Director, Court Operations

Superior Court of California, County of San Diego (CA); Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Diego Superior Court seeks an executive leader to oversee court operations across divisions and branch sites, directing planning, policy development, and service delivery. You will report to the Assistant Executive Officer and coordinate administrative, analytical, and liaison activities.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Business or Public Administration and substantial managerial experience in a California court setting; graduate education can substitute for some experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or closely related field.
• At least two years as Court Operations Manager with the San Diego Superior Court OR at least three years in a senior managerial role.
• Master's degree in Business or Public Administration may substitute for one year of experience.
• Two additional years as a Court Operations Manager may substitute for the Bachelor's degree.
• California driver’s license may be required; ADA considerations apply.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, direct, and participate in activities of assigned court divisions and branch sites.
• Include short- and long-term planning and development and administration of division policies, procedures, and services.
• Provide assistance to the Assistant Executive Officer in administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities.

Skills

Court operations

Management experience

Policy development

Analytical skills

Liaison abilities

Public sector

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration

Master's degree substituting for 1 year experience

Job description

DIRECTOR, COURT OPERATIONS

Examination No. 27-003

The San Diego Superior Court is seeking qualified applicants for the executive management position of Director, Court Operations.

The successful candidate, under the direction of the Court's Assistant Executive Officer, will oversee, direct, and participate in all activities of the assigned court divisions and branch sites, including short- and long-term planning as well as development and administration of division policies, procedures, and services. The successful applicant will provide assistance to the Assistant Executive Officer in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An applicant must possess a Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; AND at least two (2) years of court operations experience as a Court Operations Manager with the San Diego Superior CourtOR at least three (3) years of experience in a responsible managerial position which must have included responsibility for planning, organizing and directing the activities of a major operational or administrative support division. Managerial experience within a California court system is strongly preferred.

The Judicial Administration Graduate Program, or a Master's degree in Business or Public Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. A further two (2) years as a Court Operations Manager with the San Diego Superior Court (in addition to the experience requirement) may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.

Special Requirements

A California driver’s license requirement will be reviewed on a position basis in accordance with ADA regulations.

EVALUATION AND SELECTION

Qualified candidates will be placed on the Director, Court Operations eligible list based on an evaluation of information contained in their online applications. Only candidates whose qualifications best meet the needs of the Superior Court will be invited to participate in final selection interviews.

Placement on the eligible list does NOT guarantee that all candidates will be contacted by the selection committee for interviews.

The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an implied or expressed contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked at any time. The requirements stated represent only the minimum required to file an application. Meeting the listed requirements does not guarantee an applicant will qualify.