Audio/Visual Specialist

About the role

The Audio Visual Specialist is responsible for hands-on management and support of the court's AV and telecommunications infrastructure, including but not limited to, AV technology procurement and installation, courtroom sound, digital recording, electronic evidence presentation, AV conferencing, streaming, and telephony systems. This position is open until filled.

Applications received by August 20, 2026 will receive priority consideration.

What you will do

• Conduct day-to-day court technology operations to include off-site events to ensure reliability and effectiveness.
• Equipment includes but is not limited to video cameras and displays, microphones, lighting, and mixing boards.
• Manage video and teleconferences for the Court, to include scheduling, testing, setting up equipment, configuring services, managing recordings and presentation materials, and troubleshooting end user device software and connectivity for on-site and remote participants.
• Train and advise users on best practices for online presentations and secure communications with video and teleconferencing, chat, file, information and screen sharing, etc. Develop, recommend, implement, and instruct on standard policies and procedures pertaining to the introduction and utilization of AV technology and equipment.
• Procure, install, configure, maintain, and establish inventory control of AV and telecommunications technology.
• Perform testing and regular preventative maintenance.
• Supervise work performed by vendors/contractors.
• Assist with developing and implementing short-range and long-range audio/visual technology improvement plans, ensuring that changes can be implemented with minimal operational disruptions.
• Address IT Help Desk calls and emails, log computer problems, and assist with routine problems, to include referral to subject matter expert, as needed.
• Manage and support telephone configurations and voicemail accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship.
• As condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete a five-year background investigation, and every five years thereafter will be subject to a re-investigation.

How you will be evaluated

Applicants will be evaluated based on their application and interview.

Documents you must provide

• Cover Letter Resume See 'How to Apply' for instructions.

Benefits

The Judiciary offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include, in part, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, life insurance, health benefits, retirement benefits such as a defined benefit pension plan (Federal Employees' Retirement System) and a defined contribution plan with employer match (Thrift Savings Plan).

For more information about benefits offered to most federal employees, click here or go to: *** In addition, the Court offers an employee recognition program, commuter benefit program, fitness center, professional development opportunities, and a flexible work schedule/telework.

What to expect next

Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified.

Additional information

Federal court employees are appointed under the excepted service. Employees are required to use Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll direct deposit. Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.

The U.S. Court of International Trade is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.