Administrative Specialist 3 (Criminal)

When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve.  We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court.   Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.

SALARY:  The salary range for this position is $61,749.69 to $$100,154.67 for Schedule A, and $61,749.69 to $95,146.95 for Schedule B.  For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater. Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2B, Criminal Division Manager, the selected candidate will be responsible for the Criminal Division, Pretrial Services and Recovery Court budgets; recommending purchases to ensure the effective management of programs.  The selected candidate will review and analyze case statistics to identify trends and issues, promote quality assurance and data accuracy, and recommend process improvements.  Additionally, the selected candidate will assist with the implementation of new programs and software; acting as a subject matter expert for new projects and pilot programs. Strong communication skills are necessary to train and advise staff about the policies, rules and regulations of new programs.   The selected candidate will also provide oversight during program development and implementation; giving advice or assistance to staff with work in progress.

REMOTE WORK: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.