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Gilbane Federal

Sr Safety Manager- Federal

Houston, TX · On-site

This role is assigned to the Federal Division. Who are we? As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently ...

USAA

Federal Agencies Director

San Antonio, TX · On-site +1

The Opportunity Leads the development, implementation, and management of federal agency programs and projects that create, deepen, and sustain relationships between USAA, strategic partners, federal ...

USAA

Federal Agencies Director

San Antonio, TX · On-site +1

The Opportunity Leads the development, implementation, and management of federal agency programs and projects that create, deepen, and sustain relationships between USAA, strategic partners, federal ...

Yates Construction

Project Manager Federal Construction Location: Fort Hood, TX Job Summary The Project Manager (PM) supports the successful delivery of federal construction projects from preconstruction through ...

Infojini Inc

Federal Tax Manager

San Antonio, TX

$100K - $131K/yr

We offer an excellent compensation package We are looking for Federal Tax Manager in San Antonio, TX for Fulltime position. Please refer someone else if you are not available at this time or you are ...

Black & Veatch

Federal Project Manager

Dallas, TX

The Team The Black & Veatch Federal Business is grounded in history and engineering the future. We have 100+ years of experience supporting the Federal government and are dedicated to employing ...

USAA

Federal Agencies Director

San Antonio, TX · On-site

The Opportunity Leads the development, implementation, and management of federal agency programs and projects that create, deepen, and sustain relationships between USAA, strategic partners, federal ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for federal job in Texas is $55,284.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $55,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Federal Job job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,284 per year, or $26.6 per hour.

Assistant Federal Public Defender

Federal Public Defender

Del Rio, TX • On-site

$76K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Texas is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Federal Public Defender, to be stationed in the Del Rio office.
POSITION DUTIES
The Assistant Federal Public Defender will represent clients charged with federal criminal offenses and
clients involved in other matters covered under the Criminal Justice Act. Regular responsibilities include:
  • Provide high-quality legal representation and courtroom advocacy.
  • Prepare motions and related legal documents.
  • Conduct thorough legal research and analyze statutes, case law, and sentencing guidelines.
  • Review complex records and identify key legal issues.
  • Communicate effectively with court or agency personnel, opposing counsel, clients, witnesses, and colleagues.
  • Maintain up-to-date expertise in criminal defense and pursue ongoing training.
  • Perform other assigned duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Three to five years of federal criminal trial experience preferred.
  • Strong writing and oral advocacy skills.
  • Proven capacity or clear aptitude for excellence in criminal defense practice.
  • Commitment to representing indigent accused individuals.
  • Demonstrated integrity and professionalism.
  • Team-oriented with strong collaboration and strategic-litigation skills.
  • Spanish language fluency.
  • Employment contingent on a satisfactory background check (FBI name & fingerprints).

BENEFITS
  • Retirement benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System.
  • Optional participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB).
  • Optional participation in Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP).
  • Optional participation in Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI).
  • Position is excepted service, without competitive civil service tenure.

HOW TO APPLY
  • Cover letter and resume.
  • Three professional references with their contact information.
  • Form AO-78 - All sections of the AO-78 must be completed in full, with dates in the following format: mm/dd/yyyy.
  • Apply at Openings at Federal Public Defender, Western District of Texas or https://federal-public-defender-western-district-of-texas.breezy.hr/. Attach your cover letter, resume, references and the AO-78 in one pdf. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

To request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, contact personnel administrator Christopher Schmidt at (210) 472-2081.

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