Human Resources Specialist

United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia

Recruitment began on December 5, 2025

and the job listing Expires on January 5, 2026

Position Title: Human Resources Specialist

Announcement No.: 2025-04

Position Location: Washington, DC

Position Information:

Full-time, permanent, Excepted Service, one position is available

Salary Range: CL-25/26/27 ($55,940 – $110,012)

(Equivalent to a GS-9, 10, or 11. Salary determined by qualifications and experience.)
Area of Consideration:

Open to all qualified sources

Open Date: November 13, 2025

How to Apply:

Qualified individuals for this “at will” position must submit the following:

• A cover letter detailing how your experience relates to the
• A resume detailing all relevant experience, education, and skills

Failure to submit a complete, typed, and signed cover letter and AO-78, and resume will result in immediate disqualification. Description of Work section of the AO-78 must be complete to include salary information. Indicating “see resume” is not acceptable. Incomplete, handwritten, and/or unsigned applications will not be considered, returned or retained. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted and must travel at their own expense.

One application per candidate will be accepted for this announcement.

Applications may be mailed or hand delivered to:

United States District and Bankruptcy Courts

The United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia is recruiting for a Human Resources Specialist to join its Clerk’s Office team. The team works in a dynamic, fast-paced environment serving both a District Court often referred to as the second most important in the nation given the vast number of high-profile cases over which the judges preside and a Bankruptcy Court constantly leveraging technology for the benefit of customers.

The ideal candidate is a mature, self-motivated, career-oriented professional eager to grow with us, and the federal judiciary. The candidate must also share in the Clerk’s Office’s Vision and Mission of “providing exceptional service while upholding the administration of justice.”Finally, to assist you in achieving all your career goals with us, we offer our staff tuition assistance as the budget allows.

Please see the Benefits section of this announcement for additional benefits.

The Human Resources Specialist is in the consolidated human resources department, which supports the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia and the United States Probation Office (including law enforcement and non-law enforcement positions). The incumbent performs and coordinates administrative, technical, and professional work related to human resources programs on a district-wide basis. This includes ensuring compliance with the appropriate guidelines, policies, and approved internal controls.

The incumbent reports to the Human Resources Manager.

• Process a variety of human resources and payroll actions such as appointments, promotions, separations, terminations, within grade increases, and changes to benefits elections. Maintain automated personnel record system. Process workers compensation claims forms. Gather data for required reports, such as telework, fair employment practices, and workers compensation.
• Conduct assigned recruitment efforts, such as preparing position descriptions and vacancy announcements and ensuring positions are advertised according to the needs of the court unit, reviewing applications for completeness, scheduling interviews, administering tests, and maintaining recruitment files.
• Issue new employee credentials and identification cards.
• Maintain and monitor human resources records, including payroll and leave records using the Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) or other electronic database, adhering to national and court guidelines. Track and enter time sensitive data, such as employees’ date of promotion, performance evaluations, and step increases. Maintain leave and timekeeping records.
• Perform training activities related to human resources matters, such as preparing materials and…