Birmingham Lights: Position Open: Chief Deputy Clerk

Position Open: Chief Deputy Clerk

Job Posted: July 03,2010

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ALABAMA

Position Title: Chief Deputy Clerk

Grade Range: JSP 14/15/16

Salary Range: $95,010 - $162,900

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Opening Date: February 16, 2009

Closing Date: March 31, 2009

Salary is dependent upon experience and qualifications.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Chief Deputy reports directly to the Clerk of Court. This management position is responsible for assisting the clerk with the administration, supervision, planning and management of the operations of the Clerk's Office. The Hugo L. Black U. S. Courthouse is a court operated building under the delegation program, and this position will be responsible for assisting the Clerk in supervising the day to day

operations of the building. Performs dual functions in areas of space and facilities and budget for both the court unit and the delegated building program. In the absence of the clerk the Chief Deputy assumes all of the functions

and responsibilities of the Clerk.

DUTIES:
Among other duties, the Chief Deputy Clerk is responsible for assisting the clerk in effectively managing these support services: automation, case administration including CM/ECF, courtroom services, intake, records management, training, statistical reporting, quality control, finance and budget management, space and facilities and human resources management. Prepares for the Clerk of Court short and long-range plans for the efficient operation of the courthouse under the delegated building program. This will include repair

and alteration projects, improvement of utility systems, space utilization, contract requirements and budget projections.

QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. An advanced degree in law, public administration, business administration, judicial administration or related fields is preferred. Federal court experience, including familiarity and in-depth working knowledge of the District Court processes is preferred. Applicant must possess excellent written, verbal and presentation skills; knowledge of case proceedings and case management practices, standards for case flow, federal court

rules, human resource management, training and general court management principles. Demonstrated analytical and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to assume and delegate responsibility. Knowledge of office automation. Knowledge and experience in space management principles and techniques preferred.

EXPERIENCE
: To qualify for this position, the applicant must possess at least six years of experience:

three years of general administrative and three years of specialized experience. Educational substitutions may be made for some experience requirements.

General experience is described as progressively responsible administrative, professional, investigative, technical or other responsible work which provided an opportunity to gain (a) a general knowledge of management practices and administrative processes, (b) skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships and (c) the ability to exercise mature judgment.

Specialized experience is progressively responsible experience in administrative, supervisory, managerial,

or professional work, which provided an opportunity to acquire a thorough knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, policies, and theories of management.
MISCELLANEOUS:
The Chief Deputy Clerk is an excepted service appointment. Excepted service appointments are “at-will” employees who serve at the pleasure of the court and can be terminated by the court with or without cause.

Candidates must meet citizenship requirements for employment by the United States Courts.

This position is subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer (direct deposit) of net pay.

Reimbursement for travel and/or relocation is not available.

BENEFITS:

• 10 paid holidays per year

• Up to 13 days of paid vacation for the first three years, increasing with tenure thereafter; 13 sick

days accrued per year

• Choice of federal health, vision, dental and life insurance plans

• Optional long-term care insurance

• Optional participation in Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System

• Optional participation in an employer-matching Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K)

BACKGROUND CHECK:
The Chief Deputy Clerk position is an Executive High Sensitive position within the federal judiciary. Employment will be considered provisional pending the successful completion of a ten-year, full field Office of Personnel Management background investigation. The incumbent will be subject to updated background investigations every five years.
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified persons are invited to submit a cover letter and Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (AO-78) which is available at http://www.alnd.uscourts.gov by close of

business on March 31, 2009. Applicants who previously submitted resumes for this position will be considered and do not need to reapply. Cover letters should address the qualifications, relevant experience and the applicant's skills that will enhance organizational objectives.

Please submit cover letter and application by mail in an envelope marked “CONFIDENTIAL” to Louise Myers, Personnel Specialist, U. S. District Court, 1729 5

th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203, or by e-mail to louise_myers@alnd.uscourts.gov.

The most highly qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration and possible interview. Only applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted by the Court.

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