Deputy Court Administrator - 86th District Court

Grand Traverse County is a team of passionate and incredible people who are committed to providing responsive, effective quality service to our up-north community.  We strive to be a leader in innovative, effective, collaborative, and sustainable county government.  We offer stable work environments and competitive salaries to both full- time and part-time employees.  Understanding the many challenges facing today’s professionals and families, we offer a competitive compensation package including an impressive list of benefits and time off.

Job Description:

The primary function is to assist the Director of District Court Services in managing the daily operations and planning for the District Court.  Duties include assisting in management of all administrative operations of the court, including coordinating, monitoring and managing case flow, determining organizational goals, program planning and implementation, information technology systems, courthouse security and facilities maintenance.

Employees must meet the minimum requirements, conditions of employment, and be able to perform successfully all essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

This position may require irregular hours.  It will also require travel by the employee in the employee’s own vehicle.  May be required to work on-call in an emergency.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but are not limited to the following)

• May assist in preparation and administration of the court’s budget as directed by the Director of District Court Services.
• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards.
• Assist in supervising District Court staff, including overseeing work, hiring, and training, disciplining, establishing and evaluating appropriate performance standards in accordance with the District Court’s objectives.
• Acts as a liaison between and represents the court with various county departments and governmental agencies, businesses, community groups, the media and the public.
• Acts as the Director of District Court services in his/her absence.
• Plans, writes and edits special reports on behalf of the court at the direction of the Director of District Court Services.
• Assists in managing and administering the courts automated software system to ensure compliance with applicable state court rules, ensuring efficiency and consistency of data sharing with applicable counties.
• Research, Grant writing and Grant management at the direction of the Director of District Court Services.
• Assists in regular on-site management of the District Courts in Grand Traverse, Antrim and Leelanau Counties.
• Policy and Procedure documentation
• Magistrate duties when called upon

EDUCATION, FORMAL TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE (minimum requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, business administration, education, criminal justice or law.
• 4-6 years progressively responsible, directly related experience.
• Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for 2 years of experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES (minimum requirements)

Requires a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance and must maintain eligibility to drive as per the County’s vehicle policy.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (minimum requirements – legal or contractual pre-employment obligations and/or requirements, such as drug testing, background check, etc.)

May be required to work irregular hours

A background check may be required initially and periodically for an individual hired, transferred, reclassified, promoted, or currently working in this job.  Appointment to or continued employment in this job is contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include, but is not limited to:  confirmation of a person’s identity, review of criminal conviction records, verification of educational degrees, license, or certificate required for the position, review of Department of Motor Vehicles records, Department of Justice fingerprint scan, and/or drug and alcohol testing as required and allowable by law.  A satisfactory background is defined as the absence of a criminal history record which bears a demonstrable relationship to the applicant’s or employee’s suitability to perform the required duties and responsibilities of the position.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The duties and responsibilities of the job will have moderate impact on the image or financial stability of the County and/or wellbeing or rights of its citizens.  Errors would be difficult to detect but have limited public impact.

Employee exercises considerable discretion for independent decis