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Operations Supervisor

Judicial Branch
U.S. Courts
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western Michigan

Summary

The Operations Supervisor performs professional and supervisory work related to the full range of court operational duties important to the management and processing of bankruptcy cases including case administration, case management system, operations support and case processes.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted 04/20/26 · Apply by 04/19/27
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on April 19, 2027
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$71,583 - $138,380 per year
Pay scale & grade
CL 28 - 29
Promotion potential
29
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
DE-12940963-26-AB
Control number
866639400

Duties

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Oversee the operations department; supervise, develop and mentor staff involved in court operational activities; implement work procedure; train staff in policies, procedures, and internal controls; oversee court operations; coordinate and communicate office procedures with the unit executive, supervisors, judges, and chambers staff; monitor data quality assurance activities, including case opening and closing; facilitate, mediate, and negotiate complex and sensitive matters with judges, the unit executive, and court staff while maintaining confidentiality; provide customer service and resolve difficulties while complying with regulations, rules, and procedures, and represent the bankruptcy court among work groups and between the court and external organizations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States. (See Citizenship Requirements for Employment in the Judiciary for additional information.) Judiciary employees serve under excepted appointments. Judiciary employees are considered "at will" and are not covered by federal civil service classifications or regulations. This position is subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer (direct deposit) of payment of federal wages. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete a five-year background investigation with periodic updates every five years thereafter. Appointment is provisional and retention is contingent upon a favorable suitability determination of the background investigation. The U.S. Courts require employees to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.

Qualifications

To qualify for a supervisory position, an individual must have at least two years of specialized experience that included progressively responsible administrative, technical, professional, supervisory, or managerial experience that provided an opportunity to gain (1) skill in developing the interpersonal work relationships needed to lead a team of employees, (2) the ability to exercise mature judgment, and 3) knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, and theories of management and the ability to understand the managerial policies applicable to the judiciary unit involved.

Education

College Graduate Preferred

Additional information

The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the announcement, or to fill the position sooner than the closing date without prior notice. Reimbursement of travel and/or relocation expenses is not authorized. All information provided by applicants is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false statements or omission(s) of information on any application materials may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after being employed.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants will be evaluated based on application materials submitted, applicable experience, etc. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

U.S. Courts

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan has an excellent career opportunity in public service for a full-time Operations Supervisor in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Operations Supervisor performs professional and supervisory work related to the full range of court operational duties important to the management and processing of bankruptcy cases including case administration, case management system, operations support and case processes.

Agency contact information

Human Resources
Email
MIWB_HR@miwb.uscourts.gov
Address
US Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Michigan
One Division Avenue North
Suite 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
US

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