Date: February 3, 2023

Job Announcement No.: 2023-12

No. of Vacancies: One

Position Title: Court Technology Administrator

Grade Range: CL 27-1 to CL 28-61

Salary Range: $61,571-$119,987

Closing Date: February 17, 2023

The United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, is now accepting applications for a Court Technology Administrator. Consideration will only be given to those who apply through the court's online applicant tracking system and submit a cover letter, resume, and two professional references. To apply, please see “Notice to Applicants” listed below.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Performs advanced level coordination of all activities related to the planning, design, acquisition, installation, configuration, and administration of a wide array of digital systems that support the Probation, Pretrial Services, and District Court’s Audio/Visual (A/V) needs. A/V systems include evidence presentation systems, audio systems, video conferencing, audio recording, video recording, video/audio broadcasting, A/V wiring, connections and cables located in courtrooms, conference rooms, training rooms and jury assembly rooms.
• Performs administration, management, installation and repair of all A/V systems. Tasks may include on-site repair, reconfiguration, adjustments and replacement of A/V equipment such as: audio systems, recording systems, network switches, A/V control systems, A/V distribution systems, production switchers, text/graphic generators, cameras, microphones, connections and cables.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of all A/V related equipment and technology used in the Probation, Pretrial Services, and District Court to ensure reliable and effective operation.
• Performs programming to A/V control systems and audio systems to accommodate local Probation, Pretrial Services, and District Court needs.
• Performs periodic testing on all A/V equipment. Devises security mechanisms to protect hardware and software resources. Maintains and develops software and documentation to enhance A/V system operation.
• Coordinates warranty work, maintenance agreements and timely repair of equipment for all vendor contracts covering A/V equipment.
• Establishes, coordinates and delivers training on a large variety of A/V equipment and systems used by internal and external customers. Develops procedural guidelines and training documentation as needed for end users.
• Provides advanced troubleshooting training for IT team members. Provides technical support and monitors user interfaces for security risks.
• Acts as lead A/V engineer for Probation, Pretrial Services, and District Court events, ceremonies and high-profile proceedings.
• Develops and implements short and long range A/V improvement plans for Probation, Pretrial Services, and the District Court. Ensures that changes are implemented with minimal disruption at the sites when changes are made.
• Advises and presents recommendations to the Director of Information Technology, Chief Probation Officer, Chief Pretrial Services Officer, and Clerk of Court in all areas of A/V needs, objectives and capabilities, forecasts future system requirements and anticipates problems to maintain a state-of-art facility. Presents detailed cost and benefit analysis for all new applications.
• Works with the Administrative Office of the Courts to develop and modify nationwide guidance in the areas of courtroom technology.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of the A/V needs of users. Analyzes the results of user needs assessments. Integrates research into future forecasts.
• Oversees the acquisition and implementation of new A/V equipment.
• Manages A/V inventory tracking.
• Manages VoIP telephone configurations, modifications, adds and changes through a Call Manager. Maintains a 911 call matrix.
• Other duties as assigned.

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  An overall “B” grade point average equaling 2.90 or better of a possible 4.0;
• Standing in the upper third of the class;
• “3.5” average or better in the major field of study, such as business or public administration, human resources management, industrial relations, or psychology;

• U.S. citizen;
• Person who owes allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands);
• Person admitted as a refugee or granted asylum who has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
• Lawful permanent resident (i.e., green card holder) who is seeking citizenship. A lawful permanent resident "seeking citizenship":
  • May not apply for citizenship until he or she has been a permanent resident for at least five years (three years if seeking naturalization as a spouse of a citizen);
  • Must apply for citizenship within six months of becoming eligible; and
  • Must complete the process within two years of applying (unless there is a delay caused by the processors of the application).