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*Please note that this is not a remote work position and will require periodic, on-site work conducted at all districtwide offices. Consideration may be given to a district duty station assignment other than Canton, which may impact the salary/grade information listed above. Periodic telework may be available, as determined by operational need.

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Information Technology (IT). The court serves the 40 northernmost counties in the State of Ohio and is headquartered in Cleveland, with additional locations in Akron, Canton, Toledo, and Youngstown. The Assistant Director of IT reports to the Director of IT and acts on his behalf in his absence. Occasional travel is required.

Representative Duties:

  • Coordinate the development, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure systems within the court. Ensure the court’s IT infrastructure provides a responsive, reliable, and secure environment for delivering all Judiciary-developed, locally developed and approved commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications and systems. Recommend and implement changes and upgrades to improve systems, and lower recurring costs.
  • Manage, develop, and mentor the IT infrastructure staff responsible for the court’s automation infrastructure, which includes the local area network (LAN), voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony, telecommunications, courtroom technology (audio, video, and evidence systems), servers, workstations, storage area networks (SANs), office automation, equipment monitoring systems, and automation security systems. Recommend appropriate training for staff and ensure they are cross-trained to the extent possible to maintain infrastructure reliability.
  • Coordinate with the Administrative Office (AO) Network Management Facility personnel to maintain the court’s wide area network (WAN).
  • Specify, install, configure, upgrade, maintain, and support the court’s Windows server and desktop environments so that systems are available, reliable, responsive, and secure to all end-users during business hours.
  • Ensure server room and data closet support systems, such as uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), data closet and server room heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, are scheduled for preventative maintenance on a regular basis.
  • Establish infrastructure standards, assign, and review work, evaluate performance, manage workflow, establish priorities, manage multiple work assignments, and set deadlines for the infrastructure staff.
  • Develop and implement short-term and long-range IT infrastructure improvement plans.
  • Ensure all systems are secure by applying all patches and hot fixes in a timely manner.
  • Develop, test, and document appropriate backup procedures and disaster recovery plans.
  • Ensure system configurations, security policies, and procedures are documented.
  • Ensure the court’s courtroom technology systems are properly configured, maintained, upgraded, and supported so the court’s staff can conduct and support hearings. These systems include control systems, audio systems, recording systems, video conference systems and evidence presentation systems.
  • Ensure robust monitoring systems are installed, configured, upgraded, and maintained to alert appropriate IT staff when server room or data closet environments or systems are outside established parameters.
  • Ensure there is a separation of duties between program development and systems administration.
  • Ensure the court’s infrastructure staff strives to meet all parameters as defined in the IT Security Scorecard, and consistently works towards continuous improvement in the court’s IT security posture. Respond in a timely manner to Security Operations Center (SOC) notifications and all high-risk vulnerabilities are mitigated prior to deployment of a system. Ensure system log files are collected, analyzed, and stored according to AO policies and procedures.
  • Meet with IT staff and Automation Specialists to determine IT needs for the court, and as needed with managers, judges, court unit executives, other court units, and vendors. Remain current regarding emerging technologies and security issues.
  • Ensure that infrastructure staff research and evaluate appropriate replacement systems when the court’s infrastructure equipment is declared-end-of-life and develop and deploy replacement strategy to assure ongoing vendor support.
  • Responsible for maintaining the court’s commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software licenses and ensuring the authorized license usage is not exceeded.
  • Develop configuration standards for all infrastructure systems. Ensure the court’s servers (e.g., VMWare, Linux, Windows), storage area networks, databases (e.g., Informix, MySQL, and MS SQL), and applications are maintained and managed in accordance with the standards defined by the infrastructure staff and the IT Security Policies.
  • Analyze data from the asset and patch management, log collection, vulnerability scanning, end-point protection, and firewall tools for security incidents. Ensure corrective action is taken according to risk severity. Adhere to and enhance the court’s IT security posture by conducting network security assessments. Prepare and test backup and recovery procedures and disaster recovery plans.
  • Demonstrate and utilize efficient project management techniques for IT infrastructure projects.
  • Ensure the automation equipment inventory is maintained and up to date.
  • Have secondary responsibility for management of the IT maintenance agreements, IT procurement, and development of the IT spending plan.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field, or relevant certifications or three years’ experience in a managerial role within IT.
  • At least five years of specialized experience with systems administration; administration of virtualized server environments; storage area networks; and securing, supporting, and maintaining data networks.
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows domain administration, Microsoft licensing and client deployment.
  • Experience working with outside vendors to procure hardware, maintenance, and support contracts.
  • Understanding of Linux server administration.
  • Expertise in implementing, configuring, and testing IT solutions.
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • The ability to multitask, manage projects efficiently, and meet established deadlines.
  • The ability to exercise good judgment and take initiative.
  • The ability to work collaboratively with a team.
  • The ability to interact with non-technical users in a professional and supportive manner.
  • The ability to travel is required. Travel requirements would be considered light.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least five years’ experience managing a group of dynamic IT infrastructure professionals that cover a broad range of responsibilities.
  • Agile project management skills are a plus.
  • Familiarity with security reporting, security policy writing/review and auditing of an IT environment.

