Location: Omaha,NE, USA
Summary
The Clerk's Office of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nebraska is seeking a full-time chief deputy clerk in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
12/09/2024 to 01/03/2025
* Salary
$145,115 - $221,250 per year
* Starting salary is set considering human resources policies, qualifications, experience, and applicant's current salary or federal pay grade.
* Pay scale & grade
JS 15 - 16
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
* Omaha, NE
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
* Travel Required
Not required
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Permanent - At-Will
* Work schedule
Full-time
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
16 - JSP-16, Full Performance Level. This job uses the Judiciary Salary Plan (JSP) pay scale.
* Job family (Series)
* 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program
* Supervisory status
Yes
* Security clearance
Not Required
* Drug test
No
* Financial disclosure
No
* Bargaining unit status
No
* Announcement number
25-02
* Control number
823272200
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This job is open to
* The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Duties
This is a senior level executive position who assists the clerk of court in providing leadership, management, and supervision of the clerk's office and assists in the organizations planning, development and implementation of office procedures, and management of the daily functions, including case management, courtroom services, statistical analysis, statistical reporting, information technology, financial management, budget, space and facilities, procurement, and human resources. The chief deputy is the alternate certifying officer for the Court. The chief deputy is appointed by the clerk of court.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Assists the clerk of court in providing leadership, management, and supervision of the clerk's office, including the leadership team.
* Works with members of the bar and the public to improve the quality of court services.
* Works with various governmental agencies on a variety of matters necessary to conduct court business.
* Assists in the preparing and managing the court's annual budget.
* Works closely with the financial staff in directing the court's financial services functions in accordance with statutory requirements.
* Conducts special studies or coordinates and implements special projects related to court administration, operations, and other areas, as may be requested by the judges or clerk of court.
* Advises the clerk on matters affecting the functioning of the entire clerk's office.
* Analyzes and makes recommendations on statutes, local rules, and procedures affecting the operations of the court.
* Assists with the receipt, handling, preparation, storage, and control of all official and quasi-official records and materials received in, created by, or processed through the Office of the Clerk of Court.
* Reviews and analyzes organizational structure, reporting relationships and functional assignment, striving to meet current and future organizational needs.
* Provides methods and systems for maintaining time and attendance records, per diem reimbursements, and other matters affecting the compensation of personnel in the court system.
* Release, certification, or authentication of copies or originals of all official records of the court and office of the clerk of court. This involves such internal administrative records as time, leave, payroll, travel, per diem, and other fiscal records relating to the operation of the court.
* Improvement of general working conditions, including programs for the phased-out modernization of equipment, furniture, and physical layout and arrangement best suited to meet the current and projected requirements.
* Recommends personnel action concerning subordinate supervisors and evaluates their performance.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
* Applicants must be a citizen of the United States or eligible to work in the United States. To review citizenship requirements for employment in the Judiciary, please visit
* The final candidate will be subject to a background security check after a conditional offer of employment has been extended and accepted.
* Applicants will not be asked about their criminal history prior to receiving a tentative offer of employment. Applicants completing the AO 78 Application for Judicial Branch Employment are not required to complete questions 18 through 20 regarding criminal history. Criminal history is not in itself disqualifying.
* Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process, as well as disciplinary action if discovered after an individuals' date of hire. All application information is subject to verification.
* Employment will be provisional and contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the required background investigation.
* Employees are subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer.
* Except for Probation Officers, employees are considered At-Will .
* Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
Qualifications
To qualify, the candidate must have a minimum of six years of progressively responsible administrative, supervisory, technical, professional, or managerial experience that provided an opportunity to gain: (1) a thorough knowledge of management practices and administrative processes; (2) skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships; (3) the ability to exercise mature judgement, and (4) the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to a wide variety of stakeholders. At least three of the six years of experience must have been in a position with substantial management responsibility. The successful candidate should be a leader, motivator, highly organized, and possess a high degree of integrity. The demands of the position require an individual who is adapted to varied responsibilities in which personal initiative and excellent communications skills are highly valued.
Preferred:
Candidates with supervisory experience and experience in the legal environment; knowledge of, and progressively responsible experience in, court or legal management.
Education
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. Completion of a master's degree or two years of graduate study (60 semester or 90 quarter hours) in an accredited university in such fields as business or public administration, political science, criminal justice, law, management, or related field, or completion of a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, may be substituted for two years of specialized experience. Qualifications must be met at the time of the application.
Additional information
The District of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among staff.
The mission of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nebraska is to assist in the administration of justice by providing accurate, impartial and timely information as well as excellent service to the community being served. We will favor a gratifying work environment, based on open communication and mutual respect, while advocating innovation, autonomy, and teamwork.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please read the Next steps section for more information.
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* Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
* How to Apply
Applicants must submit a PDF document to ...@ned.uscourts.gov to include a:
* Cover letter
* Resume
* Application Form AO-78 (all sections must be completed)
* Contact information for three professional references
Application materials that do not adhere to this procedure will not be considered. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Travel reimbursement in connection with the selection process and/or relocation is not authorized.
The clerk of court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this vacancy announcement at any time or to withdraw it without prior notice.
Agency contact information
Human Resources
Email ...@ned.uscourts.gov
Address US Bankruptcy Court - District of Nebraska
111 South 18th Plaza
Suite 1125
Omaha, NE 68102
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Next steps
Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.
* Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
* Criminal history inquiries
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Financial suitability
* New employee probationary period
* Privacy Act
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Selective Service
* Signature and false statements
* Social security number request
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Required Documents
Please read the How to Apply section.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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How to Apply
Applicants must submit a PDF document to ...@ned.uscourts.gov to include a:
* Cover letter
* Resume
* Application Form AO-78 (all sections must be completed)
* Contact information for three professional references
Application materials that do not adhere to this procedure will not be considered. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Travel reimbursement in connection with the selection process and/or relocation is not authorized.
The clerk of court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this vacancy announcement at any time or to withdraw it without prior notice.
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Agency contact information
Human Resources
Email ...@ned.uscourts.gov
Address US Bankruptcy Court - District of Nebraska
111 South 18th Plaza
Suite 1125
Omaha, NE 68102
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.
Read more
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
* Criminal history inquiries
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Financial suitability
* New employee probationary period
* Privacy Act
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Selective Service
* Signature and false statements
* Social security number request
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
12/09/2024 to 01/03/2025
* Salary
$145,115 - $221,250 per year
* Starting salary is set considering human resources policies, qualifications, experience, and applicant's current salary or federal pay grade.
* Pay scale & grade
JS 15 - 16
* Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
* Omaha, NE
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
* Travel Required
Not required
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Permanent - At-Will
* Work schedule
Full-time
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
16 - JSP-16, Full Performance Level. This job uses the Judiciary Salary Plan (JSP) pay scale.
* Job family (Series)
* 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program
* Supervisory status
Yes
* Security clearance
Not Required
* Drug test
No
* Financial disclosure
No
* Bargaining unit status
No
* Announcement number
25-02
* Control number
823272200
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/823272200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.