**Position Title: Clerk of Court**

**Announcement Number:** F2009-01\
**Court Name:** United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of
Wyoming\
**City:** Cheyenne   **State:** WY **Court Website:**
www.wyb.uscourts.gov **Permanent Position:** YES\
**Job Grade:** JSP 15 -- 16\
**Salary Min:** \$107,962\
**Salary Max:** \$157,999 \*\
**Open Until Filled:** YES

 

**Position Description:**

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Wyoming is
seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Clerk of Court.
Reporting directly to the Chief Bankruptcy Judge, this is a professional
and high level position that has broad and overarching responsibilities.
The Clerk of Court is responsible for leading and directing all the
administrative and operational areas of the Clerk's office.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to serving as the chief
administrator of the court, overseeing certain statutory duties and
functions, providing analytical guidance and interpretations and
resolving complex issues that have a significant impact on the daily
functioning of the court.

As the primary court executive and chief administrator, the Clerk of
Court is the expert and advises on the court's financial management and
procurement, space and facilities, human resource administration,
information technology services, policy and procedural implementations,
strategic planning executions, statistical analysis and public relations
communications.

The Clerk of Court works very closely with the Judge and has regular
interactions with judicial officers, other court unit executives and
clerk's office staff, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, the
Office of the Circuit Executive, the Federal Judicial Center, Department
of Justice and other federal agencies.

**Conditions of Employment:**

 Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United
States.

-   Because of the high-sensitive nature of this position, appointment
    is provisional and contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a
    ten year OPM Single Scope Background Investigation providing the
    equivalent of a Top Secret/SCI level clearance. Re-investigations
    will be conducted every five years.

 All positions at the Court are Excepted Service Appointments. Excepted
service appointments are **at-will** and can be terminated with or
without cause.

 The Court requires employees to adhere to a Code of Ethics and
Conduct.

 Employees are required to use the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for
payroll deposit.

 The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this
announcement without prior notice.

**Qualifications:**

-   The successful candidate must have at a minimum a bachelor's degree
    in a related field.

-   A minimum of 10 years progressively responsible experience in the
    area of public and/or court administration is required. This should
    be experience where the incumbent gained a general understanding of
    court operations, the ability to lead with vision, the ability to
    sustain a high level of organizational excellence, the ability to
    develop and execute strategic planning, the ability to articulate
    management priorities, the ability to foster strong and effective
    working relationships, the ability to integrate current and future
    technologies and the ability to analyze data.

-   The overall experience must also include a minimum of five years
    where the incumbent had a position of substantial management
    responsibility.

**Desired Qualifications:**

-   Federal court experience, including significant management of court
    operations.

-   Bachelor's degree in public, business or court administration.

-   Current and active equivalent of a Top Secret/SCI level clearance.

-   Working knowledge of the Bankruptcy Code and Rules.

-   Working knowledge of Bankruptcy Court processes.

-   Proven ability to assist with implementation of new technology to
    improve business practices.

-   In-depth knowledge of electronic filing (CM/ECF) and maintenance of
    the electronic record.

-   Exceptional organizational and project management skills.

-   Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise and motivate staff.

-   Certification as a level three contracting officer.

-   Certifying officer classification

**Benefits:**

A generous benefits package is available to full-time permanent
employees which may include:

 A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year

 Paid annual leave in the amount of 13 days per year for the first
three years, 20 days per year after three years, and 26 days per year
after fifteen years

 Paid sick leave in the amount of 13 days per year

 Retirement benefits

 Optional participation in Thrift Savings Plan

 Optional participation in choice of Federal Employees Health Benefits

 Optional participation in choice of Federal Employees Group Life
Insurance

 Optional participation in the Flexible Benefits Program

 Optional participation in the Commuter Benefit Program

**How to Apply:**

Qualified persons interested in being considered for this position are
invited to submit a resume, and cover letter. **Applications must be
received by November 14, 2008 to receive consideration.**

All application materials are to be sent to:

U.S. Bankruptcy Court

District of Wyoming

ATTN: Clerk of Court- CONFIDENTIAL

2120 Capitol Ave. Ste. 6004

Cheyenne, WY 82001

If your application packet does not provide all information requested,
you may lose consideration for this position.

Only applicants selected to proceed to the next phase of the selection
process will be notified. Unsuccessful applicants will not receive
notice.

Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense.

The first year of employment is considered a probationary period.

\*Starting salary commensurate with work experience, previous federal
government service, and prior pay history.

THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER