$183,300 (JS 17)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

ABOUT THE OFFICE

The Office of the Circuit Executive (OCE) serves the Ninth Judicial Circuit of United States.  It is the largest federal circuit in the country, comprising nine western states and two territories.  The Office serves the Court of Appeals as well as the District Courts, Bankruptcy Courts, Probation Offices, Pretrial Services Offices, and Federal Public Defenders.

The OCE was created by statute to provide professional administrative staffing to circuit councils, which are composed primarily of judges engaged full-time in deciding cases.  The OCE provides administrative support to the Judicial Council of the Ninth Circuit and its various committees.  It also provides direct services to all the judicial court units in the Circuit.  All OCE responsibilities flow from directives of the Judicial Council or the Chief Judge of the Ninth Circuit.  The OCE is organized around the Council's core functions.

The OCE is committed to providing professional support to the Judicial Council and courts of the Ninth Circuit and ensuring the highest level of public trust in the administration of justice. This support includes identifying needs, conducting studies, proactively developing and implementing innovative policies, providing training, public information and human resources support, coordinating building and IT projects, and advising the Council on procedural and ethical matters.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Assist the Circuit Executive in identifying needs; conducting studies; proactively developing and implementing innovative policies; providing training, public information and human resources support; coordinating facilities and technology projects; and advising the Judicial Council on procedural and policy matters.
• Provide advice to the Circuit Executive and the Chief Circuit Judge, as requested, regarding office management and policy. Identify and implement enhancements to the delivery of services to judges, court unit executives, and others within the Circuit's court units.
• Provide staff support to the Chief Circuit Judge and the Judicial Council of the Ninth Circuit. 
• Supervise and assist in the implementation of policy decisions and initiatives of the Chief Circuit Judge and the Circuit Executive by Assistant Circuit Executives, senior leadership, and the chairs of council committees.
• Supervise the overall functioning of the operations and administration of the office in consultation with the Circuit Executive; this includes supervising and supporting the Assistant Circuit Executives and senior leadership in their program and personnel responsibilities.
• In collaboration with office employees and teams, develop organizational goals and establish priorities, metrics, and desired outcomes for project programs.
• Represent the circuit at public meetings or with external groups, as requested.
• Manage the budget, procurement, and fiscal management aspects of the office.
• Act on behalf of the Circuit Executive, or Assistant Circuit Executives, when required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS     

A minimum of six years of progressively responsible administrative, professional, or legal experience in the above representative duties and:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is required; a graduate level degree in law, judicial, public, or business administration and federal judicial administrative and/or operational experience is preferred.
• Strong management skills; demonstrated, proactive, problem-solving approach; mature and decisive judgment; ability to handle matters discreetly, confidentially, and with unquestioned integrity; lead by example and be willing to understand court culture as a precursor to promoting positive change management; show initiative and flexibility; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and knowledge of judiciary policies and procedures.

TOTAL REWARDS AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Salary: $183,300 (JSP 17)  

Time off: 11 paid holidays, 13 vacation days, and 13 sick leave days per year. After three years, vacation days accrue at a higher rate.

BENEFITS:

• Federal pension plan and optional employer-matching Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K).
• Choice of a variety of employer-subsidized federal health and life insurance plans. Optional dental, vision, and long-term care coverage.
• Flexible spending account to pay out-of-pocket health and dependent care expenses with tax-free dollars.
• Other Perks: Telework opportunities; public transit subsidy; and on-site gym.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a PDF application packet through the Career Portal that includes:

1. a cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience performing the representative duties;

2. a current resume; and

3. three professional references.

Only applications with a cover letter, resume, and references will be considered.

NEXT STEPS

Priority given to applications received by Sunday, December 5, 2021.

Tentative interview dates are the week of December 6, 2021.  Video conference interviews available.

Position open until filled.

Interview expenses are not eligible to be reimbursed, however relocation expenses for the selected candidate may be considered.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident in the process of applying for citizenship. Successful applicants are provisionally hired pending results of background investigation and fingerprinting. Positions with the U.S. Courts are at-will, excepted service appointments, and may be terminated with or without cause by the Court. Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Direct deposit of pay required.  The court requires all its employees to be vaccinated against COVID 19 absent an exemption from the requirement based on a documented medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief. 

The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, for any reason including, but not limited to, budgetary issues. Said modifications may occur without prior written or other notice.

EQUAL FOCUSED EMPLOYER

The OCE encourages applications from all qualified individuals and seeks a diverse pool of applicants in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, disability, religion, and socio-economic circumstance.