Trial Court Administrator

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1 1 of 5 7/19/17, 2:29 PM JOB CLASS TITLE: Trial Court Administrator POSITION NUMBER: DEPARTMENT: Superior Court DIVISION/SECTION: Superior Court 26 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA invites applications for the position of: Trial Court Administrator SALARY RANGE: $64, $99, Annually RECRUITMENT RANGE: $64, $99, SALARY GRADE / SALARY GRADE EQUIVALENT: Flat Rated COMPETENCY LEVEL: t Applicable APPOINTMENT TYPE: Permanent Full-Time WORK LOCATION: Mecklenburg County OPENING DATE: 07/19/17 CLOSING DATE: 08/13/17 5:00 PM Eastern Time DESCRIPTION OF WORK: RECRUITMENT RANGE: $64, $99, SALARY GRADE: Flat Rated The Trial Court Administrator (TCA) assists and supports the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge and the Chief District Court Judge in the overall supervision of the 26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) and is entrusted with the responsibility of planning, organizing, and directing non-judicial activities. The TCA works with other court officials as a facilitator for change by initiating and coordinating discussions and by identifying problems and recommending solutions that lead to a more efficient and effective court system. The TCA serves as a liaison to state and county departments, the Mecklenburg County Bar Association, and other organizations. Additionally, the TCA makes public appearances and gives presentations to educate the community and elected officials about the work of the court and to advocate on its behalf. General management responsibilities of the TCA include: development of local rules and administrative policies and procedures to facilitate calendaring and other administrative activities, budget development and fiscal administration, personnel oversight, technology and facilities management, research and strategic planning, grant procurement and administration, program development, and project management. In addition to general management responsibilities, the TCA oversees services provided through the following divisions: Caseflow Management, Community Access and Outreach, Family Court, Judicial Support, and Operations. Each division is directed by its own Team Leader who reports directly to the TCA and is responsible for oversight and development of his/her respective division. This position reports to the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge and Chief District Court Judge

2 2 of 5 7/19/17, 2:29 PM and is responsible for 40 indirect employees. rmal work hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00, Monday - Friday. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of: directing the non-judicial activities of the court and demonstrating knowledge of court operations and principles and practices of public and judicial administration. Skills in: proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; case management and calendaring; exceptional writing and editing; public relations; and group presentations. Ability to: communicate effectively orally and in writing; provide executive leadership and to develop and achieve a broad organizational vision through strategic planning; achieve organizational excellence through progressive management; evaluate court performance; and represent the court's interest in a compelling and successful manner. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in judicial administration, public administration, business management, or related field and at least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in public service, business, or the courts demonstrating a thorough understanding of the principles of management, with at least one (1) year of experience in a position with responsibility for managing people and/or programs; a Master's degree in those same fields and at least one (1) year of experience managing people and/or programs; or a law degree and at least one (1) year of experience managing people and/or programs. Management prefers candidates with a Bachelor's degree in judicial administration, public administration, business management, or related field and at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public service, business, or the courts demonstrating a thorough understanding of the principles of management, with at least three (3) years of experience in a position with responsibility for managing people and/or programs; a Master's degree in those same fields and at least three (3) years of experience managing people and/or programs; or a law degree and at least three (3) years of experience managing people and/or programs. Attach cover letter and résumé. Please describe in your cover letter how your training, education, and experience meet the qualifications for this position. Be specific as to positions held, areas and scope of responsibilities, size of organization and other relevant factors that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include in your response your experience in: Organizational planning, strategic planning and management Leadership, staff development and collaborative team building Inter-governmental relations and representing an organization in these discussions Budget development and fiscal administration SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION: INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. Before applying, please read the Online Employment Application Guide for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings. It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and

3 ob Bulletin of 5 7/19/17, 2:29 PM that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications. *NOTE* Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application before submitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted. Carefully review the FAQs if you experience difficulty with the application process or attaching documents. For technical issues with applications or attachments, call the NeoGov Help Line at All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers. The rth Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more, click on these links: E-Verify Participation E-Verify Participation (Spanish) Right to Work Right to Work (Spanish) Charmaine J. Leeks NC Administrative Office of the Courts Human Resources Division APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting An Equal Opportunity Employer, NC State Government Position # TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR CL

4 4 of 5 7/19/17, 2:29 PM Trial Court Administrator Supplemental Questionnaire * 1. The rth Carolina Judicial Branch requires applications to include all relevant education and work experience and for applicants to follow instructions associated with any requested attachments. Applications with "see attached" or "see résumé" in lieu of complete applications will NOT be considered. If you have not completed the application requirements, return to your application and verify it is complete before submitting it. I understand my application will not be considered for employment if it is incomplete or if I have not included all requested attachments. * 2. Select the highest level of education you completed. High School or GED Associate Degree BA or BS Degree Juris Doctor Degree MA or MS Degree Ph.D. Degree ne of the above 3. If you have a college-level degree, list your major/minor field(s) of study. * 4. How many years of experience do you possess serving in a management level position? ne * 5. How many years of experience do you have with personal management (i.e., hiring, performance management and discipline)? ne * 6. How many years of experience do you possess working in or with a court system? ne * 7. Do you have experience with developing, implementing and evaluating the outcome of a strategic plan? * 8. Do you possess experience with initiating, executing, monitoring and closing a project? * 9. Do you have experience with inter-governmental relations and representing an institution in these discussions? * 10. Do you have experience with budget development and fiscal administration?

5 5 of 5 7/19/17, 2:29 PM * 11. Please rate your comfort level with public speaking: I have no public speaking experience. Public speaking is uncomfortable for me. I am competent but do not enjoy public speaking. I am competent and have a high degree of comfort with public speaking. I am highly skilled and have a high degree of comfort with public speaking. * 12. Did you describe in your cover letter your training, education, and experience meeting the qualifications for this position? * Required Question