U.S. Tax Court is Hiring a Deputy Clerk of Administrative Services Near Washington, DC

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

• A juris doctorate (J.D.) and active membership in a State Bar or the District of Columbia Bar is required. A college degree in accounting or other relevant postgraduate degree such as an MPA or MBA with concentration in finance is preferred. Completion of the Certified Court Executive certification program operated by the National Center for State Courts, admissions to the Institute for Court Management Fellowship 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. Experience in federal or state court operations is preferred as is experience applying federal procurement provisions and federal appropriation laws.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day administrative operations of the Court and exercise direct supervision of the administrative services staff. This includes regularly providing performance requirements and tracking progress. Review and certify the adequacy and accuracy of job descriptions, develop performance standards, and evaluate performance.

• Implement and manage an effective Administrative Services program, including resource planning, to ensure uniform and consistent compliance with the laws, regulations, professional standards, and policies applicable to the operations of the Court.

• Collaborate with the Clerk and senior management to establish and maintain necessary service levels and security protocols to ensure that standards and stakeholder requirements are met.

• Oversee and administer any inter-agency agreements and/or contract related to financial management, human resources, facilities, and other offices of the Court (e.g. an inter-agency agreement and/or contract related to financial management and procurement between the Court and the Department of Treasury's Administrative Resource Center).

• Coordinate and consult with Judges, the Clerk, and senior staff regarding policy development, major operational initiatives, actions accomplished, milestones to be achieved, and significant problems or issues related to the above.

• Establish operating guidelines and procedures to implement approved policies. Regularly assess procedures and practices to identify possible weaknesses or risks and make decisions and recommendations for program adjustments.

• Carry out special assignments that may arise from new or proposed legislation, changes in Court requirements, emergencies, or other matters affecting the administrative functions of the Court. When necessary, provide coverage for essential functions after-hours and during periods of emergency and continuity of operations.

• Perform other duties within the Clerk of the Court's Office as assigned and act for the Clerk of the Court, in the Clerk's absence or direction.

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