Senior IT Specialist (Web Development)

Summary The U.S. Probation Department for the Eastern District of New York is accepting applications for a Senior IT Specialist (Web Development). The incumbent provides technical IT support, works with national and local systems, installs hardware/software, and troubleshoots issues. Duties include creating and updating websites, graphic design, multimedia support to staff, analyzing end user needs, and assisting management with system planning, design, maintenance, and support to improve efficiency. Overview Help Accepting applications Open 05/01/2026 to 04/30/2027 Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Brooklyn, NY No matching locations found. Work site options Telework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $70,392 - $114,425 per year Pay scale & grade CL 27 Promotion potential None Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series 2210 Information Technology Management Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number 26-06 Control number 867635600 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Duties Help Design, create and maintain our intranet and external website's content and design. Works with IT and management team to gather, identify, and assess end users' functional requirements and specific needs for using the internet and/or intranet web sites.Regularly monitor day-to-day operations of the equipment and systems. Provide routine PC, printer, and file server maintenance and troubleshoot problems with equipment. Works with other IT personnel and management to find information technology solutions to problems, recommending solutions or options for consideration.Provide first-line user support and problem resolution to desktop, system, laptop, printer and IOS devices. Assist users experiencing difficulties in the use of applications such as word processing, email, and other software programs used by the court unit and resolves such problems. Create and maintain MS Word -macros, templates, and trouble-shoot hard-to-fix corrupted documents.Prepares and submits IT-related purchase requests, document and process returns, and inventory. Serve as Custodial Officer for property management.Assist in creating rich and interactive multimedia presentations using PowerPoint and other multimedia editing software.Assist users with creating and editing audio and video files.Provide expertise with regard to audio/visual equipment and graphic design. Design and develop brochures, office service manuals, posters, etc.Provide audio/video conferencing support for meetings and remote collaboration.Prepare and maintain documentation for local automated systems as well as for systems acquired from outside the court or the Administrative Office. Prepare and maintain technical documentation for hardware.Performs other job-related duties as required. Requirements Help Conditions of employment As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete a ten-year background investigation, and every five years thereafter will be subject to an updated investigation similar to the initial one. The investigation includes an FBI fingerprint check, as the position involves handling of confidential or highly sensitive information. The selected candidate may be appointed provisionally, and retention will depend upon favorable suitability determination of the background investigation.Applicants must be able to travel between both of our offices located in Brooklyn, New York and Central Islip, New York, and must possess a valid driver's license. Qualifications To qualify for this position at the entrance level, you must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or two years of specialized experience.Must present a professional demeanor, positive personality and work well in a team environment.Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.Must be an innovative and creative problem solver who can effectively work with management on projects and daily challenges.Must be able to manage multiple priorities and projects with limited supervision. Education Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.CompTia A+, CompTia Security+ and Microsoft 365 certifications.Experience setting up, configuring, and supporting video conferencing platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx) for meetings and presentations.Design, develop, and maintain SharePoint sites, pages, and web parts to support business processes and collaboration.Demonstrate working knowledge of mobile device management (MDM) principles, practices, and tools used to support and secure mobile devices in an enterprise environment. Experience enrolling, configuring, and managing mobile devices.Experience with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat for the creation and maintenance of professional forms and document templates. Additional information Judiciary employees serve under "Excepted Appointment" and are considered "at will" employees. Federal Government Civil Service classifications or regulations do not apply. The United States Probation Department, Eastern District of New York is not authorized to reimburse candidates for interview or relocation expenses. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Help Judicial employees are entitled to the same benefits as other Federal Government employes, which include but are not limited to: Paid Annual LeavePaid Sick Leave11 Paid HolidaysHealth InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement BenefitsThrift Savings Plan (TSP)Flexible Spending AccountsPre-Tax Benefit Programs How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. All applications will be reviewed to identify the best qualified candidates. Help Judicial employees are entitled to the same benefits as other Federal Government employes, which include but are not limited to: Paid Annual LeavePaid Sick Leave11 Paid HolidaysHealth InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement BenefitsThrift Savings Plan (TSP)Flexible Spending AccountsPre-Tax Benefit Programs Required Documents Help Letter of interest, which indicates your knowledge, skills, and experience as they relate to this position (Include vacancy announcement number)ResumeCompleted Federal Judiciary Branch Application for Employment - AO78 Help Applicants must submit a complete application packet to include all the required documents listed below in one PDF document: Letter of interest, which indicates your knowledge, skills, and experience as they relate to this position (Include vacancy announcement number)ResumeCompleted Federal Judiciary Branch Application for Employment - AO78 Qualified applicants should upload their documents using our HR Employment Application System located at: HR Employment Application System Agency contact information Shelly Mikhlin Email Shelly_Mikhlin@nyep.uscourts.gov Address US Courts, New York Eastern Probation 27 Johnson Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 US Next steps Due to the volume of applications received, the United States Probation Department will only communicate with those individuals who will be selected for the writing skills assessment and/or interviewed for open positions. The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request Required Documents Help Letter of interest, which indicates your knowledge, skills, and experience as they relate to this position (Include vacancy announcement number)ResumeCompleted Federal Judiciary Branch Application for Employment - AO78 How to Apply Help Applicants must submit a complete application packet to include all the required documents listed below in one PDF document: Letter of interest, which indicates your knowledge, skills, and experience as they relate to this position (Include vacancy announcement number)ResumeCompleted Federal Judiciary Branch Application for Employment - AO78 Qualified applicants should upload their documents using our HR Employment Application System located at: HR Employment Application System Agency contact information Shelly Mikhlin Email Shelly_Mikhlin@nyep.uscourts.gov Address US Courts, New York Eastern Probation 27 Johnson Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 US Next steps Due to the volume of applications received, the United States Probation Department will only communicate with those individuals who will be selected for the writing skills assessment and/or interviewed for open positions. Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request