Executive Assistant To The Clerk Of Court

Summary

The incumbent performs and coordinates administrative, technical, and professional work related to multiple administrative functions, ensuring compliance with the appropriate guidelines, policies and approved internal controls for the Clerk of Court and the Clerk's Chief Deputy Clerks.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

06/03/2024 to 07/03/2024

• Salary

$61,806 - $100,475 per year

This job uses the Court Personnel System (CPS) pay scale. $61,806-$77,274 New federal employees; $61,806-$100,475 Current or former federal employees.

• Pay scale & grade

CL 27

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Miami, FL

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

25% or less

• You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

27 - CPS, CL-27: Full Performance Level

• Job family (Series)

0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Other

• Drug test

No

• Announcement number

2024-CLK-19

• Control number

793645800

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This job is open to

• The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

A Sensitive Background Check is required for this position.

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Duties

The incumbent manages all district projects and provides status reports to the Clerk of Court and the Chief Deputies. The incumbent serves as the Court's central resource for executive action items and meeting coordination. The incumbent assists in the planning and coordination of court sponsored events and ceremonies.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional administrative support to the Clerk of Court, Chief Deputy Clerks, and senior managers, and serves as back-up to other administrative staff.

• Acts as a liaison between the Clerk of Court, Chief Deputy Clerks, judicial officers, senior managers, and court employees.

• Reviews and acts as instructed on all correspondence.

• Receives, screens, and refers telephone calls and personal visitors, and answers general inquiries on behalf of the Clerk of Court.

• Routes, responds to, and files correspondence as directed by the Clerk of Court, and maintains records as required.

• Makes travel and lodging arrangements.

• Drafts correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, and other documents for review and signature by the Clerk of Court. Proofreads documents and materials for errors, appropriate format, proper syntax, grammar, spelling and typographical errors.

• Maintains the calendar and sets appointments. Maintains calendar for courtroom sharing and conference room coordination.

• Coordinates Committee meetings for Judges and Clerk's staff. Prepares meeting agendas and materials as needed.

• Maintains roster of Court Certified Mediators. Prepares documents and routes correspondence for Clerk of Court's review, including Certified Mediator applications and Reports and Recommendations from the Mediation Committee.

• Ensures compliance with Court orders to appoint mediators to cases.

• Oversees and maintains attorney admissions.

• Manages high level district wide projects, including Magistrate Judge recruitments, from beginning to end. Develops and maintains project management systems to ensure project timelines and ensures that objectives are met. Collaborates with managers across departments to effectively manage project resources, and to ensure timelines standards are adhered too. Upon delegation, may lead other administrative support staff by assigning and monitoring work.

• Organizes ceremonies and public functions, including investiture ceremonies and heritage month celebrations.

• Prepares financial authorizations for the Clerk of Court and submits vendor invoices for payment.

• Monitors certain vendor contracts for the Clerk of Court and monitors progress and compliance with terms.

• Other duties as assigned by the Clerk of Court.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/employment-info.

Qualifications

• Two years of specialized experience; or completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or Completion of one academic year (18 semester or 27 quarter hours) of graduate study in an accredited university in business or public administration, political science, criminal justice, law, or other fields closely related to the subject matter of the position. Specialized experience is defined as experience in, or closely related to, the position's work that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position's duties successfully.

Court Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

• Skill in gathering, researching, and analyzing data.

• Skill in negotiating and problem solving.

• Ability to work under pressure and deliver quality work product.

• Excellent skill and ability to manage an executive office in a professional environment, and the ability to exercise mature judgment.

• Knowledge of and compliance with the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and Court confidentiality requirements. Ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgment.

• Knowledge of and skill in following office procedures and using a variety of office equipment and applications, such as word processing, email, spreadsheets, and other computer-based systems used by the Court.

• Skill in using computer software and other technology to enhance efficiency.

Education

Two years of specialized experience or completion of a bachelor's degree.

Additional information

This is a Sensitive position within the Judiciary. The selected candidate will be subject to a technical fingerprint check through the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services Division database as a condition of employment. Employment will be considered provisional until the background check is completed. This position is covered under the FCA. Only those candidates who receive a conditional job offer will be asked to provide verbal or written statements about criminal history.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Only qualified applicants will be considered. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

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• Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

For more information, please visit: https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/sites/flsd/files/jobs/2024-CLK-19%20Executive%20Assistant%20to%20Clerk%20of%20Court%20final.pdf.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

To apply, please visit: https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/sites/flsd/files/jobs/2024-CLK-19%20Executive%20Assistant%20to%20Clerk%20of%20Court%20final.pdf.

Agency contact information

Human Resources

Email flsd_hrmail@flsd.uscourts.gov

Address United States District Court, Southern District of Florida

400 N. Miami Ave (HR)

Miami, FL 33128

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Next steps

After the review period closes, applicants selected to interview will be contacted via telephone or e-mail.

• Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Financial suitability

• New employee probationary period

• Privacy Act

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Selective Service

• Signature and false statements

• Social security number request

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Required Documents

For more information, please visit: https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/sites/flsd/files/jobs/2024-CLK-19%20Executive%20Assistant%20to%20Clerk%20of%20Court%20final.pdf.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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How to Apply

To apply, please visit: https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/sites/flsd/files/jobs/2024-CLK-19%20Executive%20Assistant%20to%20Clerk%20of%20Court%20final.pdf.

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Agency contact information

Human Resources

Email flsd_hrmail@flsd.uscourts.gov

Address United States District Court, Southern District of Florida

400 N. Miami Ave (HR)

Miami, FL 33128

US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

After the review period closes, applicants selected to interview will be contacted via telephone or e-mail.

Read more

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Financial suitability

• New employee probationary period

• Privacy Act

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Selective Service

• Signature and false statements

• Social security number request

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

06/03/2024 to 07/03/2024

• Salary

$61,806 - $100,475 per year

This job uses the Court Personnel System (CPS) pay scale. $61,806-$77,274 New federal employees; $61,806-$100,475 Current or former federal employees.

• Pay scale & grade

CL 27

• Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Miami, FL

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

25% or less

• You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

27 - CPS, CL-27: Full Performance Level

• Job family (Series)

0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Other

• Drug test

No

• Announcement number

2024-CLK-19

• Control number

793645800

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/793645800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.