Vacancy caducado!
The Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of California is accepting applications for the position of full-time Director of Personnel, Diversity and Training (DPDT). The position will be stationed in the San Francisco office, but with duties throughout the Northern District of California. More information about the office may be found at www.ndcalfpd.org.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The successful candidate will have experience with and knowledge of HR policies, employment law trends, emerging issues of personnel management principles, and employee relations best practices. The DPDT will manage the employee experience at the FPD from interviewing through separation; manage and coordinate the Office’s work in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion; employee well-being; continuous workforce improvement; staff training and professional development; and HR policy development and compliance. The DPDT will work closely with management to provide strategic leadership and to build and sustain a culture that is inclusive, equitable, and facilitative of high-performance client-centered representation.
This position requires some travel throughout our district and occasional out-of-district travel for
training. The DPDT must work at the San Francisco duty station and will regularly travel to
branch offices for work-related business.
The current office policy permits employees to work remotely up to two days per week if work
responsibilities permit. Remote work is not guaranteed nor always possible or preferred given the
in-person responsibilities of the DPDT position. Additionally, the remote-work policy may
change at the discretion of the Defender. Telecommuting is not authorized for the DPDT
position.
Employees must get approval from the Defender to engage in any outside employment activities
and may not engage in the private practice of law.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Possess a J.D. or a combination of advanced education and experience that provides a nuanced knowledge of the law, litigation, and the operation of legal organizations. Legal experience in criminal law and/or federal courts preferred.
Have human resources and supervision experience and knowledge. Experience in Judiciary personnel policy and/or within a FPD or CDO in the Ninth Circuit is preferred. Have experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion development and training and working with legal organizations to manifest these values in the workplace. Experience in the Judiciary and/or within a FPD or CDO in the Ninth Circuit is preferred.
Must be a U.S. Citizen, or is a lawful permanent resident seeking U.S. citizenship.
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: This is a full-time position. Salary is based on federal pay schedules and will be commensurate with relevant professional experience. This position has a starting salary range of $81,338 to $167,812. The full performance salary range is $81,338 to $183,400. Benefits include health, long-term care, and life insurance, as well as 11 paid federal holidays, 13 days of paid sick leave, and 13 days of paid vacation leave annually. (The rate of paid vacation leave increases with years of service.) The position is eligible for the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), including the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), which matches up to 5% of employee contributions, up to a cap. Salary is paid every other week and only by direct deposit.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications will only be accepted online. Applications submitted by fax, mail, or email will not be considered. Applications must be submitted through this web portal:
https://ndcalfd.knack.com/applications#staff-position/
Please prepare and upload a .pdf application packet, which should include the following material in a single .pdf file:
A plain face sheet, containing only your last name, first name, and the name of your current employer or your current employment status;
A cover letter explaining your interest in the position;
Your resume;
Three professional references, including name, email address, and telephone number (references will not be contacted until applicant is advised).
The uploaded .pdf file should be named, “Last name, first name.” (E.g., “Doe, Jane.pdf”)
Applicants will only be contacted if selected for an interview. Applicants invited to interview will be asked, but are not required, to complete a Judicial Branch Employment form (AO78). Completion of such form is not considered in evaluating an application.
Offers are conditioned upon satisfactorily completing a required fingerprint check and background investigation.
The position will remain open until filled.