The Deputy Clerk of Administrative Services is an executive-level management position that reports directly to the Clerk of the Court, assisting the Clerk in supervision and management of the Tax Court's operations including facilities, finance, human resources, inventory, procurement and records. The position has regular interaction with judges, high-level officials of other organizations, and members of the bar and the public.

Duties

Manage the day-to-day administrative operations of the Court and exercise direct supervision of the administrative services staff. This includes regularly providing performance requirements and tracking progress. Review and certify the adequacy and accuracy of job descriptions, develop performance standards, and evaluate performance.

Requirements

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Exceptional leadership, team building, and management skills, with a proven record of organizational and problem-solving skills; sound ethics and judgment; and a professional demeanor. A demonstrated ability to exercise a substantial degree of initiative and independent judgment. Demonstrated understanding of finance, facilities, human resources, and procurement functions and general policies, with a preference for prior federal experience. Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal, written, and presentation skills, and a proven track record of serving as a trusted adviser. Prior experience in or leading professional improvement efforts. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a strategic plan that ensures the right people are in the right roles, and that employees are highly engaged and satisfied. Demonstrated ability to consistently exercise sound ethics and judgment, maintain court confidentiality and security requirements, and comply with the Code of Conduct for U.S. Tax Court Employees. A juris doctorate (J.D.) and active membership in a State Bar or the District of Columbia Bar is required. A college degree in accounting or other relevant postgraduate degree such as an MPA or MBA with concentration in finance is preferred. Completion of the Certified Court Executive certification program operated by the National Center for State Courts, admissions to the Institute for Court Management Fellowship program, and completion of the Government Financial Manager certification or other relevant professional certification is preferred. Six years of progressively responsible experience that provided an understanding of management practices and court administrative processes, including substantial experience advising senior-level management and key stakeholders. Experience in federal or state court operations is preferred as is experience applying federal procurement provisions and federal appropriation laws.

Education

• A juris doctorate (J.D.) and active membership in a State Bar or the District of Columbia Bar is required. A college degree in accounting or other relevant postgraduate degree such as an MPA or MBA with concentration in finance is preferred. Completion of the Certified Court Executive certification program operated by the National Center for State Courts, admissions to the Institute for Court Management Followship program, and completion of the Government Financial Manager certification or other relevant professional certification is preferred.

• Six years of progressively responsible experience that provided an understanding of management practices and court administrative processes, including substantial experience advising senior-level management and key stakeholders. Experience in federal or state court operations is preferred as is experience applying federal procurement provisions and federal appropriation laws.

Contacts

• Address Clerk of Court 400 Second Street Washington, DC 20217 US
• Name: US Tax Court
• Phone: 202-521-4700
• Email: [email protected]