The Budget and Finance Division is responsible for all financial aspects of the District of Columbia Courts and the duties of the Fiscal Officer outlined in Title 11, Section 1723(a)(2) of the D.C. Code. The Defender Services Program Specialist coordinates the review and payment of claims for services under the Counsel for Child Abuse and Neglect (CCAN) program, the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) program, and the Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Program.

Duties

Brief Description of Duties:

Requirements

• A background check and security investigation.
• A probationary period of one (1) year must be successfully completed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED certificate plus seven (7) years of experience utilizing statistical methods and procedures in an office environment. Education Substitution:Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Business Administration, or a related field, plus five (5) years of demonstrated experience in statistical methods and procedures.  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Business Administration, or a related field, plus three (3) years of demonstrated experience in statistical methods and procedures.   Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Business Administration, or a related field, plus two (2) years of demonstrated experience in statistical methods and procedures.  Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts are required.  If you are selected for the position, a criminal history record check will be conducted.   The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.

Education

To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment.  You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.  

Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

• Address District of Columbia Courts Moultrie Building 500 Indiana Avenue, NW Washington, District of Columbia 20001 United States
• Name: C. Adams
• Phone: 202-879-4223
• Email: [email protected]