Duties

The Panel Executive manages the operations of the Panel and reports to the Chairman of the Panel.
Representative Duties:
The Panel Executive's duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Serves as the chief executive officer of the Panel;
• Serves as the chief legal and executive management counsel to the Chairman of the Panel and the other Panel judges;
• Manages and oversees the day-to-day operation of the five staff attorneys and approximately eighteen clerk's office personnel;
• Oversees the budget formulation and execution, human resources, information technology, procurement, and finance programs of the Panel;
• Supervises the Clerk of the Panel, who has delegated authority for managing the programmatic areas and who supervises the operations of the Clerk's office;
• Oversees the execution of the decisions and policies of the Chairman of the Panel and the other Panel judges;
• Formulates Panel policies within the framework of broader Panel decisions, precedent, statutes, and rules;
• Supervises the Panel staff's nationwide interaction with the judiciary, the bar, and the general public;
• Supervises research concerning the effectiveness of the Panel procedures, the practices of its transferee judges, and the administration of MDL cases; and
• Performs such other functions and duties as may be assigned by the Chairperson of the Panel.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Pay System and Benefits:
The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation falls within the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government. Panel employees are "Excepted Service Appointments". Excepted Service Appointments are "At-Will" and can be terminated with or without cause by the Panel at any time. Federal Government Civil Service classifications or regulations do not apply. This position is classified under the Judiciary Salary Plan (JSP-CUE). Panel employees are subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
Full-time employees are eligible for a full range of benefits such as paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, retirement benefits that include a defined contribution program and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). TSP is a 401(k) equivalent program that includes matching contributions. Additional benefits include health and life insurance, disability and long-term care insurance, dental and vision insurance, a Flexible Benefits Program which includes medical and dependent care reimbursement, and transit subsidy program.
Background Check:
An incumbent not already employed by the Judiciary will be considered provisional pending successful completion of a ten-year full-field OPM background investigation. Every five years, thereafter, the position requires an updated investigation. Employees must adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, which is available upon request.
Selection Process:
Only qualified applicants will be considered. Incomplete applications may not be considered. The Panel does not pay travel expenses for interviews. Relocation expenses for the selected candidate may be applicable and are negotiable. The Chairman of the Panel reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement without prior written or other notice. All information provided by applicants is subject to verification and background investigation. False statements or omission of information on any application materials may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after being employed.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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• Required Documents

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  Please read the "How to Apply" section.

  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

  Send all attachments in one email message. All attachments must be in Word (.doc) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format.

  • Applications must be received by June 10, 2024.
  • Email address: Caldwell_chambers@kyed.uscourts.gov
  • Subject Line: 24-01_JPML-PE

  Attachments: (1) Cover letter, (2) Resume, (3) Contact information for three professional references, and (4) Completed "Application for the Judicial Branch Employment "(AO 78).
  The cover letter must be three pages or less and should describe the depth of your management experience in staffing, budget and project management, human resources, procurement, and information technology. It also should describe any other skills and training that qualify you to perform the duties of the Panel Executive.
  The resume should include years of specialized managerial experience, dates of employment, salary history, functions managed and composition of the personnel managed.
  Questions may be addressed to Glenda Magruder, Administrative Officer, at (202) 502-2800.

  Agency contact information

  Glenda Magruder

  Phone

  202-502-2800

  Email

  Caldwell_chambers@kyed.uscourts.gov

  Address

  US Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation
  One Columbus Circle, NE
  Room G-255
  North Lobby
  Washington, DC 20544-0005
  US

  Next steps

  The Federal Courts practices zero tolerance for illegal drug use.
  Those applicants selected for further consideration may be subject to testing.
  Applicants must be a United States Citizen or eligible to work in the United States.
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• Fair and Transparent

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

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents