Chief Deputy Clerk (Type II)

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 Clerk's Office. In 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 Clerk's 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 Court's 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 Clerk's Office personnel.
• Executive Support: Executing special projects and performing other leadership duties as assigned by the Clerk of Court.

Salary

• $127,044 - $209,600/year

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.

Education A high school graduate or equivalent. Other Information The Chief Deputy is based at the Robert S. Vance Federal Building in Birmingham, Alabama. Periodic travel to the district's 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. Required Documents

• a cover letter;
• a resume that details experience and qualifications;
• contact information for three professional references;
• an Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (AO-78); and
• a copy of your college transcript, if applicable.

See 'How to Apply' for instructions.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants must submit a single pdf of the following via email to CD_Resumes@alnb.uscourts.gov and reference vacancy announcement 26-03 on the subject line:

• a cover letter;
• a resume that details experience and qualifications;
• contact information for three professional references;
• an Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (AO-78); and
• a copy of your college transcript, if applicable.

Only electronic application documents will be reviewed for consideration. Applicants who fail to submit all required documentation, or who submit application materials through any other means other than as provided above, will not be considered.

Benefits Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, health benefits, life insurance, retirement benefits, and a tax-deferred savings plan. Information about benefits and compensation can be found at https://www.uscourts.gov/careers.