The Branch Chief position is located in the Civil Division of the D.C. Superior Court. The incumbent provides leadership and oversight of branch operations in compliance with applicable court regulations and division policies and processes. The incumbent provides information to attorneys, judges, court personnel and the general public regarding landlord and tenant case information, procedures and processes.  

Duties

The Branch Chief provides leadership and guidance to a staff of approximately 20 employees including supervisors.  The incumbent ensures accurate and timely processing of landlord and tenant cases in compliance with written and oral mandates by ensuring proper training and supervision of staff.  The incumbent evaluates policies, procedures and practices and makes recommendations for improvement and new initiatives. The incumbent is responsible for the preparation and submission of monthly and annual operational reports.

Requirements

• Background and security investigation are required.
• A probationary period of one (1) year must be successfully completed.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor's degree in legal studies, business, public relations, human resources or related field with five (5) years of experience in an office, public service agency, court, or legal environment plus two (2) years of supervisory experience.  Graduation from the Courts’ Management Training Program may substitute for one (1) year of supervisory experience. You must provide documentation of your management training with your application, i.e. copy of certificate.Preferred applicants will have more than two (2) years of supervisory experience. 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.*Applicants please be advised that your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience and that you meet the minimum qualifications or you will not be determined qualified for this position. Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts is required.  If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted.

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://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address District of Columbia Courts Moultrie Building 500 Indiana Avenue, NW Washington, District of Columbia 20001 United States
• Name: G. Brandon
• Phone: 202-879-8159
• Email: [email protected]