Deputy Chief Court Administrator

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

This class is distinguished from the Court Administrator class in that an incumbent provides specialized assistance with the oversight of one or more designated areas of the Municipal Court rather than the overall activities of the Court. Incumbents of this class maintain considerable latitude for independent actions and exercise professional discretion within the framework of departmental policies. In the absence of the Court Administrator, incumbents of this class act on matters for which authority has been delegated. Otherwise, incumbents in this class are responsible for carrying out high level initiatives as identified by the Court Administrator and providing oversight of one or more of the following areas: budget and fiscal services communication and customer care; information systems technology planning, execution and maintenance, court operations and quality control in the assigned area of specialization. In addition, incumbents will be responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating and improving administrative and operational policies, procedures and programs monitoring or participating in employee selection, performance management, development and relations; and providing operational performance reports. Incumbents in this class will directly supervise Court Operations Managers and other supervisors as necessary.

Requirements

Knowledge of courts procedures and policies, legal documents, laws, and legal factors pertaining to the organization.
Knowledge of the organization, operations, functions, and scope of authority.
Knowledge of innovative administrative and operational practices and procedures.
Knowledge of automated information systems used in the court.
Knowledge of concepts, processes, and tools of project management.
Knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
Knowledge of government policies and practices.
Knowledge of laws and regulations related to public sector financial management, budgeting, and fiscal analysis.
Skill in Leading Change Management and Change Implementation.
Skill in Leading People.
Skill in Teambuilding.
Skill in Coaching and development.
Skill in Conflict resolution.
Skill in Quality Control.
Skill in identifying and diagnosing problems.
Skill in developing contingency plans.
Skill in problem resolution.
Skill in Business Acumen, including assessing current and future business needs, ensuring efficient and effective utilization of resources, and providing accountability.
Skill in Building Coalitions/Communications, including explaining, advocating and expressing facts and ideas in negotiating with internal and external groups and developing expansive professional networks with other organizations.
Ability to make work-related decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and court policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized assistance with the oversight of one or more designated areas of the Municipal Court.
Act on matters for which authority has been delegated in the absence of the Court Administrator.
Carry out high level initiatives as identified by the Court Administrator.
Provide oversight of budget and fiscal services, communication and customer care, information systems technology planning, execution and maintenance, court operations and quality control in the assigned area of specialization.
Plan, implement, evaluate and improve administrative and operational policies, procedures and programs.
Monitor or participate in employee selection, performance management, development and relations.
Provide operational performance reports.
Directly supervise Court Operations Managers and other supervisors as necessary.
Demonstrate competencies that support the achievement of work objectives, including Achievement Orientation, Flexibility, Business Process and Change, Team Behavior, and Customers and Organizational Culture.
Supervise the maintenance of a variety of complex records and any ensuing reports.
Plan, assign, coordinate, supervise, and manage the work of subordinate employees.
Express ideas concisely and clearly, orally and in writing, and with all organizational levels.
Demonstrate strong analytical, organizational and strategic skills.
Effectively integrate and utilize technology to complete and enhance daily activities.
Function at a high level within a high volume, complex administrative or operational area.
Monitor, analyze and implement performance improvements for unit quality assurance.
Establish, build and maintain effective working relationships within the organization and with various stakeholders and business partners.
May perform other duties as assigned.