Courtroom Technology Specialist

Announcement No.:2025-12

Position Location: Washington, DC

Position Information:

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

Area of Consideration:

Open to all qualified sources

Open Date: November 21, 2025

Salary Range: CL-26/27/28 ($61,603 - $131,826)

(Equivalent to a GS-10/11/12. Salary determined by qualifications and experience.)

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. Applicants for Vacancy No. 2025-02, need not reapply.

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 Courtroom Technology 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 as a whole. 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.

This position is located in the Clerk’s Office of the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia. The incumbent is assigned to the Office of Information Technology (OIT) and reports to the Director of Information Technology. Courtroom technology in this role includes presentation systems, video conferencing, and sound equipment, ensuring seamless audiovisual operations for court proceedings.

This incumbent supports the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of courtroom technology across the District and Bankruptcy Courts, including courtrooms, grand jury meeting rooms, and conference spaces. This position also assists in coordinating video conferencing systems, ensuring reliable remote participation while adhering to industry standards.

Additionally, the incumbent provides technical support to judges, court staff, attorneys, and federal agencies using courtroom technology for trials and hearings. Upon request, they assist other courts in establishing automated courtroom systems, offering guidance and expertise.

This incumbent helps ensure courtroom technology operates smoothly, proactively addressing technical issues and assisting in user training to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.

• Assist in the daily operation of courtroom audiovisual (AV) and teleconferencing technology to ensure seamless functionality for hearings, trials, and other court proceedings.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Audio/Visual over Internet Protocol (AVoIP) hardware, audio digital signal processors, monitors, microphones, interpreter consoles, teleconferencing devices, and other courtroom technology.
• Support the design, implementation, and optimization of digital signal processing systems to ensure high-quality audio transmission. Assist in integrating audio feeds within courtrooms, ensuring accessibility for court reporters and proper…