Job Summary

The Chief Deputy Clerk for Administration holds primary executive leadership of the Clerk's Office's administrative departments-encompassing financial management, internal controls, human resources and training, budget and procurement, technology, and strategic planning. The Clerk's Office team comprises over 170 employees and serves 45 U.S. District Judges (active and senior) and 18 Magistrate Judges.

Job Description

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify as a Chief Deputy Clerk for Administration the candidate must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and must have a minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible managerial experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 10 years' experience in senior management or executive-level administration in a federal or state court. Experience managing budget, finance, procurement, information technology, or human resources. Post graduate degree in law or public, business, or judicial administration from an accredited college or university. Experience with the federal courts' human resources, information technology, and/or financial systems. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES & SKILLS: Proven executive experience managing budget, finance, procurement, facilities, human resources, strategic planning, information technology, or project management in medium to large organizations. Demonstrated ability to operate as a senior leader alongside a peer executive - sharing authority, collaborating on strategy, and presenting a unified leadership front. Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to handle sensitive personnel matters with tact, directness, fairness, and care. Ability to lead with vision and integrity, articulate organizational priorities, develop staff, and drive sustained excellence. Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including executive-level presentation ability. Strong problem-solving, organizational leadership, and conflict resolution capabilities. Proven ability to build and sustain strong interorganizational relationships across diverse stakeholders. Deep proficiency in technology with the ability to adapt to rapidly evolving tools and implement innovative solutions that drive meaningful organizational change. Working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and multiple web-based applications. Track record of mentoring and developing teams to meet and exceed professional goals. Unwavering commitment to ethics, confidentiality, and compliance with the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.