p>Print</p> <p>Share</p> <ul> <li>Email </li><li>Facebook </li><li>LinkedIn </li><li>Twitter </li></ul> <p>Help</p> <p>Overview</p> <ul> <li>Accepting applications </li><li>Open & closing dates </li></ul> <p>04/24/2025 to 07/24/2025</p> <ul> <li>Salary </li></ul> <p>$59,133 - $115,213 per year</p> <p>This job uses the Court Personnel System (CPS) pay scale.</p> <ul> <li>Pay scale & grade </li></ul> <p>CL 27 - 28</p> <ul> <li>Location </li></ul> <p>1 vacancy in the following location:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Memphis, TN</p> </li><li> <p>Remote job</p> </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Telework eligible </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Travel Required </li></ul> <p>Occasional travel - sometimes to the divisional office.</p> <ul> <li>Relocation expenses reimbursed </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Appointment type </li></ul> <p>Permanent</p> <ul> <li>Work schedule </li></ul> <p>Full-time</p> <ul> <li>Service </li></ul> <p>Excepted</p> <ul> <li>Promotion potential </li></ul> <p>28 - CL-28, Full Performance Level</p> <ul> <li> <p>Job family (Series)</p> </li><li> <p>0201 Human Resources Management</p> </li><li> <p>Supervisory status</p> </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Security clearance </li></ul> <p>Sensitive Compartmented Information</p> <ul> <li>Drug test </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Financial disclosure </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Bargaining unit status </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Announcement number </li></ul> <p>25-01</p> <ul> <li>Control number </li></ul> <p>835910200</p> <p>This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/835910200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.</p>