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Prepares, maintains, and releases a variety of reports on the issuance of published and unpublished opinions.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.
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.
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.
You must address each CESCQ separately. You are required to respond to all CESCQs. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as ‘ineligible’. Each response should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and results of your actions.
CESCQ 1 LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this CESCQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. (Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision).
CESCQ 2 LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this CESCQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. (Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Team Building, Developing Others).
CESCQ 3 RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this CESCQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. (Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility).
CESCQ 4 BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. (Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management).
CESCQ 5 BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Courts, Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. (Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating).
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.
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