Deputy Court Administrator - Minor Judiciary (Bucks County)

Pennsylvania Courts•Doylestown, PA

About The Position

The Deputy Court Administrator, Minor Judiciary is an executive administrative and policymaking leader responsible for managing and overseeing Bucks County’s 18 magisterial district judges’ offices and supervising approximately 100 court staff. The position ensures uniform court operations and high-quality public services across all 18 magisterial district court locations. It reports to the President Judge, the Court Administrator, and the Board of Judges, and requires ongoing communication with other judicial staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, criminal justice, or a closely related field.
Three years of experience in court management, or four years of varied office management work that includes budgeting, procurement, and human resources management.
An equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered.
Satisfactory criminal background check.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Pennsylvania’s magisterial district courts.

Responsibilities

Oversee minor court operations, procedures, and personnel, and resolve operational challenges.
Recommend and implement changes to minor judiciary operations.
Supervise a personal staff of six responsible for financial management, statistical analysis, purchasing, recruitment, training, and daily administrative support.
Prepare the annual budget for magisterial district court offices and make recommendations to court leadership.
Delegate procurement duties to staff.
Approve acquisition, disbursement, and payment authorization for court equipment, supplies, and services.
Liaise with commercial vendors and evaluate vendor performance.
Manage the financial and centralized banking system in the minor courts.
Coordinate management and maintenance of magisterial district court facilities and equipment.
Manage court staff recruitment, hiring approvals, and employment terminations.
Evaluate personnel performance.
Oversee compilation and preparation of court statistical data and management reports.
Perform on-site inspections of all magisterial district judge offices.
Act as a liaison between the minor judiciary, the Court of Common Pleas, county departments, and the public.
Serve as the primary contact for minor judiciary emergencies during non-business hours.
Schedule staff coverage for on-call shifts, continuing education, recusals, and general leave.
Design and lead training and professional development programs.
Investigate personnel and labor relations issues and recommend solutions.
Research procedural questions raised by judges and staff.
Issue court orders assigning magisterial district judges to other court locations.
Develop annual and long-term strategic plans as directed by the Court and the Court Administrator.

Benefits

Comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment.
13 paid holidays.
12 paid sick days per year.
12 or more paid vacation days per year.
Salary increases.
Employee assistance programs.
Retirement plans.
Healthcare flexible spending account.
Six weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees.
Free reserved parking.