Deputy Director (Principal Manager II)

Judicial Branch of California; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision benefits

14 paid holidays per year

Annual/Personal leave options

Commuting reimbursement up to $130/mo

CalPERS Retirement Plan

401(k) and 457 plans

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Job summary

The Judicial Council of California is seeking a Deputy Director (Principal Manager II) in the Branch Accounting and Procurement (BAP) office. This leadership role will serve as second-in-command and help drive internal operations, programs, personnel, reports, and deliverables across the branch.

The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements with in-person work at San Francisco or Sacramento offices at least two days per week, plus a comprehensive benefits package, including CalPERS,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with 7+ years of analytical or managerial work, including at least 3 years in supervisory/management roles.
• Direct experience in program analysis, development, implementation, and advising is preferred.
• Formal certifications in accounting, procurement, PM, or related fields are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Deputy Director in managing internal operations, programs, personnel, reports, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with the Director to ensure cohesive operational alignment supporting courts, offices, and related entities.

Skills

Analytical ability

Management experience

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Director (Principal Manager II) in the Branch Accounting and Procurement (BAP) office.
This Principal Manager II will serve as Branch Accounting & Procurement’s Deputy Director, and in this capacity will serve as second-in-command and assume primary management responsibility and accountability for facilitating the achievement of the Director’s objectives for internal operations, programs, personnel, reports, and deliverables. The Director and Deputy Director will collaborate to achieve cohesive operational alignment in supporting the needs and priorities of the Judicial Council offices, trial and appellate courts, and various other entities across the branch.

The Judicial Council
The Judicial Council of California is the policy setting body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule-making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators.

By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council’s staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California’s most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations. As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts.

The Judicial Council strives for work life balance and includes substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, student loan forgiveness as part of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and retirement savings plans. In San Francisco, the office is only a 7-minute walk from the Civic Center BART station. In Sacramento, the office is located minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park.

The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council’s San Francisco or Sacramento office at least two days per week, based on their office leader’s direction, and reside in the areas surrounding these locations. To be eligible for Judicial Council employment and participation in the Judicial Council’s Hybrid Work Program, a prospective or current employee’s primary residence/remote work location must be in the State of California and within a 150-mile driving radius of their assigned reporting location.

Some highlights of our benefits package include:

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 1 personal holiday per year
• Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• FlexElect Program
• Pretax Parking
• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Judicial Council of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Bachelor’s degree, and seven (7) years of professional analytical or managerial experience in assigned function, including, but not limited to, program analysis, development, implementation, research, and advising, including at least three (3) years of supervisory/management experience. An additional four (4) years of professional experience as noted above may substitute for the bachelor’s degree. Or, additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

OR

Master’s degree in a directly related field for the assigned discipline and four (4) years of professional-level analytical or managerial experience in assigned function, including, but not limited to, program analysis, development, implementation, research, and advising, including at least three (3) years of supervisory/management experience.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience overseeing the operations of a large government agency or a significant subset thereof.
• Direct experience supervising daily accounting and/or procurement operations.
• Applicable formal certification (e.g., Certified Public Accountant, Certified Procurement Professional, Certified Construction Manager, Project Management Professional, etc.).
  Experience managing a multi-faceted operating budget.