Court Services Division Manager (Program Manager III) - District Court

clarkcountywashington; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark County District Court is seeking a qualified Court Services Division Manager to lead the Court Services Division in support of the Court Administrator’s goals. The role focuses on budgeting, policy development, and staff leadership within a public-sector context.

The position supports a service-oriented approach, with emphasis on improving access to justice, workflow efficiency, and interagency coordination. Hybrid/remote work may be considered after onboarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field with four or more years as a criminal justice manager/administrator.
• Experience with court and justice system environments and public sector budgeting.
• Ability to supervise staff, manage performance, and build cross-agency collaborations.
• Knowledge of laws, court rules, and procedures for WA courts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Court Services Division operations and staff.
• Assist the Court Administrator in strategic planning and budget oversight.
• Coordinate with judges, elected and appointed officials, and other partners.
• Develop and implement court policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with laws, rules, and internal controls.

Skills

Court knowledge

Public sector budgeting

Team leadership

Intergovernmental relations

Information management

Customer service & PR

Evidence-based practices

WA court rules

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field

Job description

Job Summary

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

Clark County District Court will:

• Be sensitive and responsive to the needs of our community;
• Have a service-oriented approach;
• Use technology to increase access to justice;
• Value our employees and court participants;
• Empowering every person in our organization to take an active role in the effective administration of justice;
• Ensure equal application of the judicial process to all cases.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT:

District Court strongly believes 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 and build meaningful partnerships.

First review of candidates will be November 12. This recruitment may close at any time after November 12 without notice.

District Court values work life balance and will consider hybrid-schedule/ remote- days after onboarding is complete.

Qualifications

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.

Demonstrated knowledge of,

• Court and justice system environments;
• Principles and practices of public sector planning, budgeting, policy-making, leadership, performance measurement and management;
• Principles of team building, personnel management, mentoring, staff education and training, and supervision;
• Intergovernmental and inter-organizational relationships;
• Information, telecommunications, and records management principles and technology;
• Customer service, public education, media and public relations concepts and techniques;
• Effective case-flow management principles;
• Fiscal management, including development and presentation of division's operating budget, development or improvement of funding mechanisms and sources,
• 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 and appointed officials;
• Interpersonal relations;
• Contract negotiating;
• Priority setting;
• Meeting and group facilitation;
• Strategic thinking;
• Making critical decisions involving complex issues;
• Working collaboratively and building strategic teams;
• Supervising and evaluating both union and non-represented staff;
• Developing, writing, and implementing court policies and procedures

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.

Examples of Duties

The Court Services Division Manager (CSDA) is responsible for helping the Court Administrator a