District of Columbia Courts
Chief Deputy Clerk of the Court of Appeals (Court Executive Service III)
District of Columbia Courts, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Chief Deputy Clerk of the Court of Appeals (Court Executive Service III)
The Chief Deputy Clerk of the DC Court of Appeals will assist the Clerk of the Court in managing and overseeing the daily operations of the DC Court of Appeals.Duties
Directs the preparation and servicing of the DC Court of Appeals (DCCA) calendar, issuance of opinions and processing of Rule 40 petitions.Assists the Clerk of the Court in developing and implementing the annual Management Action Plan, aligned to the DC Courts’ strategic plan.Recommends operating policies, practices and procedures to enhance the DCCA’s overall effectiveness and efficiency.Manages and directs the work activities of the DCCA’s Public Office, Calendar Clerk, Opinions Clerk, Legal Division and the Committee on Admission and Unauthorized Practice of Law Division.Maintains close coordination with operating divisions of the Superior Court and the Court Reporting Division, to anticipate and respond to changes and challenges, as well as developing and facilitating coordination of initiatives to address mutual problems.Prepares, maintains, and releases a variety of reports on the issuance of published and unpublished opinions.Assists in the general administration of the Clerk of the Court's Office and in the absence of the Clerk of the Court serves in an "Acting" capacity.Salary
$170,138 - $196,618/yearConditions of Employment
This position is an Excepted Service appointment.A background and/or security investigation is required.To qualify for this position, the following must be submitted:ResumeCompleted Vacancy QuestionnaireDocumentation /Proof of Education (e.g. certified letter indicating law school graduation, copy of law school transcript or law degree from an accredited law school)List of professional referencesSubmission of Court Executive Service Court Qualifications (CESCQ)Proof of active D.C. Bar membership, if applicableAll required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited university with a Law degree and a minimum of six (6) years of management responsibility within a court, legal or justice-related environment. Must be an active member in good standing with the District of Columbia Bar or must become a member within six (6) months of appointment.At least ten years of legal experience in positions of appellate practice preferred.To qualify you must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive-level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Court Executive Service Core Qualifications (CESCQ) listed in the how to apply section. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS/JS-15 grade level in the federal/DC Court service or its equivalent in the public/private sector. Candidates must possess senior-level management and technical experience. Candidates' experience must have been at a high level of difficulty to show clearly that the candidate possesses the professional and technical, as well as program knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined under the five CESCQ. Failure to meet the basic qualification and address the CESCQ factors automatically disqualifies an applicant.Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts is required. If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted.The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.If you previously applied, you must reapply for consideration.Education
To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education.How to Apply
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. Afterward, click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.COURT EXECUTIVE SERVICE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (CESCQ): All applicants must submit written statements. Your narrative response must not exceed two (2) pages per CESCQ and needs to include at least (2) examples per CESCQ. The CESCQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential not technical expertise. They measure whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of CES positions.A qualified candidate for the Chief Deputy Clerk of the Court of Appeals position must have at least six (6) years of management responsibility within a court, legal or justice-related environment. This requirement should be highlighted throughout the CESCQ responses. The ability to communicate effectively in writing is expected to flow throughout the narrative responses and reflect a mastery of that ability.The Court Executive Service Core Qualifications are supported by the Court values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect and Transparency.Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.The District of Columbia Courts is an independent agency of the District of Columbia Government and is not under the authority of the City Mayor or the D. C. Council. DC Courts appropriation comes directly from Congress. All DC Courts non-judicial employees receive federal benefits for the following programs: Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Health Insurance and Workers Compensation.Please click on the following for more information about these benefits:http://www.opm.gov/Insure/health/enrollment/new_employees.aspThe DC Courts leave policy is as follows:Sick Leave is used for personal medical needs, care of a family member, or adoption related purposes. Full-time employees earn 4 hours of sick leave every 2 weeks. This leave can be accrued without limit.Individuals occupying CES positions earn eight hours of annual leave each biweekly pay period, regardless of years of credited service and may carry over unused annual leave from year to year subject to a 480-hour ceiling.In addition to the federal health plans, the DC Courts offer employees supplemental vision and dental plans as well as commuter transit benefit subsidy, for a maximum of $150 a month. There are 26 pay periods in the year.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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The Chief Deputy Clerk of the DC Court of Appeals will assist the Clerk of the Court in managing and overseeing the daily operations of the DC Court of Appeals.Duties
