The Judicial Services Office (JSO) serves as a liaison, consultant, advocate, and resource for federal judges and handles matters arising within the Administrative Office (AO) and with the Federal Judicial Center (FJC), the U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC), executive and legislative branches of the federal government, the public, and others.

Duties

The Chief of the JSO provides oversight, supervision, coordination, and support for judges and chambers staff. The ideal candidate will have high-level knowledge and skills to serve as the subject matter expert and agency's primary source for providing support and assistance regarding policies and activities that impact all areas of the judicial services to include but not limited to: Providing oversight and leadership to office staff in support of programs related to appellate, district, bankruptcy, and magistrate judges and chambers staff. Managing the day-to-day operations of JSO, including supervising the division chiefs, and managing the budget, policy, staff, procurement, and other resource requirements. Accomplishing work through leadership, diplomacy, delegation, mentoring, and coaching staff, aligning duties with staff strengths, and supporting a team environment that fosters respect. Establishing strategic and intermediate priorities, identifying solutions, developing short and long-range program and project plans and milestones, and ensuring deadlines are met, necessary stakeholders are engaged, and services align with mission requirements. Providing high-level customer service and support with responsibility for identifying and resolving issues, participating in the development and delivery of a full range of customer services that address changes in requirements, exploring ways to enhance the level of services and support provided, and staying abreast of customers' current and long-range mission requirements. Serving as an expert on matters relating to judges and chambers, including working on or leading the efforts of various committees, working groups, and other ad hoc teams, and advising on proposed or pending legislation impacting these programs. Serving as principal executive overseeing support to the Judicial Conference Committees on the Administration of the Bankruptcy System, Administration on the Magistrate Judges System, Inter-circuit Assignments, International Judicial Relations, and support for relevant advisory and working councils and groups. Preparing and presenting, orally and in writing, briefings and documents related to judges' programs to judges, committees, senior leadership, and others. Engaging, coordinating, and collaborating across functional lines with internal and external stakeholders, including with other government agencies on program and initiatives related to judges' programs. Attending and participating in meetings conducted by and on behalf of the Associate Director. Working on AO intra-agency operations, planning, initiatives, communication, cooperation, strategic planning, and providing reports in support of the AO's mission to support judges and chambers staff.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must have demonstrated experience which shows competence in the qualifications as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which includes interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (preferably three years) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-15/JSP-15/CL 31 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as follows: Demonstrated experience providing oversight and leadership to office staff in support of programs related to appellate, district, bankruptcy, magistrate judges and chambers staff; Demonstrated experience providing support and assistance regarding policies and activities that impact all areas of judicial services; and Demonstrated experience engaging and collaborating across functional lines with internal and external stakeholders. Additional Assessment: Applicants who meet the specialized experience requirements also will be assessed on the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Mandatory Technical Qualifications: The MTQs listed below should be evident in your resume. A supplemental narrative must be uploaded and attached to your application addressing each MTQ listed below. Demonstrated experience in managing a complex multi-level off ice to include integrating organizational operations with the agency's strategic plan, mission, vision, values, and objectives. Demonstrated experience exercising managerial authority to set long range goals and objectives, translate objectives into specific projects, determine program emphasis, plan for long range staffing and organizational needs, manage organizational changes, and decide on the full range of personnel actions affecting resource-related elements. Demonstrated experience presenting and representing at high-level meetings, coordinating with all levels of staff, attending conferences both within and outside the agency to develop program and department responses, recommendations, proposals, reports, and other documents. Ability to successfully meet customer expectations as evidenced by a proven track record of strong customer service orientation. Ability to demonstrate consistent emphasis on equal opportunity, affirmative action, and avoidance of discrimination in employee selection, promotion, and training and other personnel activities and actions. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): Applicants currently serving in an AOES position or under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM are not required to submit a narrative response for the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ). A narrative response as part of the application package for each of the following ECQs is MANDATORY for all other applicants. Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision. Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building. Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility. Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management. Building Coalitions / Communication: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating.

Education

This position does not require education to qualify.

Contacts

• Address Department of Program Services One Columbus Circle, NE Washington, DC 20544 US
• Name: Nida Khan
• Phone: 202-502-3800
• Email: [email protected]