Division Manager - Clerks Office

$84,014 - $124,113/Yr

United States District Court for the District of Kansas - Kansas City, KS

Full-time - Manager

Kansas City, KS

About the position

The Division Manager leads the daily operations of the clerk's office in the Kansas City and Topeka federal courthouses, overseeing staff and ensuring efficient case management and program management. This role is part of the senior leadership team and requires frequent travel between courthouses and occasional travel for training or events. The Division Manager is responsible for supervising employees, managing workloads, and proposing improvements to enhance productivity within the court system.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees performing clerk's office operations and conduct performance evaluations.
• Structure and assign workload to manage operational resources effectively and efficiently.
• Incorporate creative employee relations practices that promote team dynamics, employee growth, cohesiveness, and communication.
• Propose improvements to the overall capability and productivity of the court as an active participant of the management team.
• Create and achieve long- and short-term goals regarding the efficient functioning of the clerk's office.
• Plan and lead special projects and training initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to administrative and internal control procedures, and maintain accurate documentation, statistics, and employee records.
• Interact with the public, the bar, and other agencies when carrying out these and other responsibilities.

Requirements

• At least three years of professional experience that provided an opportunity to gain skills in developing interpersonal work relationships needed to lead a team of employees.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively manage people and processes.
• Experience as a leader and a motivator who is reliable, highly organized, and able to maintain a professional demeanor.
• Ability to manage, develop, and mentor staff including establishing standards, assigning and reviewing work, conducting performance evaluations, and successfully resolving personnel matters.
• A high school diploma.

Nice-to-haves

• A bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.

Benefits

• 13 days paid vacation for each of the first three years
• 20 days paid vacation annually after three years
• 26 days paid vacation annually after 15 years
• 13 days paid sick leave per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Up to 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees
• Choice of healthcare coverage, including dental & vision coverage
• Life insurance options
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (government pension)
• Participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (tax deferred retirement savings plan)
• Participation in the Flexible Benefits Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to National Judiciary Training programs
• Student Loan Forgiveness through PLSF
• Free parking
• Free onsite fitness center