Clerk of Court - District Court Executive ID-1080

The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington is seeking a dynamic, inspiring, and effective leader for the position of Clerk of Court / District Court Executive. This is an executive-level management position, responsible for operational and administrative management of the Court. The Clerk of Court collaborates with other districts within the Ninth Circuit and the Administrative Office on a national level.

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The Clerk of Court acts as liaison and works cooperatively with other federal and local government agencies, bar groups, media representatives, and the public. The Clerk of Court provides leadership and direction to approximately 50 staff members of the Clerk’s Office, which is organized in a non-hierarchical team-based structure.

The Western District of Washington is a Shared Services district. The 24 employees in Shared Services (IT, Human Resources, Budget, Procurement, Space and Facilities) are employees of both the District Court and Probation and Pretrial Services. The Clerk of Court and Chief Probation and Pretrial Services Officer co-manage Shared Services. This position will require frequent travel within the district to both the Seattle and Tacoma courthouses, as well as regular out of district travel for national and Ninth Circuit meetings and conferences.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Clerk of Court’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working closely with the Chief Judge regarding Court administration;

• Developing innovative approaches to achieving the Court’s mission;

• Managing the District Court’s annual budget;

• Directing the Court’s financial, procurement, and facilities services functions;

• Ensuring comprehensive human resources services to the Court;

• Serving as the custodian of federal funds and property;

• Analyzing and making recommendations on statutes, local rules, and procedures affecting the operation of the Court;

• Directing the processing of civil and criminal cases, the issuance of process, and the maintenance of official records in the custody of the Court;

• Serving as liaison for the Court to federal and local government agencies, bar groups, media representatives, and the public;

• Serving as the court’s public information officer;

• Overseeing the Court’s IT infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives;

• Directing development and administration of comprehensive emergency preparedness plans;

• Coordinating statistical studies and reports as required by the Court, the Circuit, and the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts;

• Providing general assistance to the Court in the performance of day to day responsibilities;

• Embracing and supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible administrative experience in public service or business. This experience should provide a thorough understanding of the organizational, procedural and human aspects of managing an organization. At least three of those ten years must include substantial management experience at an executive level. Such experience typically includes the oversight of budget and financial management, human resources, procurement and contracts, information technology, space and facilities management functions, and long and short-range planning.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of a master’s degree in court, public, or business administration. Prior federal court administrative experience at the Chief Deputy or other manager level. Knowledge of federal court operations, policies, and procedures.

EDUCATION

A bachelor's degree with an emphasis in government, public, business, or judicial administration or related field is required.