Federal

Operations Support Specialist

U.S. Courts ยท Judicial Branch
๐Ÿ“ Albuquerque, New Mexico CL-23 $46,667 - $51,007/yr
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 Deadline: Dec 11, 2026 (Closes in 57 days)

About This Position

The Operations Support Specialist provides direct support to United States Probation Officers and is accompanied with a complete benefits package.

Qualifications

Required: High school graduation or equivalent plus two-years of general experience. General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates the possession of, or the ability to acquire, the knowledge and skills needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Education above the high school level may be substituted for required general experience based on one academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) equals one year of general experience.

The successful applicant must: Possess good multi-tasking skills and have strong interpersonal/verbal communication skills, be a team-player and flexible in a changing environment, possess strong computer skills, utilizing word processing and database applications, maintain confidentiality, and practice good work ethics.

Major Duties

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Assist and directly support investigation and supervision officers. Answer telephones, perform reception duties and provide other clerical support. Assist in performing investigations of all types for the office and other districts.

Research, retrieve and verify addresses and criminal history; obtain collateral requests,education, and employment history; collect credit reports, treatment, and social history information. Receive and transfer files with other districts. Enter/update data, upload documents, open/close cases into computerized records including the Probation Automated Case Tracking Systems (PACTS).

Research information from case records and enter in the system as appropriate. Review forms completed by officers and officer assistants and request corrections as needed. Retrieve information from databases and generate periodic reports.

Assist in completing pretrial collateral investigations. Process incoming and outgoing correspondence. Participate in and contribute to training programs. Adhere to all human resources policies and the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

Incumbents are required to undergo a federal background and financial investigation. Financial and background check outcomes must be favorable. Financial rating must be in good standing, devoid of late payments, bankruptcies, and collections.

Education

High school diploma or GED.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Only the most qualified applicants will be contacted, tested and/or interviewed.

Additional Information

The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the job announcement, either of which may occur without any prior written notice.

This job announcement may involve filling more than one position described herein. If a subsequent vacancy of the same position becomes available within 90 days of the vacancy close date or date filled (whichever is the most recent), the Chief United States Probation Officer has the discretion to select a candidate from the original qualified applicant pool.

This position may also be assigned to a different unit other than the one posted, dependent upon the needs of the District. Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid. The United States Probation and Pretrial Services Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How to Apply

In one PDF document email [email protected]: Letter of Interest Chronological Resume Copy of two most recent performance evaluations Copy of diploma/GED/ or official college transcripts AO 78 - Application for Judicial Employment (The AO 78 application may be found at the following: https://www.nmpp.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities) Any incomplete packet will result in disqualification.

Required Documents

Letter of Interest Chronological Resume Copy of two most recent performance evaluations Copy of diploma/GED/ or official college transcripts AO 78 - Application for Judicial Employment (The AO 78 application may be found at the following: https://www.nmpp.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities) See 'How to Apply' for instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Operations Support Specialist position at U.S. Courts?
The salary range for this position is $46,667 - $51,007/yr. This is a CL-23 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the Operations Support Specialist job located?
This position is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
High school diploma or GED.
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Dec 11, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
No security clearance is required for this position.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.