Chief Deputy Clerk (Type II)

Summary

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama is seeking a senior-level executive with experience leading a diverse and innovative organization to serve as Chief Deputy Clerk (Type II) the second-in-command to the Clerk of Court. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills along with a proven record of leadership and accomplishments are required preferably in a court environment.

Duties

Reporting directly to the Clerk of Court the Chief Deputy provides leadership direction and oversight for the day-to-day operations of the Clerks this role the Chief Deputy assists the Clerk with strategic planning develops and implements organizational procedures and manages daily operations including case management courtroom services statistical reporting information technology and human resources as well as finance budget procurement and space and facilities.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Operational Oversight: Managing the day-to-day operations and functions of the Clerks Office to ensure efficiency accuracy and compliance.
• Workforce Leadership: Leading coaching and mentoring staff while fostering a collaborative team environment promoting open communication and providing necessary resources.
• Policy & Regulatory Compliance: Interpreting applying and ensuring strict compliance with applicable statutes local rules and the Guide to Judiciary Policy while analyzing their impact on court operations and making proactive recommendations to the Clerk.
• Process Optimization: Proposing developing communicating and evaluating operational policies procedures and Court plans to enhance productivity and organizational effectiveness.
• Information & Records Management: Overseeing the receipt preparation maintenance retention and control of all official court records and materials.
• Judicial & Executive Consultation: Consulting with judges the Clerk of Court and management staff to identify institutional challenges analyze operational issues and recommend solutions.
• Financial Stewardship: Managing the Courts financial functions including assisting with budget planning executing spending plans approving procurement requests reconciling financial reports and serving as the alternate Certifying Officer.
• Internal Controls: Overseeing internal controls maintaining proper separation of duties and implementing corrective actions to remedy any deficiencies or violations.
• Data & Compliance: Directing and supervising accurate preparation analysis and submission of statistical reports and official audits.
• Organizational Design: Continuously reviewing and analyzing organizational structures reporting relationships and functional assignments to effectively meet current and future operational needs.
• Human Resources Management: Participating in the recruitment selection training and promotion of staff while driving accountability and managing performance standards for Clerks Office personnel.
• Executive Support: Executing special projects and performing other leadership duties as assigned by the Clerk of Court.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• All applicants must be United States citizens or be eligible to work in the United States.
• Successfully complete a ten-year background investigation and subsequent favorable suitability determination and every five years thereafter will be subject to a re-investigation.
• Use Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll direct deposit.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: A high school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience: A minimum of three years of general experience and three years of progressively responsible specialized experience.

General experience is progressively responsible administrative professional investigative technical or other responsible work that provided an opportunity to gain:

• a general knowledge of management practices and administrative processes
• skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships and
• the ability to exercise mature judgement.

Specialized experience is progressively responsible experience in administrative supervisory managerial or professional work that provided an opportunity to acquire a thorough knowledge of the basic concepts principles and policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Judicial Experience: Prior administrative or leadership experience within a federal court environment with preference given to a United States Bankruptcy Court.
• Advanced Degree: A masters degree in business public administration law management or related field or a juris doctor (JD) degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for some specialized experience.
• Leadership Depth: An additional three years of progressively responsible administrative and leadership or management experience in public service or business. This experience must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the organizational operational procedural and human aspects of management.

Core Leadership Competencies

The successful candidate must possess a proven professional track record that demonstrates:

• Effective Leadership & Initiative: A history of taking proactive ownership of organizational challenges driving continuous improvement and leading teams with a clear sense of purpose.
• Collaborative Relationships: The ability to cultivate strong cohesive and effective working relationships across all levels of the organization including judges court staff and external partners.
• Strategic Problem-Solving: Sharp analytical skills and the ability to diagnose complex operational issues evaluate risk and implement sound decisive solutions.
• Integrity & Demeanor: Uncompromising ethics sound judgment and a consistent professional demeanor under pressure.
  Executive Communication: Exceptional written verbal and interpersonal skills necessary to facilitate open communication and teamwork.

Education

A high school graduate or equivalent.

Additional information

• The Chief Deputy is based at the Robert S. Vance Federal Building in Birmingham Alabama. Periodic travel to the districts divisional offices special events and training is expected.
• The United States Bankruptcy Court is part of the judicial branch of government. This is an excepted service appointment and subject to at will employment.
• Relocation and interview expenses are not reimbursable.
• The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of the job announcement to withdraw the announcement or to fill the position sooner than the closing date without prior notice.

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.