Be a part of an executive team located in Detroit, MI. Professional and friendly work environment, great benefits, flexible schedule and close to all of the downtown amenities.

Duties

This position is located in the Pretrial Services Agency and reports directly to the Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer (Chief Officer). The Deputy Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer (Deputy Chief) is a Type II, second-in-command position that acts as the "alter ego" to the Chief Officer. The employee assists the Chief Officer in the administration and management of the Pretrial Services Agency in the Eastern District of Michigan. This position will lead, motivate, direct, and supervise all levels of staff and will act as a positive catalyst for change. Regular work outside the normal business hours is required. Travel inside and outside of the District is required. The District currently has 13 active judges, 9 senior judges, 6 full-time magistrate judges, and 1 part-time recalled magistrate judge. The Court maintains offices in Detroit (headquarters), Ann Arbor, Bay City, Flint, and Port Huron. The Pretrial Agency has a total staff of 36, which includes 23 Pretrial Services Officers. Officers are currently located in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Bay City and Flint. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Participates in the organization and management of the office to ensure expeditious handling of investigative work for the Court and institutions, and the effective supervision of persons under supervision. Assists the Chief Officer in the formulation, implementation, and modification of Pretrial policies in the District. Assists in establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with other U.S. Probation and Pretrial Officers to assure all requests for assistance from other districts are met promptly and effectively. Assists in establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with all components of the criminal justice system to include federal, state, and local law enforcement, correctional, and social service agencies. Assists in promoting and maintaining a positive work environment. Identifies training needs within the District. Participates in public relations that explain pretrial and other correctional services to the community. Confers with judges, attorneys, and other interested parties to interpret office policy and procedures. Monitors community issues and events with special focus on alleviating hazardous office and field incidents. Occasionally, the Deputy Chief may perform the duties of a pretrial officer or supervising pretrial officer. Supervises office staff including all clerical, professional, supervisory, and administrative personnel; pays particular attention to travel, leave, and scheduling of work hours. Assists in the selection of professional and clerical personnel for appointment. Participates in systematic analysis of performance for all subordinates. Supervises administrative work to include inventorying and ordering equipment and supplies, preparing statistical reports and personnel papers, maintaining files and records, and disposing records. Assists in estimating personnel, space allocation, travel expenses, and purchases of services, equipment, and supplies. Performs related duties as required by the Chief Officer and the Court.

Requirements

Qualifications

Qualifications must be met at the time of the application. Required: A minimum of six years of specialized experience as defined below, including at least two years as a CL-30 Supervisory Probation or Pretrial Services Officer or higher-level position in the U.S. Courts, that provided the opportunity to gain (a) skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships, including demonstrating a high level of emotional intelligence, (b) the ability to exercise mature judgment, and (c) a thorough knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, and theories of management and the ability to understand the managerial policies applicable to U.S. Pretrial Services and the unit they supervise. For appointment above the minimum grade, seven years of specialized experience is required. Specialized Experience Progressively responsible experience in the investigation, supervision, counseling, and guidance of persons in community correction or probation/pretrial programs. Experience in closely allied fields such as education guidance counselor, social worker, caseworker, psychologist, substance abuse treatment specialists, and correctional researcher may constitute a portion of the specialized experience. Experience as a judge, law clerk, police officer, FBI agent, customs agent, marshal or in a similar position, other than those that afforded any criminal investigation experience, does not meet the requirements of specialized experience. Specialized experience must be earned after the bachelor's degree has been granted. Education Substitutions: Completion of one academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) of graduate study in one of the social sciences may be substituted for one year of the specialized experience; or completion of a master's degree or two years of graduate study (60 semester or 90 quarter hours) in an accredited university in one of the social sciences or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree may be substituted for two years of the specialized experience. Note: A degree that relies primarily upon credit for life experience rather than academic course work is not considered qualifying for substitution of educational experience for actual work experience under this section. Preferred: A current CL-30 Federal Supervisory Probation or Pretrial Services Officer or higher-level position with three or more years in the role. An advanced degree in a related field. Personal Attributes and Skills The ideal candidate will: Possess exceptional leadership skills, be a motivator, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times. Integrity must be beyond reproach. Have a record of displaying good judgment and of being a proven problem-solver who can provide innovative solutions to workplace problems as well as employee relations issues. Have excellent organizational skills and be able to balance the demands of varying workload responsibilities and deadlines. Be an effective communicator, both verbally and in writing. Be able to build good working relationships with peers, subordinates, and superiors. Be adaptable to change and be able to lead major change initiatives. Have significant experience managing projects. Have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of budgeting and have demonstrated experience in budget analysis, formulation, and execution. Be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of the following areas: Finance, Procurement, IT, HR, and other administrative functions.

Education

Please read the "Qualifications" section.

Contacts

• Address US District Court, Eastern District of Michigan 231 W. Lafayette Blvd. Room 890 Detroit, MI 48226 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Phone: 313-234-5065
• Email: [email protected]