Job Summary

The mission of Clark County District Court is to serve the people of Clark County by delivering the highest quality of justice services and providing equal access to the court and its programs; and to treat all persons with fairness and respect.

The vision of Clark County District Court defines our standards for public service and operations, and the values we are continually refining.

Clark County District Court will:
• Be sensitive and responsive to the needs of our diverse community;
• Have a service-oriented approach;
• Advocate for investment in the justice system of Clark County to preserve access to justice for all residents;
• Utilize technology to increase access and convenience in using the Court’s services;
• Ensure equal application of the judicial process to all cases, which are fairly decided based upon legally relevant factors.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT:

Here in District Court, we strongly believe 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 selves and build meaningful partnerships.

First review of candidates will be January 31st. This recruitment may close at any time after January 31st without notice.

Qualifications

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;

• Separation of powers among government branches;

• Intergovernmental and inter-organizational relationships;

• Principles of team building, personnel management, mentoring, staff education and training, and supervision;

• Information, telecommunications, and records management principles and technology;

• Customer service, public education, media and public relations concepts and techniques;

• Effective case-flow management principles;

• 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 officials;

• Effective problem-solving;

• Interpersonal relations;

• Contract negotiating;

• Persuasive and patient communication;

• Priority setting;

• Meeting and group facilitation;

• Strategic thinking;

• Making critical decisions involving complex issues;

• Working collaboratively and building strategic teams;

• Effective writing, speaking, and listening

• Working with racially, ethnically, and other diverse groups of people;

• Supervising and evaluating staff;

• Developing, writing, and implementing court policies and procedures;

• Commitment to continual training and education.

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.

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