Summary This position is located in the Clerk of the Court's Office for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The position operates under the general supervision of the Deputy Clerk of the Superior Court. The incumbent is responsible for assisting with administrative functions and the oversight and coordination of projects and initiatives of Superior Court operations. Responsibilities Brief Description of Duties: As the Senior Operations Manager, the incumbent is responsible for performing the following primary duties: Assisting in the daily operations of the Superior Court Developing court operations improvement programs; providing project management assistance regarding program goals and implementation strategies Researching, evaluating, planning, developing, and implementing projects and programs to accomplish Court objectives Reviewing proposed personnel actions for procedural conformity and substantive fairness, and drafting final actions for the Clerk of the Court; providing advice to division directors and managers on Court personnel actions Assisting with the maintenance and assignment of chambers and courtrooms to judicial officers Coordinating and overseeing judicial investitures and other ceremonial and special functions Preparing the annual budget for the Clerk of the Court's Office and reviewing budget request from the operating divisions Conducting formal or informal interviews, studies and/or surveys to gather information about operations, programs, and projects; Responding to inquiries, survey and study requests from external agencies or legal associations Analyzing the impact of proposed court rules on specific court policies, procedures and programs Requirements Conditions of Employment This position is an Excepted Service appointment. Background and security investigation are required. To qualify for this position, you must submit the following: Resume Completed Vacancy Questionnaire Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of college transcript or degree) Writing sample - not to exceed five pages List of professional reference All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in court, judicial, business or public administration, criminal justice, human resources management, or other relevant field. Three (3) years of experience leading, developing, planning, and/or evaluating programs and at least three (3) years of experience managing and supervising people in a public service agency, court system or legal environment. Graduation from the DC Court's Management Training Program may be substituted for one (1) year of supervisory experience. You must provide documentation of your management training (i.e. copy of certificate) with your application. Possess the ability to research; demonstrate diplomacy and deference when interacting with others and proficient written and oral communication skills. A writing sample must be attached. The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency. Education To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive Federal civil service. Please note there is a mandatory one year probationary period for all non-judicial new employees. All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date.