The Circuit Executive is appointed by the Circuit Judicial Council and reports to the Chief Circuit Judge. As secretary of the Circuit Judicial Council, the Circuit Executive serves as the executive officer responsible for implementing Council policies, supporting Council committees, and implementing programs and policies adopted by the Judicial Conference of the United States and Congress.

Duties

The Circuit Executive has a number of circuit-wide responsibilities. Under the broad category of program management, the Circuit Executive is responsible for: the judicial conduct and disability program; circuit judicial conferences; the judicial wellness program; emergency planning; space and facility projects; security projects; communication of events, emergencies, and other activities that impact the tenants in the courthouse; mailroom services; and the contract for cafeteria service. Under the category of process management, the Circuit Executive is responsible for: the annual senior judge space and staffing certifications; senior judge designations; bankruptcy judge appointments and reappointments; and federal public defender appointments and reappointments. The Circuit Executive serves as a member of the Workplace Conduct Committee, secretary to the Judicial Wellness Committee, and secretary to the Court Security Committee. Generally, the Circuit Executive provides advice to the Chief Circuit Judge and the Chief District Judge on issues affecting the courts in the circuit. The Circuit Executive is responsible for a number of administrative functions for the Court of Appeals and circuit offices (Clerk's Office, Legal Division, Circuit Library, and Circuit Mediation Program): Information Technology (IT); courtroom technology; budget management and oversight of appropriated and non-appropriated funds; audits and internal controls; property management; and special events and ceremonies. Generally, the Circuit Executive provides advice to the Chief Circuit Judge on non-case-related administrative matters. The Circuit Executive serves as a liaison to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, the Federal Judicial Center, federal courts in the D.C. Circuit and other federal courts in the federal judiciary, the General Services Administration, the Federal Protective Service, the U.S. Marshals Service, the local and regional courts, state and local bar associations, civic groups, media, and other public and private groups having an interest in the administration of justice and the federal courts.

Requirements

Qualifications

Candidates should possess strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills; a positive, proactive, and creative approach to managing budgets and solving problems; good judgment and the ability to maintain confidentiality; and a demonstrated skill in leading, motivating, and working with a diverse workforce. Candidates must have at least 10 years of progressively responsible administrative experience, including at least 5 years of substantial management and leadership experience, preferably in a court, legal, or similar setting. Experience working in federal or state courts or in the federal judiciary is preferred.

Education

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. A law degree or an advanced degree in court administration, public administration, or business administration is preferred.

Contacts

• Address US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit 333 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20001 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]