Applications Administrator

United-States-District-Court; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

United States District Court in Phoenix, AZ seeks two Application Administrators to join its consolidated IT support division. You will manage locally developed software and national judiciary apps (CM/ECF, JMS, PACTS), install and secure systems, develop web-based tools, and create reports across multiple data centers and departments.

Ideal candidates have strong customer service, collaborative skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; familiarity with

Qualifications

• Two years of specialized IT experience including lifecycle of applications (ITIL).
• Substitution of a master’s degree or two years of graduate study is allowed for required experience.
• Experience with Microsoft stack, databases, and web-based applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and enhance District of Arizona applications across local and national systems.
• Mitigate security vulnerabilities and resolve user issues.
• Develop and maintain custom web-based applications and interfaces with judiciary systems.
• Develop and maintain reports and data interfaces; build APIs for internal/external integration.
• Build, deploy, and maintain applications using Docker containers.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in related field

Two years graduate study

Tools

SharePoint

Power Platform

Microsoft IIS

Azure

AWS

SQL

Informix

MySQL

C#

JavaScript

Python

Docker

Power BI

Crystal Reports

Business Objects

RePortal

Job description

Position Type: Full Time, Regular

Salary Range: $74,879 - $121,753

(Depending on qualifications and experience)

Job Grade: CL 28

Open Date: 09/21/2026

Closing Date: Open until filled. Preference given to applications received by 10/05/2026

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

POSITION OVERVIEW

The U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona is seeking two Application Administrators to join its consolidated Information Technology support division. This position reports to the Systems Technology Division Manager and supports mission‑critical applications for the Clerk's Office (including chambers staff) and the U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office throughout the District.

The role covers a broad application portfolio: locally developed custom software, national judiciary applications (CM/ECF, JMS, PACTS, etc.), applications developed by other federal courts, and commercially available software solutions. Core responsibilities include database and application maintenance, security vulnerability mitigation, customer issue resolution, development and implementation of custom web‑based applications, and custom report development.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The Systems Technology Division delivers technical support to all court units — the Clerk's Office (including judges and chambers staff) and the U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office — across four locations in the District of Arizona. The division supports approximately 600 employees and oversees multiple data centers, telecommunications and networking infrastructure, and a large fleet of end‑user devices (iPads, iPhones, and Windows laptops), in addition to an application catalog spanning locally developed software, off‑the‑shelf products, and nationally supported systems.

The Application Administrator is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and enhancement of software applications supporting the District of Arizona’s mission, including locally developed custom software, national applications (CM/ECF, JMS, PACTS), applications developed by other federal courts, and commercial software solutions.

Key areas of knowledge and skill include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

• Microsoft Products: SharePoint, Power Platform, Microsoft IIS, Azure & AWS
• Databases: Microsoft SQL, IBM Informix, MySQL, .Net
• Programming languages: C#, JavaScript (React, Angular), Python, Reportal
• Reporting tools: Crystal Report, Power BI, Business Objects
• Additional Areas: API, AI/LLM (Claude, OpenAI, Gem), Docker Containers

Regular administrative responsibilities include routine database and application maintenance, security vulnerability mitigation, customer issue resolution, development and implementation of custom web‑based applications, development and maintenance of interfaces between locally developed and nationally supported judiciary applications, and custom report development. The Application Administrator may also perform Windows Server and Linux system administration duties. The successful candidate must have a keen eye for detail and a strong customer service orientation.

• Developing and supporting APIs to enable integration between internal and external systems.
• Developing and integrating various large language models (LLMs) into court applications and workflows.
• Performing full-stack development, including front‑end UI/UX design and back‑end system logic.

Building, deploying, and maintaining applications using Docker containers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify at the CL 28 level, the applicant must have two years specialized experience, including at least one year equivalent to work at the next level (CL 27).

Specialized experience is progressively responsible experience that provides the candidate with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully perform the duties of this position. For this role, applicants must have a minimum of two years of specialized experience demonstrating the ability to work with applications across all phases of the ITIL application lifecycle.

A master's degree, or two years of graduate study, may be substituted for the required specialized experience if obtained in a field directly related to the subject matter of this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates with progressive technical experience developing and supporting web‑based applications using Microsoft Visual Studio/ASP.NET, C#, SharePoint, SQL, JavaScript (React, Angular) and HTML. Experience with server operating systems and database products — including Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows Server (2019 and above), Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and Informix Dynamic Server — is preferred. Experience with Server Studio and Microsoft IIS is desirable, as is familiarity with off‑the‑shelf reporting tools such as Crystal Reports, Business Objects, and RePortal. Working knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem, including Power Platform and related robotic process automation (RPA) tools, is highly desired.

Preference will also be given to candidates who demonstrate:

• Strong customer service skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with clients, team members, and managers.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• The ability to see assigned projects through to completion.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is also preferred.

Applications will be considered complete when the online application and all required attachments (in proper format) are received by the Human Resources Division. Applications and/or attachments received after the closing date may not be considered.

The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice. In the event that a position becomes vacant in a similar classification, within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the court may elect to select a candidate from the applicants who responded to the original announcement without posting the position.

Only qualified applicants will be considered for this position. Employees of the U.S. District Court serve under “Excepted Appointments” and are considered “at will” employees (except for probation officers who may be removed for cause). Federal Civil Service classifications or regulations do not apply; however, court employees are entitled to substantially the same benefits as other Federal Government employees.

Participation in the interview process will be at the applicant’s own expense and relocation expenses will not be provided.

The U.S. District Court is a drug‑free workplace and the applicant selected will be required to participate in a drug screening test prior to employment.

All information provided by applicants is subject to verification and background investigation. Applicants are advised that false statements or omission of information on any application materials or the inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non‑selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after being employed.

The initial appointment to this position is provisional pending the successful completion of the required background checks and/or investigations.

All promotions are subject to the approval of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.

The position is subject to the mandatory electronic fund transfer (EFT) participation for payment of net pay (i.e. Direct Deposit).

Non‑citizens may be interviewed and considered for employment, but employment offers will only be made to individuals who qualify under one of the exceptions in 8 U.S.C. §1324b(a)(3)(B). In most cases, this means that an offer of employment cannot be made unless the candidate is a lawful permanent resident who is seeking U.S. citizenship as explained below. Under 8 U.S.C. §1324b(a)(3)(B), 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), at which point he or she 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). Non‑citizens who have not been permanent residents for five years will be required to execute an affidavit that they intend to apply for citizenship when they become eligible to do so.

The U.S. District Court, District of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity Employer