The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of Virginia is accepting applications for a Human Resources Manager position in our Alexandria location. Pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, the office provides legal representation to indigent defendants in federal criminal cases and related matters.
The Human Resources (HR) Manager provides comprehensive human resources and administrative support for the office, managing day-to-day HR operations including personnel records, leave reconciliation, and timesheet approval. The role oversees the full recruitment and onboarding lifecycle-from drafting position announcements and managing applicant tracking to coordinating interviews, conducting reference checks, and facilitating new employee orientation.
Additional HR responsibilities include supporting performance review processes, assisting with separation and retirement matters, and helping management navigate performance improvement plans and related personnel actions.
Beyond HR functions, this position manages office property inventory and accountability in compliance with judicial policies, assists with internal control reviews and audits, and helps coordinate office logistics such as construction projects, relocations, and training conferences. This position may require work on holidays, evenings, and weekends, as the nature of assigned duties require.
High School Diploma Minimum
A generous benefits package is available to full-time permanent court employees including: Paid vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, and 12 paid federal holidays per year. Optional participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits plans (health, dental and vision); Federal Employees Group Life Insurance; Flexible Benefits Program; Long-Term Care Insurance; Health Care Reimbursement (HCRA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement (HCRA).
Public transportation subsidy, Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Optional participation in Thrift Savings Plan (up to 5% employer matched contributions). Public Service Loan Forgiveness program pursuant to the term of the (PSLF)
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FPDedva_hiring@fd.org · 703-600-0835
This position is with U.S. Courts, Judicial Branch.
The posted pay range is $70623 – $187093/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-15 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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