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Middle District of Pennsylvania Probation and Pretrial Services Probation Clerk in Scranton, Pennsylvania
UNITED STATES PROBATION OFFICE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT/POSITION OVERVIEW POSITION: Probation Clerk LOCATION: Scranton PA STARTING SALARY*: Classification Level (CL) 23 ($39,958 to $64,962) *Starting salary depends on education and experience CLOSING DATE: Applicant packages must be received by email (singular PDF document) , mail, or hand delivered to our Scranton, PA office by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday April 30, 2025, to be considered. ANNOUNCEMENT NO: 2025-06
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is located in the United States Probation Office in Scranton Pennsylvania. The incumbent provides clerical and technical support to the probation officers to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the office.
Benefits
Employees of the United States Probation and Pretrial Services Office are Excepted Appointments and are not included in the government's competitive service classification system. Positions are covered by the Court Personnel System. A generous benefits package is available to full-time employees which may include:
- A minimum of 10 paid holidays
- Paid annual leave in the amount of 13 days per year for the first three years, 20 days after three years, and 26 days after fifteen years
- Paid sick leave in the amount of 13 days per year
- Optional participation in choice of Federal Employees Health Benefits
- Optional participation in Federal Employees Group Life Insurance
- Optional participation in the Flexible Benefits Program
- Optional participation in Long-Term Care Insurance
- Retirement benefits (FERS)
- Thrift Savings Plan
- Eligibility for private long-term disability plan options
- Credit for prior government service
Reasonable Accommodation
If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process,
please notify the Human Resources Specialist at (570) 207-5844.
How To Apply
Applicant packages must be received by email (singular PDF document), mail, or hand delivered to our Scranton, PA office by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday April 30, 2025, to be considered.
United States Probation Office
Attention: Office of Human Resources (Job Announcement #2025 - 06)
235 North Washington Avenue
P.O. Box 191
Scranton, PA 18501
Email to: PAMPML_HR@pamp.uscourts.gov
To be assured consideration for this position, all required documents listed below must be
included in your application package. You must reference the vacancy announcement
number in your letter of application.
Letter of application that describes your interest in pursuing this position;
Completion of the form AO-78-Federal Judicial Branch Application of Employment; The application can be accessed at:
https://www.pamp.uscourts.gov/sites/pamp/files/AO_078.pdf
Résumé with three references.
4. Copies of two most recent performance-based evaluations.
Please note the following information:
* *The Court is not authorized to reimburse candidates for travel in connection with an
interview or to pay relocation expenses to the successful candidate.
*» * Candidates progressing beyond the initial interview phase may be tested for eligibility.
*» * Only applicants who are interviewed in person will receive a written response regarding their application.
*» * The U.S. Probation Office reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement without written notice to the applicants.
Posting may be viewed at:
http://www.pamp.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities
The United States Probation Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer