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

Clark County; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark County District Court is seeking a Court Services Division Manager to lead senior management, develop a long-term strategy for court services, and serve as a liaison with law enforcement and partner agencies.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Public Administration (or related field) and 4+ years in criminal justice management, with strong budgeting, policy development, and staff leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field with four+ years in criminal justice management.
• Knowledge of court operations, budgeting, policy-making, and performance management.
• Experience supervising staff and negotiating contracts or vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior management and set a long-term strategy for court services.
• Oversee the division's operating budget and funding strategies.
• Collaborate with judges, elected officials, and partner agencies.

Skills

Public Administration

Budgeting

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Job description

## Court Services Division Manager (Program Manager III) - District CourtApply: Partially Remote (Washington/Oregon Only): Courthouse: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R004265# Job SummaryThe 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, 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;* 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. # **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 addition to the Clark County application, applicants must submit a cover letter detailing their experience in court management. Document must be added to the Documents section of My Application. Please address the letter to District Court Administrator Marianne Clear and include the Recruitment Number in the file name (i.e., Cover LetterXXXXXX.doc). ***Applications that do not include a Cover Letter will not be considered.*** **Oral Interview** – The interview will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process. **Employment References** may be conducted for the final candidates, including verification of education. # Examples of DutiesThe Court Services Division Manager (CSDA) is responsible for helping the Court Administrator accomplish the Court’s mission. The CSDA is responsible for leading senior management positions of the organization. This position reports directly to the Court Administrator.As part of the District Court Executive Leadership team, the Court Services Division Manager assists the Court Administrator in providing leadership, vision, and development of a long-term strategy for effective court services. This may include:* Assume responsibilities of the Court Administrator when the Administrator is absent.* Managing unit leaders of the organization.* Providing leadership and guidance for Judicial Operations, Public Service, Interpreter Program, and Therapeutic Courts.* Maintaining excellent working relationships with judges, administrators, and justice system partner agencies.* Participating in the recruitment and hiring of new personnel.* Performing other duties as assigned by the Court Administrator.Assists Court Administrator in representing District Court as an independent third branch of government. This includes:* Serving as liaison with law enforcement, members of the local bar, Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Indigent Defense Office, and other agencies regarding daily operations of the divisions of District Court.* RepresentingCourtAdministratorortheCourt,andservingasliaisonfortheCourt with various agencies and county and state committees.# Salary GradeM2.204# Salary Range$8,378.00 - $11,730.00- per month # Close DateOpen Until Filled