Locksmith/Machinist

This is a full-time position with the Marshal's Office at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C. Closing Date: Friday, 05/30/2025, 11:59 PM EDT Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.

Duties

The Locksmith/Machinist is primarily responsible for installing, fabricating, repairing, rebuilding, maintaining, and servicing all types of mechanical locking devices. Responsible for making keys, re-pinning cylinders or pin tumbler locks, and opening locks with or without keys including built-in and padlock combination locks. This position requires an onsite presence and some on call availability. Performs other duties as assigned to support the regular operations of the Court.

Salary

• $77,001 - $109,975/year

Conditions of Employment

• Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
• Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov

Qualifications Must be knowledgeable of industrial and governmental security lock and key control programs. Extensive knowledge of hardware specifications, electro-mechanical hardware (systems and components) and system installation and purchasing is required. Must have ability to decipher commercially manufactured locking devices and understand the working interrelationships with a variety of equipment such as monitors, alarms, timing mechanisms and sensors, which make up security or surveillance systems. Must have knowledge in turning, milling, drilling, shaping, and grinding parts to precise specifications. Must have experience in machining and creating parts and preparing substrates for installation of hardware; and experience in equipment maintenance, and supply/inventory processes. Demonstrate leadership abilities. Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 45 pounds. Experience in dealing with high-level government officials and other dignitaries is required. Education A high school diploma or GED and at least three years' experience as a locksmith are required. Other Information

Working for the Supreme Court of the United States offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and the SmartBenefits transit subsidy.

Required Documents

The following documents are required:

1. A cover letter
2. A resume

How to Apply

You must upload the cover letter and resume. These two documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 05/30/2025, in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior federal and/or military experience. In that case your most recent SF-50, Statement of Service, and/or DD-214 will also be required.

• To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
• Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
• It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
• To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

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