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

Job Summary

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;
• Empowering every person in our organization to take an active role in the effective administration of justice;
• Ensure equal application of the judicial process to all cases.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT:

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.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

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. Additional education or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

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

Special requirements and/ or qualifications:

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.

Selection Process

Application Review – Incomplete applications will not pass the review; attaching a resume or referring to a resume does not substitute for a completed application. Candidates will be evaluated based on the content of their applications and those deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Cover Letter (Pass/Fail) – In addition to the Clark County application, applicants must submit a cover letter detailing their experience in court management. Document must be added to the Documents section of My Application. Please address the letter to District Court Administrator Marianne Clear and include the Recruitment Number in the file name (i.e., Cover LetterXXXXXX.doc). Applications that do not include a Cover Letter will not be considered.

Oral Interview – The interview will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Employment References may be conducted for the final candidates, including verification of education.

Examples of Duties

The Court Services Division Manager (CSDA) is responsible for helping the Court Administrator accomplish the Court’s mission. The CSDA is responsible for leading senior management positions of the organization. This position reports directly to the Court Administrator.

As part of the District Court Executive Leadership team, the Court Services Division Manager assists the Court Administrator in providing leadership, vision, and development of a long-term strategy for effective court services. This may include:

• 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. This includes:

• 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.
• RepresentingCourtAdministratorortheCourt,andservingasliaisonfortheCourt with various agencies and county and state committees.

Salary Grade

M2.204

Salary Range

$8,378.00 - $11,730.00- per month

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation. More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/

If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.

About Clark County

With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.

Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.

Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home.

Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.

Screening Process

Candidates will be evaluated based on the content of their applications and those deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Some recruitments may require the following:

Assessment, Cover Letter, Practical Exam, Evidence of a valid driver’s license, Criminal Background Check or other requirements.

Oral Interviews are conducted with a panel of interviewers. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by the hiring department.

Employment References may be conducted for the final candidates, including verification of education.

You can get more information about job descriptions, pay schedule and employee benefits on the Clark County Human Resources website at www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources.