Division Chief (Criminal/Traffic Division)

Alameda County Superior Court • City of Ithaca, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is recruiting for the position of Division Chief. Under direction, the Division Chief plans, organizes and manages the operation of a division within a courthouse; defines goals and objectives and evaluates accomplishments; develops and oversees the implementation of operational procedures; may be designated to act in the absence of the Division Director, or designee; and performs related duties as required. The Court is seeking to fill one (1) vacancy assigned to the Criminal/Traffic Division located at the East County Hall of Justice in Dublin, CA. You may be required to work at any Superior Court of California, County of Alameda courthouse location or in any department under the Criminal/Traffic Division and/or travel between multiple locations.

Requirements

• The equivalent to four years of full-time experience as a Court Supervisor in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda service.
• The equivalent to four years of full-time supervisory or management experience responsible for administration of a major division in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda service.
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree in business administration, criminal justice, psychology, public administration or social sciences.
• Additional supervisory or management experience in a court or legal environment may substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.
• The equivalent to four years of full-time supervisory or management experience in a court or legal environment.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of management and supervision including staff development and training.
• Knowledge of principles of budget preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of operational characteristics, services and activities of a court.
• Knowledge of computer technology as applied to court operations, methods, and programs.
• Knowledge of court and courtroom procedures and processes.
• Knowledge of code of Civil Procedure, Penal Code, Vehicle Code and other statutes relating to court procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office methods including use of personal computer and related software.
• Knowledge of legal terminology.
• Ability to administer projects and operations consistent with policies and goals.
• Ability to supervise staff.
• Ability to plan, direct and evaluate the work of staff.
• Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines, conflicting demands, and emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with all levels of Court staff, elective and appointive bodies, and members of the general public.
• Ability to select alternatives, project the consequences of proposed actions, implement administrative policies and work programs consistent with regulations and with Court policies and goals.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws and regulations.
• Ability to communicate in writing on matters related to Division policies, funding, and operations.
• Ability to perform legal research.
• Ability to revise and adapt procedures to changing needs.
• Ability to plan and implement training programs.
• This position includes a one-year probationary period.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of fingerprint check and the provision of appropriately identifying documents to certify eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manages and participates in the daily operation of a division; develops and implements goals, objectives and procedures for the Division consistent with Court policies; develops standards against which to evaluate performance and level of service; recommends changes in policies and procedures.
• Estimates budget needs for the operation of the Division; writes justifications for funding requests; monitors expenditures to assure compliance with budget; assesses the cause of, and accounts for, variances between projected and actual expenditures; formulates budget requests; prepares operational reports, financial statements and other materials; makes presentations, as required.
• Plans, directs and coordinates the Division's work plan; reviews the details of the plan with subordinate staff identifying potential problems and determining solutions; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility to subordinate staff; prioritizes workload to meet expectations; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; hears, responds to and resolves staff problem and concerns.
• Selects, directs, develops and evaluates assigned staff directly or through subordinate supervisors; coordinates training programs intended to enhance staff capabilities, to utilize time more effectively, and to improve the delivery of services; reviews action plans for performance improvement; follows up on progress of plans for corrective action; implements authorized disciplinary action.
• Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies to support proposed modifications to Division programs; analyzes proposed legislation and administrative regulations for their impact on Division services, staffing and funding; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of court services.
• Maintains an awareness of the automation needs of the Division; functions as liaison for information systems services; provides input on space needs and office layouts; monitors contracts and grants; maintains consistency of fiscal, personnel and payroll activities of the Division within established policy.
• Serves on committees and task forces both within the Court and with local, state and national agencies and organizations; provides liaison between assigned division and others within the Court and County, and with other courts, county, state, and community agencies as necessary.
• May act in the absence of the Division Director, or designee.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees