Court Services Division Manager (Program Manager III) - District Court

Clark County, Washington•District Court, VA

2d•$8,378 - $11,730•Hybrid

About The Position

The mission of Clark County District Court is to serve people by delivering the highest quality of justice services, providing equitable access to the court and its programs, and treating all persons with fairness and respect. Clark County District Court will be sensitive and responsive to the needs of our community; have a service-oriented approach; use technology to increase access to justice; value our employees and court participants; empower every person in our organization to take an active role in the effective administration of justice; and ensure equal application of the judicial process to all cases. District Court strongly believes in the value and the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to making them central to our mission and vision as we serve our community and each other. We celebrate diversity, because it brings innovation and offers unique perspectives and learning opportunities. We are intentional with advancing equity, because it allows all of us to achieve great things while honoring individual uniqueness. We champion inclusion, because when we belong, we are free to be our genuine best and build meaningful partnerships. First review of candidates will be November 12. This recruitment may close at any time after November 12 without notice. District Court values work life balance and will consider hybrid-schedule/remote- days after onboarding is complete.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field with four or more years of demonstrated experience as a criminal justice manager or administrator.
Demonstrated knowledge of, or ability to become skilled at: Court and justice system environments; Principles and practices of public sector planning, budgeting, policy-making, leadership, performance measurement and management; Principles of team building, personnel management, mentoring, staff education and training, and supervision; Intergovernmental and inter-organizational relationships; Information, telecommunications, and records management principles and technology; Customer service, public education, media and public relations concepts and techniques; Effective case-flow management principles; Fiscal management, including development and presentation of division’s operating budget, development or improvement of funding mechanisms and sources, Evidence-based probation, pretrial and community restitution practices; Laws, court rules, regulations, and procedures for courts of limited jurisdiction, preferably for Washington State
Demonstrated ability in: Consensus building, mediating, and resolving complex, controversial, and potentially divisive issues; Effectively working with judges and other elected and appointed officials; Interpersonal relations; Contract negotiating; Priority setting; Meeting and group facilitation; Strategic thinking; Making critical decisions involving complex issues; Working collaboratively and building strategic teams; Supervising and evaluating both union and non-represented staff; Developing, writing, and implementing court policies and procedures
Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain the license within 30 days of employment, or otherwise meet the travel requirements of the position.
Successful completion of a Clark County background investigation which includes criminal history (limited to the last 10 years) is required prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Additional education or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibilities of the Court Administrator when the Administrator is absent.
Managing unit leaders of the organization.
Providing leadership and guidance for Judicial Operations, Public Service, Interpreter Program, and Therapeutic Courts.
Maintaining excellent working relationships with judges, administrators, and justice system partner agencies.
Participating in the recruitment and hiring of new personnel.
Performing other duties as assigned by the Court Administrator.
Assists Court Administrator in representing District Court as an independent third branch of government.
Serving as liaison with law enforcement, members of the local bar, Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Indigent Defense Office, and other agencies regarding daily operations of the divisions of District Court.
Representing Court Administrator or the Court, and serving as liaison for the Court with various agencies and county and state committees.