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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT , U.S. PROBATION & PRETRIAL SERVICES
DISTRICT OF HAWAII

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

No. 2025-06

Position: PROGRAMMER

Employment: Full-time, Temporary, Excepted Service, One year plus

Classification Level: Court Personnel System, CL 26-27
Table HI - Hawaii
Salary range: $61,064 - $109,050*

(Starting salary dependent on individual qualifications and experience).

*Salary noted above includes a 8.64% Hawaii Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025, subject to change annually. If working remotely from outside Hawaii, salary will be based on the salary tables for the location on which the employee resides.

Position Location: United States Probation & Pretrial Services Office
United States District Court
300 Ala Moana Boulevard, Room 2300
Honolulu, HI 96850

(Remote workers outside Hawaii will be considered)

Closing Date: Position open until filled.

Appointment Duration: Start date to be negotiated, with an early January start preferred. Duration of appointment depending on budget, needs of the office, and individual work performance.

The United States Probation & Pretrial Services Office in the District of Hawaii is a career organization focused on providing exceptional service to the court, members of the legal community and the general public. Currently, we are seeking applicants for a full-time temporary Programmer position.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Programmer provides court unit support for various national and local databases. The incumbent performs work related to designing, modifying, and adapting existing and acquired software. The incumbent is primarily responsible for writing code and under the direction of the Director of IT, meets with end users to analyze their needs to implement software solutions.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Write code to specifications. Document work. Develop custom reports. Prepare flow charts. Perform routine testing.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to the Director of IT in user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
• Install or assist in the installation of new or revised releases of national systems.
• Prepare and maintain the documentation of all locally developed software used at the site.
• May confer with technical staff and end users to design software applications, including exchanging information on project limitation and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces.
• Perform other related duties or special projects, as required.

SALARY AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Starting level/salary depends on education and experience. This position is graded under the Court Personnel System.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to learn new programming skills.
• 1-3 years of programming and debugging in Object oriented programming languages like Java or C.
• Self-starter with the ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and deliver work according to priorities assigned by the supervisor.
• Provide solutions to complex problems.
• Provide technical support for software issues that may arise.
• Design, build, test, implement and maintain integrations between the packaged application and other internal and external applications.
• Comfortable working in an agile environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience working with Scripting languages like JavaScript or equivalent.
• Knowledge of and experience creating SQL queries in Informix, MySQL or equivalent databases.
• Experience with modern HTML and CSS.
• Experience with Bootstrap CSS framework.
• Experience with PHP (or equivalent web programming language).
• Experience with MVC frameworks (such as CodeIgniter or equivalent).
• Experience with source code control, such as Git or subversion.
• Experience "reverse engineering" existing systems.
• Experience integrating with REST APIs.
• Experience with SharePoint (power automate, power apps).

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:

As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete a five-year background investigation and every five years thereafter will be subject to an updated investigation similar to the initial one, if needed. The investigation includes an FBI fingerprint check, and retention in the position will depend upon a favorable suitability determination. When completing the AO-78, Application for Federal Judicial Branch Employment, version dated 5/2024, applicants must complete questions 18-20 under the Optional Background Information section.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States. All application information is subject to verification. Court employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Federal Judicial Employees. This position is subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer for payroll direct deposit.

BENEFITS AND LEAVE:

Although Federal Government Civil Service classifications/regulations do not apply, court employees are entitled to similar benefits as other Federal Government employees. Eligibility for benefits will be dependent on type and length of appointment. These benefits could include participation in the Federal Employees’ Retirement System (FERS), a three- tier system which includes the Social Security Retirement Program, a basic pension benefit and the Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401k plan with employer matching contributions), as well as Federal Employees’ Health, Dental and Vision Benefits, Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance and Long-Term Care Programs, Flexible Benefits Program, paid holidays and annual/sick leave accrual. See the United States Courts website for an overview of Federal Judiciary benefits.

HOW TO APPLY:

It is recommended that applications be submitted as soon as possible. To ensure consideration, qualified applicants must submit one of each of the following documents combined into a single pdf:

1) A letter of interest;

2) An updated resume;

3) An unofficial transcript from your college or graduate program;

4) A completed and signed “AO-78 Judicial Branch Application for Employment” (available as a fillable pdf on the Employment page of our website at www.hid.uscourts.gov).

All four documents should be combined and submitted together as one pdf document.

Incomplete packets will not be considered. Non-submission of the required documentation listed or an incomplete application packet may disqualify applicant from further consideration.

Please submit all documents combined as a single PDF via email to: careers@hid.uscourts.gov with subject line: VA 2025-06, Programmer (your name).

Employees of the U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services Office are appointed in the excepted service, are considered “at-will” employees, and serve at the pleasure of the Court. The U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services Office is a part of the Judicial Branch of the United States government, and therefore is not subject to the many statutory and regulatory provisions that govern civil service employment.

The U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services Office will only communicate with those individuals who will be invited for personal interviews and only applicants who are interviewed will receive a written response regarding their application status.

The U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services Office for the District of Hawaii reserves the right to modify or withdraw this vacancy announcement, or to fill the position any time before the closing date, if a closing date is noted, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice. If a subsequent vacancy of the same position becomes available within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the Chief U.S. Probation Officer may decide to select one or more other candidates from the original qualified applicant pool.

The Federal Judiciary values a diverse workforce and encourages a broad range of qualified individuals to apply. No applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of their race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, sexual orientation, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, age (40 years and over), disability, or service in the uniformed forces.

The Federal Judiciary is also committed to supporting a workplace in which all employees are provided opportunities for growth and development, and in which everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services Hawaii, Vision Statement

KULIA I KA NU’U. E HELE ME KA PU’OLO!

(To always strive to reach the summit and to make every person, place, or condition better than before)

This is our commitment to engage, motivate, and change our community for the better and to make Hawai’i the safest place to live.

U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services Hawaii, Mission Statement

Assist the Court in the fair administration of justice by respecting the presumption of innocence; avoiding unnecessary detention; conducting thorough investigations; providing unbiased, verified reports; making informed recommendations; and inspiring individuals to rehabilitate and reunify with the community, with the goal of protecting and improving Hawai’i.

U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services Hawaii, Values

MALAMA – To take care of; to serve and to honor

HO’OHANOHANO – To honor the dignity of others; to conduct yourself with distinction; to cultivate respectfulness

PONO – Rightness and balance; the feeling of contentment when all is good and right

Our vision, mission, and values were developed collaboratively with our staff and leadership team to showcase the culture of our workplace. Hawaiian words are incorporated to show our commitment to inclusivity and to recognize the communities we represent and serve.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,190.00 - $92,942.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• programming: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person