Starting Salary:

This is a full-time, Court Personnel System position with salary commensurate with experience and qualifications within the range of CL Grade 29 (Step 1 $86,393 to Step 61 $140,419). First-time hires to the federal government typically start at the Step 1 beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. The Court Personnel System is divided into a developmental range (Steps 1-24) and a full performance range (Steps 25-61). Salary and promotion eligibility guidelines established by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts govern progression and accompanying salary increases within each range for the duration of one’s judiciary employment.

Conditions of Employment:

Employees of the United States Courts are not included in the government’s Civil Service classification and are considered “at will” employees.

Applicants must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents actively seeking citizenship. The Assistant Director of IT position is a High-Sensitive position within the Federal Judiciary. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete an Office of Personnel Management moderate risk background investigation (including FBI National Criminal History Fingerprint check, a credit search, references, and a five-year local law enforcement and court records review). Employment will be considered provisional, pending a favorable suitability determination based on the results of the background investigation. The Assistant Director of IT will also be subject to updated background investigations every five years.

The Federal Financial Management Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages.

Benefits:

The United States Bankruptcy Court offers a generous benefits package to full-time, permanent employees. Some of these benefits are optional and require employee payment or co-payment. Available benefits include:

  • 11 Paid Federal Holidays
  • 13 Days Paid Vacation (per year for the first three years)
  • 20 Days Paid Vacation (after three years)
  • 26 Days Paid Vacation (after fifteen years)
  • 13 Days Paid Sick Leave
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Thrift Savings Plan with matching funds (Traditional and Roth 401k options)
  • Participation in Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS-FRAE)
  • Health, Dependent, Limited Purpose, & Commuter Reimbursement Programs
  • Public Transit Subsidy Program
  • Flexible Benefits Program
  • Credit for prior government service

Application Process:

To be considered, qualified applicants must apply online by visiting the Employment section of the Ohio Northern Bankruptcy Court website at:

https://opportunities.ilnb.uscourts.gov/Employment/appform.cfm?ref=l4gsd9zw&pos=24-05

A full application packet consisting of a letter of interest, detailed résumé, list of three professional references, and a completed AO-78 Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (available by clicking “download” in the Attachments section of the application), must be received by 11:59 PM on the announcement closing date. All applicable sections of the AO-78 must be completed, and the form must be signed and dated. “See résumé” entries are considered non-responsive. Please answer Questions 19, 20, and 21 on the AO-78 since answers to those questions are required for this position. The AO-78 is designed to accept digital signatures. Applicants without access to digital signature software are required to print, sign their "wet" signature, and scan the signed form to be compliant with application submission requirements. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls will be accepted.

Applicants selected for an interview must travel at their own expense.

The court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this vacancy announcement, to withdraw the vacancy announcement, or to fill the position sooner than the closing date, if a closing date is shown, any of which actions may occur without prior notice.

The United States Bankruptcy Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

TOTAL COMPENSATION STATEMENT

*SAMPLE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY *

POSITION: Assistant Director of IT, Full-Time

LOCATION: Akron, Canton, Cleveland, Toledo, Youngstown, Ohio

STARTING LEVEL: CL 29 ($86,393-$140,419)

SALARY: $86,393 per Annum

The Federal Judiciary provides a generous benefit package which, in addition to salary, is an important component of total compensation. This total compensation statement illustrates the value of the Federal Judiciary benefits. Please be advised that the information is tailored to this position as above, however, some of the individual benefit values may vary based on your benefit choices.

EARNINGS: $86,393

Retirement Benefits: $24,017

Health/Life Insurance: $16,800

Paid Time Off: $12,294

TOTAL EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS: $53,111

Employer contributions represent 41% of total compensation

TOTAL COMPENSATION WITH EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS: $139,504

Retirement Benefits:

❖ Retirement - Basic Benefit (FERS)- 16.5% – 18.4% of basic pay varies by type of FERS employee (FERS, FERS RAE or FERS FRAE)

❖ Thrift Savings Plan - Automatic Contribution- 1% of Basic Pay for FERS employees

❖ Thrift Savings Plan - Employee Matching- Up to an additional 4% of Basic Pay

Judiciary matches dollar for dollar for the first 3%, then 50 cents for every dollar contributed after that, up to 5%

❖ Social Security- 6.2% of earnings up to SS Wage Base

Health /Life Insurance:

❖ Health Insurance – FEHB- Approximately 72% of FEHB Premium

❖ Life Insurance - FEGLI BASIC option- $.075 per every $1,000 of insurance

Paid Time Off:

❖ Sick Leave- 4 hours per pay period = 104 hours per year

❖ Annual Leave- 4 – 8 hours per pay period based on length of service

  • 0 – 3 years = 104 hours/year
  • 3 – 15 years = 160 hours/year
  • 15+ years = 208 hours/year

❖ Paid Holidays- 11 federal holidays

Additional Benefits:

❖ Dental Insurance, premiums paid on a pre-tax basis

❖ Vision Insurance, premiums paid on a pre-tax basis

❖ Flexible Spending Accounts, contributions paid on a pre-tax basis

❖ Paid Parental Leave, 12 weeks

❖ Long-term Care Insurance

❖ Employee Recognition Program

❖ Professional Education and Training

❖ Benefit and Retirement counseling and training

❖ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)