Directs the preparation and servicing of the DC Court of Appeals (DCCA) calendar, issuance of opinions and processing of Rule 40 petitions.Assists the Clerk of the Court in developing and implementing the annual Management Action Plan, aligned to the DC Courts’ strategic plan.Recommends operating policies, practices and procedures to enhance the DCCA’s overall effectiveness and efficiency.Manages and directs the work activities of the DCCA’s Public Office, Calendar Clerk, Opinions Clerk, Legal Division and the Committee on Admission and Unauthorized Practice of Law Division.Maintains close coordination with operating divisions of the Superior Court and the Court Reporting Division, to anticipate and respond to changes and challenges, as well as developing and facilitating coordination of initiatives to address mutual problems.Prepares, maintains, and releases a variety of reports on the issuance of published and unpublished opinions.Assists in the general administration of the Clerk of the Court's Office and in the absence of the Clerk of the Court serves in an "Acting" capacity.Salary
$170,138 - $196,618/yearConditions of Employment
This position is an Excepted Service appointment.A background and/or security investigation is required.To qualify for this position, the following must be submitted:ResumeCompleted Vacancy QuestionnaireDocumentation /Proof of Education (e.g. certified letter indicating law school graduation, copy of law school transcript or law degree from an accredited law school)List of professional referencesSubmission of Court Executive Service Court Qualifications (CESCQ)Proof of active D.C. Bar membership, if applicableAll required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited university with a Law degree and a minimum of six (6) years of management responsibility within a court, legal or justice-related environment. Must be an active member in good standing with the District of Columbia Bar or must become a member within six (6) months of appointment.At least ten years of legal experience in positions of appellate practice preferred.To qualify you must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive-level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Court Executive Service Core Qualifications (CESCQ) listed in the how to apply section. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS/JS-15 grade level in the federal/DC Court service or its equivalent in the public/private sector. Candidates must possess senior-level management and technical experience. Candidates' experience must have been at a high level of difficulty to show clearly that the candidate possesses the professional and technical, as well as program knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined under the five CESCQ. Failure to meet the basic qualification and address the CESCQ factors automatically disqualifies an applicant.Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts is required. If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted.The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.If you previously applied, you must reapply for consideration.Education
To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education.How to Apply
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. Afterward, click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.COURT EXECUTIVE SERVICE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (CESCQ): All applicants must submit written statements. Your narrative response must not exceed two (2) pages per CESCQ and needs to include at least (2) examples per CESCQ. The CESCQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential not technical expertise. They measure whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of CES positions.A qualified candidate for the Chief Deputy Clerk of the Court of Appeals position must have at least six (6) years of management responsibility within a court, legal or justice-related environment. This requirement should be highlighted throughout the CESCQ responses. The ability to communicate effectively in writing is expected to flow throughout the narrative responses and reflect a mastery of that ability.The Court Executive Service Core Qualifications are supported by the Court values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect and Transparency.Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.The District of Columbia Courts is an independent agency of the District of Columbia Government and is not under the authority of the City Mayor or the D. C. Council. DC Courts appropriation comes directly from Congress. All DC Courts non-judicial employees receive federal benefits for the following programs: Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Health Insurance and Workers Compensation.Please click on the following for more information about these benefits:http://www.opm.gov/Insure/health/enrollment/new_employees.aspThe DC Courts leave policy is as follows:Sick Leave is used for personal medical needs, care of a family member, or adoption related purposes. Full-time employees earn 4 hours of sick leave every 2 weeks. This leave can be accrued without limit.Individuals occupying CES positions earn eight hours of annual leave each biweekly pay period, regardless of years of credited service and may carry over unused annual leave from year to year subject to a 480-hour ceiling.In addition to the federal health plans, the DC Courts offer employees supplemental vision and dental plans as well as commuter transit benefit subsidy, for a maximum of $150 a month. There are 26 pay periods in the year.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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