Chief Deputy Clerk; Type II

Chief Deputy Clerk

The Chief Deputy Clerk is a senior executive-level position that reports directly to the Clerk of Court. Under the direction of the Clerk, the Chief Deputy manages the Operations activities of the Clerk's Office and assists in the performance of the statutory duties of the office. This position will serve with full authority over all court operations in the Clerk of Court's absence.

The Chief Deputy assists the Clerk in providing management and leadership of all non-judicial functions and activities of the Court. The Chief Deputy Clerk advises the Clerk of Court on policy matters; establishes and maintains relationships with other court units, governmental agencies, the Bar, the community, and professional organizations; and analyzes and interprets trends, statistics, and patterns to help the court anticipate challenges and opportunities for growth and change.

The Chief Deputy will assist the Clerk with the development, implementation, and refinement of procedures to enhance the productivity and the efficiency of the Clerk's Office; participate in organizational and strategic planning; and engage in the application of the Guide to Judiciary Policy, U.S. Code, Federal Rules of Procedure, and Local Rules of the Court.

The Chief Deputy is principally responsible for effectively managing Court support services including automation, case administration, courtroom services, intake, records management, training, statistical reporting, quality control, and technology needs. The Chief Deputy will be involved in space and security initiatives including COOP planning and Facility Security Committees.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

The Chief Deputy Clerk Type II position is an Executive High-Sensitive position within the federal judiciary. The applicant selected must successfully complete a ten-year background investigation, and every five years thereafter will be subject to re-investigation. The background investigation includes fingerprinting, criminal records check, and credit check. The applicant selected will be hired pending successful completion of the investigation. A negative finding from the background check may result in termination of employment.