Case Manager/Case Manager Trainee

Qualification

The applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent. A successful candidate must possess excellent automation and analytical skills.

Computer literacy and good communication and typing skills are essential. A minimum of two years general experience is required for appointment at the CL-23 level.

General experience consists of progressively responsible clerical, office or other work that indicates the possession of, or ability to acquire, the particular knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of the position.

Appointment at the CL-24 or CL-25 level also requires at least one-year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade in federal service.

Specialized experience includes use of automation skills and the demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws.

Candidates with two or more years or prior case management experience may qualify for appointment at the CL-25 level.

Education above the high school level may be substituted for required general experience on the basis of one academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) equals one year of general experience.

Education may not be substituted for specialized experience because operational court support positions require hands-on experience to be credited as specialized experience.

Benefits

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals offers a generous benefits package, competitive salary, and a dedication to work / life balance, including flexible schedules and telework opportunities, as well as :

• 11 paid federal holidays
• Paid annual leave (13 days / year for the first 3 years, increases with tenure)
• Paid sick leave (13 days / year)
• Retirement benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) (401-k equivalent)
• Health benefits under the Federal Employees’ Health Benefits Program (FEHB)
• Dental and Vision insurance options under the Federal Employees Vision and Dental Insurance Program (FEDVIP)
• Flexible Benefits Program (pre-tax Healthcare and Dependent care expenses)
• Life insurance benefits under the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI)
• Commuter Benefit Program (pre-tax mass transit and parking)
• Transit subsidy program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Student Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Employees

Miscellaneous

Must be a U.S. citizen or must meet the requirements established by current appropriations law. Positions with the U.S. Courts are excepted service appointments.

Excepted service appointments are at will and can be terminated with or without cause by the Court. The appointment is provisional and contingent upon the satisfactory completion of fingerprinting and an FBI background check.

Direct deposit of pay required.