The Judicial Conference of the United States announced on Mar. 14 that it has authorized the appointment of a full-time United States Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania at Johnstown. The position is expected to be filled on or after April 1, 2027, with an annual salary of $229,908 and a term lasting eight years.
This announcement is significant as it opens an important judicial role in the federal court system serving the Johnstown area. The appointment process aims to ensure continued access to justice and efficient handling of cases in the district.
According to the notice, interested applicants can find a full public notice and application form on the Court’s website at http://www.pawd.uscourts.gov/employment or obtain them from Clerk’s Offices at courthouses in Pittsburgh, Erie, and Johnstown. Applications must be completed personally by potential nominees and received by 4:00 p.m. on April 6, 2026.
Brandy S. Lonchena, Clerk of Court, provided contact information for further inquiries regarding the vacancy.
The District Court emphasized its commitment to equal opportunity employment in this hiring process.
