Circuit Executive

The Judicial Council of the Eighth Circuit is seeking a highly qualified, dynamic leader to serve as the Circuit Executive. Established pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 332(e), the Circuit Executive exercises administrative powers and performs duties delegated by the judicial council under the supervision of the chief circuit judge. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or eligible for federal employment. This position is in the excepted service, and employment is "at will." The Circuit Executive serves at the pleasure of the judicial council of the circuit. Employment is subject to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and direct deposit (EFT) requirements. The Circuit Executive is a High-Sensitive Position in the judiciary, and an appointment is contingent on a favorable suitability determination after completion of fingerprinting and a comprehensive background investigation. The judicial council may, in its discretion, approve an appointment provisionally, pending results from the appropriate background investigation.