Deputy Court Administrator -Lehigh County

Under the direction of the President Judge (PJ) and the District Court Administrator (DCA), this position assists in the direction and coordination of all operations of the Court of Common Pleas of Lehigh County. This position provides policy guidance, direction and supervision to subordinate managers at the department head level. Work includes, but is not limited to human resource management, budget preparation and fiscal management, facilities management, procurement of supplies, equipment and services, information systems, and records management. In the absence of the District Court Administrator, this role assumes the command and leadership of the Office of the Court Administrator and its employees.

Job Highlights

• Excellent benefits program, including comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment

• 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 12+ paid vacation days per year.

• Salary increases, student loan forgiveness plans, employee assistance programs, and State retirement plans.

Job Duties

• Responsible for budget monitoring, review, and control of daily revenue and expenditures.  Approves bill payments makes purchase decisions, reviews purchases from subordinate departments, contacts and negotiates with outside vendors.  Interacts daily with the County fiscal office and controller on budget and fiscal decisions.  Prepares annual operating and capital budgets for the judiciary and negotiates with executive and legislative branches on proper funding of the Courts.  Interacts daily with the purchasing department on purchases, delivery schedules, vendor payments and selects equipment and furnishing needs for judicial offices and courtrooms.

• Responsible for daily facilities management functions, e.g., repairs and renovations to offices and courtrooms, location of personnel and equipment, parking issues, records retention issues, and assignment of courtrooms.

• Negotiates and administers collective bargaining agreements.  Administers payroll operations, personnel, and training issues.  Assists DCA with developing personnel policies and procedures for the judiciary.

• Acts as a point of contact between the judiciary and elected officials as well as members of the executive and legislative branches.

• Oversees daily Court Administration office activities, assists jury coordinator with courtroom assignments and jury services, and assists courtroom staff with daily operations.

• Maintains strong partnership with the Sheriff’s office, understands & implements standards related to courthouse security, & engages in the development of security policies & procedures.

• Develops, in conjunction with the AOPC, a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), for the judiciary in the event of disaster or business interruption of court operations, updates and periodically tests the plan.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Judicial, Business, or Public Administration, or a closely related field; AND

• Three years of experience in court management or four years of varied office management work including professional-level experience in budgeting, procurement, and human resource management.

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered.

Additional Requirement

• Satisfactory criminal background check required.

Salary information

Starting Annual Salary

$63,325 -$86,542

Applicants requiring accommodation, for any part of the application and/or interview process, should contact Human Resources at (717) 231-3309 or human.resources@pacourts.us.