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Summary
The United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit is accepting applications for the position of Chief Deputy Clerk II. This position begins January 1, 2025.
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Overview
- Accepting applications
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Open & closing dates
11/12/2024 to 12/09/2024
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Salary
$163,964 - $204,000 per year
Depending on qualifications. This job uses the Judiciary Salary Plan.
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Pay scale & grade
JS 15 - 17
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent - At-Will
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
17 - JSP-17, Full Performance Level
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Financial disclosure
No
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Bargaining unit status
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Announcement number
USCA-24-16
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Control number
818635100
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
United States Citizens or persons eligible to work in the United States may apply to this posting. Open Until Filled. To ensure consideration, submit application by December 9, 2024. Interviews will begin immediately. Please note that a Security Clearance is not required when submitting applications.
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Duties
The Chief Deputy Clerk serves as the Second-in-Command to the Clerk of Court, with full supervisory and management responsibility for the office. The Chief Deputy Clerk is a senior-level management position that reports directly to the Clerk of the Court. In the absence of the Clerk, the incumbent assumes the functions and responsibilities of the Clerk. The Chief Deputy Clerk assists the Clerk in providing support to the judges of the Court of Appeals by overseeing and leading the court's extensive administrative and operational functions, including such areas as intake, records management, budgeting and finance, procurement, and human resources. The Chief Deputy Clerk also serves as the court's Security Officer and liaison with the media.
Responsibilities
- Provides leadership, management, and supervision for all operations in the Clerk's Office.
- Advises the Clerk in developing court-wide policies, goals, and objectives.
- Assists with the development and oversight of the Clerk's Office's budget.
- Provides direct supervision of all administrative areas of the court, including attorney admissions, finance, procurement, human resources, and records management.
- Ensures the accuracy of information disseminated by the office and serves as the court's representative to the media, other courts, federal agencies, attorneys, litigants, and the public at large.
- Serves as the court's Security Officer, providing guidance, support, and oversight of the processing of cases that require special handling of classified information.
- Coordinates and provides logistical support for oral arguments and court ceremonies.
- Provides subject matter expertise for judges, senior staff members, and others.
- Manages Criminal Justice Act payments to attorneys and experts.
- Provides after-hours supervisory duty for emergency matters on a rotating basis.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Because the D.C. Circuit entertains a large number of high-profile and sealed cases, employees are subject to strict confidentiality requirements. Employees must adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
In addition, your continued employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check. The successful completion of a Department of Justice security clearance is also required.
Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work for the United States government.
Qualifications
- Candidates must have a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible administrative, professional, legal or other work experience that provided a thorough knowledge of the concepts, principles, policies, and theories of management practices and administrative processes.
- At least three (3) of the six (6) years of experience must be specialized experience that demonstrates proven skills in managing limited resources, excellent analytical skills, mature judgment, solid organizational management, problem-solving abilities, strong employee relations, interpersonal skills, and superior oral and written communications. Qualified applicants should also be able to work effectively and comfortably with judges, chambers staff, and senior court staff. Managerial, supervisory, or legal experience is particularly desirable.
- A bachelor's degree is required. A law degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school is strongly preferred and may be considered for qualifying for two (2) years of the required specialized experience. Alternatively, completion of a master's degree or two (2) years of graduate study (60 semester or 90 quarter hours) in an accredited university in fields such as business or public administration, political science, criminal justice, law, management, or a related field, may be considered as qualifying for two (2) years of specialized experience.
- Experience in the federal judiciary, including familiarity with case operations and budgetary, fiscal, human resources, and procurement issues is preferred.
- Experience handling classified information is preferred.
Education
Please read the "Qualifications" section.
Additional information
The selected applicant will serve a one-year probationary period. All positions in the Clerk's Office are excepted appointments and are "At-Will." The United States Court of Appeals is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The selected applicant will be subject to mandatory electronic transfer of funds for payment of net pay. The United States Courthouse is a smoke-free building.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will also be evaluated based on their application and an interview.
Benefits
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Please read the "How to Apply" section.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Email a cover letter (addressed to Felicia Powell, Human Resources Specialist), resume, and law school transcript (if applicable) as a single PDF attachment to VacancyChiefDeputyClerk@cadc.uscourts.gov. Please include the vacancy announcement number (USCA-24-16) in the subject line of the email.
Agency contact information
Felicia Powell
- Address
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US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit
333 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
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Next steps
Interviews will begin immediately. Due to the large volume of applications, the court will send a letter regarding the status of an application only to those candidates scheduled for interviews. When the position is filled, a notice will be placed on the court's internet site.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
Please read the "How to Apply" section.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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How to Apply
Email a cover letter (addressed to Felicia Powell, Human Resources Specialist), resume, and law school transcript (if applicable) as a single PDF attachment to VacancyChiefDeputyClerk@cadc.uscourts.gov. Please include the vacancy announcement number (USCA-24-16) in the subject line of the email.
Agency contact information
Felicia Powell
- Address
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US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit
333 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
US
Next steps
Interviews will begin immediately. Due to the large volume of applications, the court will send a letter regarding the status of an application only to those candidates scheduled for interviews. When the position is filled, a notice will be placed on the court's internet site.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Agency contact information
Felicia Powell
- Address
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US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit
333 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
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