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Chief Deputy Clerk, Type II

Maine District Court

Chief Deputy Clerk, Type II with Maine District Court in Portland, ME, paying $196,518 a year ($94.48 an hour). Posted Nov 10, 2026.

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Pay
$196,518 a year ($94.48 an hour)
Location
Portland, ME
Employment type
Full-time
Employer
Maine District Court (federal government)
Posted
Nov 10, 2026
Who can apply
U.S. citizens

Job Description

Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the District of Maine is seeking a collaborative and adaptable leader to serve as Chief Deputy Clerk. This senior executive position functions as the chief operating officer of the Clerk's Office and as the Clerk of Court's principal operating partner. The Chief Deputy helps translate court priorities into effective day-to-day operations, coordinates work across functions and locations and works to ensure that the Clerk's Office provides unified support for both judges and litigants. Position Description The Chief Deputy must be prepared to exercise delegated authority and provide continuity of leadership when the Clerk is unavailable. In those circumstances, the Chief Deputy makes timely operational and personnel decisions within established authority, provides clear direction, knows when consultation or escalation is required, and keeps the Clerk and Chief Judge appropriately informed. The position also plays a central role in strategic planning, budget management, organizational development and modernization, helping the court adapt to changing workloads and technology, as well as staffing, security, space and other resource constraints. Leadership Profile: Team builder. Builds trust across roles and locations, invites meaningful input, communicates directly through disagreement, and leads through influence as well as formal authority. People development. Coaches managers and employees, delegates appropriately, strengthens cross-training, and creates conditions in which people can succeed and grow. Adaptability and initiative. Moves comfortably between strategy and operational detail, responds constructively to changing circumstances, and steps into gaps when the work requires it. Judgment and accountability. Makes sound and timely decisions within delegated authority, establishes clear ownership and deadlines, follows through, and addresses performance concerns fairly. Collaborative partnership. Works closely and transparently with the Clerk of Court, shares material information, offers candid advice, and supports decisions once made.

Requirements

Required: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and at least six years of progressively responsible experience in professional, investigative, technical, or other responsible work that provided an opportunity to gain (1) general knowledge of management practices and processes, (2) skill in communicating with others and building strong working relationships, and (3) the ability to exercise mature judgment. Court Preferred: A postgraduate degree in law, business, public administration, management, judicial administration, or a related field Prior management experience in a federal or state court Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, CM/ECF, and the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure Completion of a court executive certification from the National Center for State Courts or another relevant professional certification Employee Benefits The U.S. District Court offers a generous benefits package to full-time, permanent employees, which includes: 11 Paid Federal Holidays 13 Days Paid Vacation (per year for the first three years) 20 Days Paid Vacation (after three years) 26 Days Paid Vacation (after 15 years) 13 Days Paid Sick Leave Medical Insurance Optional – Dental and Vision Coverage Life Insurance Thrift Savings Plan with matching funds (401k & Roth 401k style) Participation in Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS-FRAE) Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Programs Public Transit Subsidy Program Optional - Long-Term Care Insurance Employee Assistance Program, which provides free counseling, financial assistance, and basic legal services to all eligible employees Opportunities to telework in accordance with local court policy Miscellaneous Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or be eligible to work in the United States Employees of the United States District Court are “At Will” employees and are required to adhere to a Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees The selected candidate will be hired provisionally pending satisfactory completion of a ten-year background investigation, including fingerprint, criminal-record, reference, and credit checks. Continued employment is contingent upon favorable adjudication and ongoing compliance with applicable security requirements. This position requires occasional travel to Bangor as well as other locations within the United States All appointments are subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer for payment of net pay Application Info To be considered for this position, all applicants must submit: A detailed resume, including a full educational summary and employment history Contact information for three professional references A completed AO 78 Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment A cover letter of no more than two pages explaining the applicant's interest in working for the District of Maine and addressing relevant experience that aligns with the leadership profile for this position A statement of no more than 500 words addressing one or more challenges you anticipate in this position and how you will prepare to meet those challenges Application packages will not be considered complete unless all items have been received . The applicants deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in an in-person interview at their own expense. Interviews may be conducted before the preference date stated above. This announcement may close early if a suitable candidate is selected. Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. Send a compiled single PDF of the required documents via email to apply@med.uscourts.gov with “Chief Deputy Clerk” in the subject line. This position will remain open until filled with preference given to applications submitted before Nov. 20, 2026.

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