Director of the Federal Judicial History Office
Federal Judicial Center
Washington, DC
20002-8003
The purpose of the Federal
Judicial Center is to further the development and adoption of improved judicial
administration in the courts of the United States, primarily through rigorous
and objective research and education. Congress established the Center in 1967
as a separate organization within the federal judicial system at the request of
the Judicial Conference of the United States. A nine-member board, chaired by
the Chief Justice of the United States, determines its basic policies.
The Center seeks an accomplished historian to fill a senior
position as director of its Federal Judicial History Office. The director is
responsible for developing and carrying out programs in furtherance of the
Center’s statutory mandate to “conduct, coordinate, and encourage programs
relating to the history of the judicial branch of the United States
government.” The director of the history office works under the supervision of
the Center’s director and deputy director and manages a small staff of
professional historians.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement a public history program for the federal courts;
- Develop programs and resources that provide the federal courts, scholars, educators, and the general public with access to the history of the judicial branch of government;
- Develop historical resources for publication and for presentation on the Federal Judicial Center’s websites;
- Maintain the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges and other on-line reference sources related to the history of the federal courts;
- Develop and maintain guides to research in the history of the federal courts;
- Work with federal judges and court staff to support history programs in the courts;
- Consult with federal judges about the disposition of chambers papers.
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ph.D. in U.S. History;
- Record of peer-reviewed, scholarly publications;
- Excellent communication, writing, and editorial skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse constituencies;
- Excellent managerial and supervisory skills;
- Understanding of and appreciation for the independence of the federal judiciary.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- J.D;
- Knowledge of and research experience in U.S. legal or constitutional history;
- Experience producing historical resources for non-academic audiences;
- Experience compiling and managing digital history resources;
- Experience in developing institutional partnerships for historical projects;
- Experience working with history and social studies educators;
- Record of involvement in professional historical associations and a commitment to public history.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
The pay
level for this position in 2014 is $155,000.
The position does not carry the tenure rights of positions in the
competitive civil service. All other
federal government benefits (e.g. leave, life and health insurance, retirement
benefits) are applicable.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Submit a cover letter describing
your qualifications for the position and a resume that specifies dates of
employment, salaries, and responsibilities for all related positions
to:
Federal Judicial Center
ATTN: Human Resources Office, Room 6-190
Announcement
#14-11
Thurgood
Marshall Federal Judiciary Building
One
Columbus Circle, NE
Washington,
DC 20002-8003
To receive full consideration for
this position, applications must be received by close of business October 1,
2014; however, this vacancy will remain open until filled. Please refer to Announcement #14-11 on your
application.
All new
employees with the Federal Judicial Center will be subject to an FBI/OPM
background check. All hiring decisions
are provisional based on a favorable outcome. Relatives of Center staff members
may not be employed at the Center in any capacity.
The
Federal Judicial Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
