Deputy Clerk for Administrative Services

Summary The Deputy Clerk for Administrative Services is an executive-level management position that reports directly to the Clerk of the Court, assisting the Clerk in supervision and management of the Tax Court's operations including facilities, finance, human resources, inventory, procurement and records. The position has regular interaction with judges, high-level officials of other organizations, members of the bar and the public. See How to Apply for instructions on applying for this position. Requirements Conditions of Employment Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work for the federal government. All Court employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for US Tax Court Employees. Employees of the United States Tax Court are considered "at-will" employees, and, as such, may be terminated with or without cause. The selected applicant must, within the first year, successfully obtain Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) (Professional) certification from the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) or its equivalent. Due to the duties and responsibilities of this position, the selected candidate will be required to complete a confidential financial disclosure report to avoid involvement in a real or apparent conflict of interest, and to carry out the purpose behind any statute, rule, or regulation applicable to or administered by the employee. An initial report will be due before entering the position and annual reports thereafter. All applicant information is subject to verification. Those who are required must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. Selection for this position is contingent on a favorable suitability determination and security background check, to include credit check, federal income tax check and criminal check. A candidate selected for this position must be current on his or her federal income tax obligations before employment with the Tax Court and must remain current while employed by the Tax Court. Continued employment post-appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of the background investigation and credit check and favorable adjudication of those checks. A subsequent background reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required. The Federal Financial Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages for Court employees. Applicants who hold a Juris Doctorate must be admitted to practice law before the highest court of a state or the District of Columbia and be an active member in good standing. Qualifications SPECIAL RATING FACTORS: - Exceptional leadership, team building, and management skills, with a proven record of organizational and problem-solving skills; sound ethics and judgment; and a professional demeanor. A demonstrated ability to exercise a substantial degree of initiative and independent judgment. - Demonstrated understanding of finance, facilities, human resources, and procurement functions and general policies, with a preference for prior federal experience. - Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal, written, and presentation skills, and a proven track record of serving as a trusted adviser. Prior experience in or leading professional improvement efforts. - Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a strategic plan that ensures the right people are in the right roles, and that employees are highly engaged and satisfied. - Demonstrated ability to consistently exercise sound ethics and judgment, maintain court confidentiality and security requirements, and comply with the Code of Conduct for U.S. Tax Court Employees. Education EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - A bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, human resources or other relevant discipline is required. - Superior academic achievement indicated by graduation with honors (cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude, or with honors, with high honors, or with highest honors, as appropriate to the school), election to a national scholastic honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies (see https://www.achshonor.org/certified-societies-directory-#/ for a list of qualifying societies), is preferred but not required - A graduate degree such as a Master of Public Administration or a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in finance or similar is preferred but not required. - A Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and active membership in a State Bar or the District of Columbia Bar is preferred but not required. - Completion of the Certified Court Executive certification program operated by the National Center for State Courts, admission to the Institute for Court Management Followship program, and completion of the Government Financial Manager certification or other relevant professional certification is preferred. - Six years of progressively responsible experience that provided an understanding of management practices and court administrative processes, including substantial experience advising senior-level management and key stakeholders is required. Experience in federal or state court operations is preferred but not required. - Experience in applying federal procurement provisions and federal appropriation laws is preferred but not required. - Supervisory experience in the federal government or the private sector is preferred but not required. Additional information EVALUATION CRITERIA: If you fail to provide the information required, your application will not be evaluated beyond the basic screening process. The applicants deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in a personal interview at their own expense. Applicants scheduled for an interview should advise if a reasonable accommodation will be necessary. Travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. 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