Clerk of Court

Duties

AS THE COURT UNIT EXECUTIVE OF THE CLERK'S OFFICE, THE POSITION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING THE OPERATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE AND ENSURES ITS COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS. THE POSITION REQUIRES A DYNAMIC INDIVIDUAL WITH SUPERIOR MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• CREATING A VISION OF EXCELLENCE THROUGH STRATEGIC PLANNING IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF LIMITED AND DECREASING RESOURCES;
• CREATING AND MAINTAINING A CULTURE THAT VALUES HUMAN RESOURCES AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN A GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE BASED ORGANIZATION;
• DIRECTING STAFF RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROCESSING OF BANKRUPTCY CASES;
• PROMOTING AND MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF OFFICIAL RECORDS IN THE CUSTODY OF THE COURT;
• WORKING WITH THE COURT, MEMBERS OF THE BAR, AND THE PUBLIC TO IMPROVE THE DELIVERY OF COURT SERVICES;
• WORKING WITH VARIOUS GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES ON A VARIETY OF MATTERS NECESSARY TO CONDUCT COURT BUSINESS;
• HIRING, ASSIGNING AND TRAINING PERSONNEL EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, AND ASSIGNING PERSONNEL AS WELL AS DESIGNING AND MANAGING TRAINING PROGRAMS;
• PREPARING AND MANAGING THE ANNUAL BUDGET, WHICH INCLUDES BUDGETARY AND STAFFING PROJECTIONS;
• PREPARING STATISTICAL STUDIES AND REPORTS FOR THE COURT, THE CIRCUIT, THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE U.S. COURTS, AND THE JUDICIAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED STATES;
• WORKING WITH MANAGERS TO PLAN AND OVERSEE SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY, INVENTORY CONTROL, SPACE AND FACILITIES, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, PROCUREMENT, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS AND
• REPORTING;
• LEADING STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR AN ENVIRONMENT OF LIMITED AND DECREASING RESOURCES;
• ANALYZING AND MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS ON STATUTES, LOCAL RULES, AND PROCEDURES AFFECTING THE OPERATIONS OF THE COURT;
• SERVING AS A LIAISON TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE U.S. COURTS, THE FEDERAL JUDICIAL CENTER, OTHER COURT
• UNITS, THE OFFICE OF THE U.S. TRUSTEE, THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, AND VARIOUS BAR ASSOCIATIONS;
• MANAGING THE EMPLOYMENT DISPUTE RESOLUTION PLAN (EDR);
• CONSULTING WITH AND MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE JUDGES REGARDING COURT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES;
• DEVELOPING AND ADMINISTERING A COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN;
• DIRECTING THE COURT'S FINANCIAL SERVICES FUNCTIONS INCLUDING PURCHASING, COLLECTING FEES, AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES, ACCOUNTING AND ANY OTHER FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS; AND
• PERFORMING OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

THE COURT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE CONDITIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT OR TO WITHDRAW THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT. AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST COMPLETE A 10 YEAR BACKGROUND CHECK INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING AN FBI FINGERPRINT CHECK. THE POSITION IS SUBJECT TO THE MANDATORY ELECTRONIC DIRECT DEPOSIT OF SALARY PAYMENT (I.E. DIRECT DEPOSIT). ALL COURT EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO ADHERE TO THE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR JUDICIAL EMPLOYEES.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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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.

  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.

• How to Apply

  TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE SUBMIT THE COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET AS OUTLINED:

  • COVER LETTER AND RESUME (INCLUDE POSITION NUMBER)
  • THREE PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES. THE APPLICANT CONSENTS TO THOSE REFERENCES BEING CONTACTED BY THE COURT.
  • A COMPLETE AO78 JUDICIAL APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT: LINK - https://www.uscourts.gov/forms-rules/forms/application-judicial-branch-federal-employment.
  • A COMPLETE APPLICATION QUESTIONNAIRE- THE QUESTIONNAIRE IS AVAILABLE AT https://www.tnmb.uscourts.gov/jobopportunities.
  • DOCUMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED IN PDF FORMAT ONLY (SINGLE FILE) TO: EMPLOYMENT@TNMB.USCOURTS.GOV OR BY MAIL TO: U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT, ATTN: HR EMPLOYMENT 701 BROADWAY, NASHVILLE TN 37203

  Agency contact information

  Lauren Wilkerson

  Email

  EMPLOYMENT@TNMB.USCOURTS.GOV

  Address

  Middle District of Tennessee, US Bankruptcy Court
  701 Broadway
  Nashville, TN 37203
  US

  Next steps

  Please read the How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information.

• 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

Required Documents