DIRECTOR, COURT OPERATIONS

KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

Annual Salary Range: $82,308 - $103,308

OPEN:  6/23/08        CLOSE:  7/9/08

 

 

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified applicants.

 

WHERE TO APPLY:  Required forms and materials must be submitted to King County Superior Court Human Resources Department.  Application materials must be received by 4:30 p.m. on or before the closing date.  (Postmarks are NOT ACCEPTED).  Superior Court is not responsible for incomplete emailed or faxed transmission.  For further inquiries, please call (206) 296-9355.

 

Application materials may be:

 

• Mailed to:  Human Resources Department, King County Superior Court, 516 Third Avenue, KCC-SC-0203, Seattle, Washington 98104;
• Hand Delivered to:  King County Superior Court Reception Desk, King County Courthouse, Room C-912 at the address above;

or

• E-Mailed to:  KCSC.Recruitments@kingcounty.gov

 

FORMS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED:  A Superior Court application form, resume and letter of interest detailing your background and describing how you meet or exceed the qualifications and primary job functions.  Only Superior Court application forms will be accepted.  Application forms are available in Room C-912, King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle, or Room 2D, Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.  You can also download the form at http://www.metrokc.gov/kcsc/app.htm

 

WORK LOCATIONS:   King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle and the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, WA.

 

WORK SCHEDULE AND TERMS:   This at-will position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is not overtime eligible.  The workweek is normally Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  The incumbent in this position will receive the County’s full benefit package.

 

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:  This position reports to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Superior Court, and is responsible for managing, planning and directing the operations for Superior Court Operations Department at multiple locations.

• Plan, direct and manage overall support of administrative and court operations functions and systems that include case flow and jury management, interpreter services, arbitration services and facilities management.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures; develop and oversee the annual department work plan.
• Responsible for hiring, supervising, evaluating and counseling of employees; provide coaching, feedback and corrective action for performance issues.
• Represent operational issues in court committees and provide staff support for judicial projects and various committees.  Participate in decision-making processes regarding Court policy and procedures.  Serve on steering committees, task forces and work groups.
• Manage departmental budget.  Monitors expenditures; ensures operations remain within allocations, and adhere to policies.
• Analyze impact of new legislation and address budget issues.  Develop project projections and makes recommendations to judges and Chief Administrative Officer.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  A bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree in judicial, business, public administration or a related field is preferred; plus a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience and five (5) years’ experience in a responsible mid-management position in the public or private sector.  Prior court experience is preferred.  Experience in negotiations, mediation, labor relations and working in a political environment.  Experience in policy development, systems designs, program analysis, directing and monitoring programs/projects is required.  Knowledge of court rules, regulations and court system including roles, responsibilities and relationship of all participants.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Finalists must successfully pass a criminal background check and reference check. Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license or be able to travel throughout the County by alternate means.

 

SELECTION PROCESS:  Application materials will be screened for qualifications and the most competitive candidates will be invited for interviews.