Deputy Circuit Executive

Salary:  $127,690 - $207,500 (JSP 14-17); Salary commensurate with qualifications.

Position Location:  St. Louis, Missouri

Opening Date:  February 12, 2025

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled – Applications will be considered starting March 14, 2025.

Position Overview

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit seeks to fill the position of Deputy Circuit Executive.  The Deputy Circuit Executive is a senior level position that serves as the second-in-command to the Circuit Executive, exercises management responsibility for the office and provides administrative and functional support to the Chief Circuit Judge, Judicial Council, Court of Appeals, and other courts through the Eighth Circuit.

Representative Duties

The Deputy Circuit Executive assists the Circuit Executive in matters of court administration including policy formulation and analysis, space and facilities, training and staff development, budget and finance, information technology, human resources, emergency preparedness, security, judicial conferences, and other special events and projects.  This position also provides technical and administrative support to all courts with the Eighth Circuit and the Judicial Council.  The Deputy Circuit Executive is responsible for advising the Circuit Executive on procedures and policies consistent with local practice, national policy, and the mission of the court.  This position involves extensive analytical and writing responsibilities and requires a clear understanding of court administration, judicial conduct and disability procedures, employee relations, and strategic planning.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must possess six years of administrative, professional, or legal experience that provides an understanding of management practices and administrative processes, including three years of specialized experience in a position of administrative, supervisory, managerial, or professional work.  Excellent analytical skills, superior oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, organization and problem-solving skills, and a desire to achieve and maintain a high level of professional excellence are also essential.  The candidate must possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, as well as the ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks.  A proven ability to demonstrate sound judgment and maintain confidentiality is needed.  A Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is required.  Work is performed in an office setting with some opportunity to telework.

Preferred Qualifications

A J.D. from an accredited law school is highly preferred; experience in the federal or state judiciary is preferred but not required.  Other preferred qualifications include:  familiarity with the Guide to Judiciary Policy and court operations; experience with managing budget, finance, procurement, space and facilities planning; information technology; and experience handling personnel matters.

Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States.  Employees of the federal judiciary are excepted service appointments.  Appointments are “at will” and may be terminated with or without cause by the Court.  Because this position is designated as “high-sensitive,” a selectee must submit to a mandatory background investigation and receive a satisfactory suitability determination as a condition of employment.  An updated background investigation is required every five years after an initial background investigation.  In the discretion of the appointing authority, the candidate selected for the position may be hired provisionally pending the results of a background investigation.  The position is subject to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.  Direct deposit of pay is required.

Benefits

Federal benefits include paid annual and sick leave, health insurance, life insurance, flexible benefits program, long-term care, retirement benefits, and a tax-deferred savings plan.  Additional information about benefits is available at https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted through the applicant tracking system at the following link:  https://ca852383.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0p7ut

Submit all documents listed below in PDF format.

•  Cover Letter
•  Resume
•  Form AO-78, Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment: https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/ao078.pdf

Applications that do not include all the required material in the correct format will not be considered.  Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

The U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $127,690 - $207,500