Deputy State Court Administrator

Colorado Judicial Branch; Denver (CO); Sur place; USD 191 000 - 234 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Colorado Judicial Branch in Denver seeks a Deputy State Court Administrator to support strategic administration and oversee the State Court Administrator’s Office. This role requires collaboration across divisions and direct supervision of multiple units to advance court operations and policy implementation.

The position emphasizes leadership, budget coordination, and liaison work with legislative and executive branches, with onsite duties at the Ralph Carr Judicial Center and potential partial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, judicial administration, public administration or related field.
• At least six (6) years of work-related experience with progressive responsibility in legal administration or related judicial experience.

Responsabilités

• Advises the State Court Administrator on strategic and operational issues.
• Supervises one or more divisions of the State Court Administrator’s Office and ensures collaboration.
• Supports implementation of the rules and policies of the Supreme Court as they apply to court administration.
• Develops statewide administrative practices and procedures and suggests improvements.
• Assists with budget preparation and legislative strategy for the Department.
• Represents the courts and probation in administrative matters with external groups.
• Presents to outside groups, associations, conferences and workshops.
• Initiates, designs, develops and implements contemporary business practices for the Colorado Judicial Department.

Formation

Bachelor's degree in business administration, judicial administration, public administration or related field

Description du poste

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POSITION INFORMATION
Job Code: R11130
Full Time Salary Range: $212,535.14
FLSA Status: Exempt

Learn More About Employee Benefits
This posting may be used to create a Talent Pool. Talent Pools may be used for a period of 10 months after the closing date on a job posting.

Notice To Colorado Applicants
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Summary Of Job Classification

The Deputy State Court Administrator works closely with the State Court Administrator, Chief Justice, Supreme Court, and other executives of the Colorado Judicial Department to support the strategic administration of the Department and the operations of the State Court Administrator’s Office (SCAO). The position reports to the State Court Administrator and has direct supervision, including day-to-day decision-making authority, over one or more divisions at SCAO. The Deputy State Court Administrator may serve as the Acting State Court Administrator at the direction of the Chief Justice when the State Court Administrator is temporarily unable to perform their duties. The Deputy State Court Administrator is responsible for ensuring effective collaboration among the divisions at SCAO. The Deputy State Court Administrator is a liaison to advisory working groups and committees of justices, judges and administrators that provide recommendations and advice for policymaking, business practices, and service delivery. The Deputy State Court Administrator serves at the pleasure of the State Court Administrator.

Additional Comments

This position is for the Deputy State Court Administrator at the Colorado State Court Administrator's Office. This position will work primarily onsite at the Ralph Carr Judicial Center in Denver, Colorado. After an initial trial period, the position may be considered for partial remote work.

The Directors of the Court Services Division, Probation Services Division, and Information Technology Services Division will report directly to the Deputy State Court Administrator. The Deputy State Court Administrator is at-will and serves at the pleasure of the State Court Administrator.

Essential Functions

• Advises the State Court Administrator on mission critical strategic and operational issues that support the Judicial Department’s constitutional and statutory administrative responsibilities.
• Supervises one or more divisions of the State Court Administrator’s Office and has day-to-day decision-making authority over those divisions. Helps ensure operational and strategic collaboration among all SCAO divisions in support of the Judicial Department’s strategic plan.
• Supports implementation of the rules and policies of the Supreme Court as they apply to court administration.
• Develops and promotes statewide administrative practices and procedures. Examines the administrative and business methods employed in the courts and probation and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Supports the preparation, review, and submission of the Colorado Judicial Department Budget. Assists with developing and implementing the Department’s legislative strategy.
• Serves as a liaison for the Colorado Judicial Department with the legislative and executive branches as well as other public and private groups having an interest in the administration of the courts and probation. Represents the courts and probation in administrative matters with others such as law enforcement, news media, committees, planning groups and the general public.
• Presents to outside groups, associations, conferences and workshops.
• Attends, on behalf of the Supreme Court and State Court Administrator, various state and national conferences, trainings and meetings. Serves on commissions, committees and panels involved in matters affecting court administration.
• Initiates, designs, develops and implements contemporary business practices and management practices for the Colorado Judicial Department.
• Attends meetings and completes training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions Cont.

Supervisor Responsibilities

Work requires managing and monitoring work performance of an organizational unit or key work area including evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, establishing broad organizational goals and realigning work and staff assignments for the functional area.

Human Collaboration

Communications and discussions result in decisions regarding policy development and implementation. Interaction with others outside the organization requires exercising participative management skills that support team efforts and quality processes.

Freedom To Act & Impact Of Actions

Employees normally perform assignments with broad parameters defined by general organizational requirements and accepted practices. End results determine effectiveness of job performance.

Knowledge & Skills

Recognized authority in an area of expertise related to the work. Technical expertise is sought out by others across the organization. Incumbent can apply technical skills in a wide and often unpredictable range of contexts.

Fiscal Responsibility

Position has assigned Judicial District-wide fiscal responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience Equivalency

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, judicial administration, public administration or related field.

OR

Additional work experience in these or other related fields may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required formal education.

Work-Relate Experience

At least six (6) years of work-related experience with progressive responsibility in legal administration and or related judicial experience.

Licenses And Certifications

None.

Physical Effort Requirements

Exerts up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment/Locations

Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment and frequent travel.

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate.