Application Process:
Qualified applicants should submit the following:
1. cover letter referencing Career Opportunity #FY23-09 and specifying qualifications in relation
to the position, list of professional references (at least three);
2. a detailed résumé; and,
3. an Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (AO -78). Please visit the court's website.

Job Summary:

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York is accepting applications for the position of Programmer Analyst. The position is based in Brooklyn, New York, with periodic travel to the Long Island Federal Courthouse in Central Islip, New York. The incumbent reports to the Systems Manager and is assigned to the IT Department. The incumbent provides database programming and web application development/support to the court, and is responsible for assisting in modification of existing systems and databases. The Programmer Analyst is responsible for the design, development, and support of application software and takes a lead role involving software development with multiple programming languages, such as Linux Operating System, shell scripts, Perl, Python, HTML, and Java languages.

Education:
Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or other field closely related to the subject matter of the position.

General Experience:
Progressively responsible experience that provides evidence that the applicant has (1) a good understanding of the methods and administrative machinery for accomplishing the work of an organization; (2) the ability to analyze problems and assess the practical implications of alternate solutions; (3) the ability to communicate with others, orally and in writing; and (4) the capacity to employ the knowledge, skills and abilities in the resolution of problems.

Specialized Experience:
Two years of progressively responsible experience designing, implementing or maintaining computer systems that included the completion of computer project assignments involving systems analysis, computer programming, systems integration, and information technology project management. Preferred: Five years of related experience in applications programming and development.

Court Preferred Skills:
The candidate should be a self-starter, motivated, organized and detailed-oriented. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate highly technical terms into easily understood terms for non-technical people is essential. The ability to work independently and with a team is also essential.

Excepted Appointment:
The United States Bankruptcy Court is part of the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government. All
applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanently eligible to work in the United States. The Federal Financial Management Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages. All court employees are required to adhere to a Code of Conduct. Judiciary employees serve under excepted appointments (not civil service) and are at will employees.

Conditions of Employment:
As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete an Office of Personnel Management background investigation including an FBI National Criminal History Fingerprint check. Employment will be considered provisional, pending a favorable suitability determination based on the results of the background investigation.

COVID-19 Policy:
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York currently has a COVID-19 vaccination policy in effect. All new employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and, prior to starting with the Clerk's Office, present proof of vaccination or submit a request in writing for an exemption to this requirement on the basis of a sincerely held religious belief or medical condition.

Benefits:
The United States Bankruptcy Court offers an excellent working environment. Court employees are covered by the Court Personnel System and are entitled to benefits listed on the United States Courts website:

11 Paid Federal Holidays

13 Annual Leave Days (per year for the first three years)

20 Annual Leave Days (after three years)

26 Annual Leave Days (after fifteen years)

Federal Employees Group Life Insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Long-Term Care Insurance

Federal Employees Dental/Vision Plans

13 Sick Leave Days Federal Employees Retirement System

Federal Employees Health Benefit Plan Fitness

Center Membership (fee required)