Chief Deputy of Operations

The Chief Deputy of Operations is a senior executive-level position reporting directly to the Clerk of Court. This role regularly interacts with federal judges, high-level officials, court staff, litigants, members of the bar, and the public, and is responsible for the management and administration of court operations. The Chief Deputy of Operations provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Clerk’s Office Operations Department, which consists of approximately 75 staff members, 10 supervisors and managers across four court locations. The Operations Department includes case processing, records management, attorney admissions, courtroom operations, and jury administration. Additionally, the Chief Deputy of Operations serves as a liaison to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, the Ninth Circuit, and other courts and court units and federal agencies regarding operations functions; analyzes and interprets legislation, Administrative Office directives, court rules, and orders affecting the work of the Clerk’s Office and establishes operating guidelines to implement procedures, methods, and other work-related changes.Qualified candidates must have:Bachelor's Degree in judicial, public or business administration, political science, criminal justice, law, management or related field from an accredited university. A minimum of six years of substantial and progressively responsible management experience in court management and operations, or in a similar working environment, in which they have gained a thorough understanding of judicial organizations, including the administration of automated case records management; A sound background in human resource management, planning, and project management.Strong oral and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills; Strong organizational leadership skills; The capability of proposing and implementing innovative solutions to facilitate organizational change. For a complete description of job duties and information on how to apply, please visit:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/uscourtscand