Duties

The Special Assistant provides a variety of direct assistance to the Counselor to the Chief Justice in connection with duties assigned to the Counselor. See 28 U.S.C. § 677. Tracks administrative business for the Counselor to address with the Chief Justice for information and decision; completes ensuing assignments; and maintains accurate records. Assists with planning for special events such as investitures, memorials, international judicial exchanges, and visits from official guests. Performs various drafting, editing, and writing assignments. Assists the Counselor and Staff Director with sensitive human resources issues, in liaison with the Justices' chambers, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
• Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

  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.

  The following documents are required:

  • A cover letter

  • A resume

• How to Apply

  You must upload the cover letter and resume. These two documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 08/02/2024, 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.

  Agency contact information

  Human Resources Office

  Phone

  (202) 479-3404

  Email

  hr@supremecourt.gov

  Address

  Supreme Court of the United States
  1 First Street NE
  Washington, DC 20543
  US

  Next steps

  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.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents