The PACMS Analyst & User Support Specialist (also known as PACMS Analyst 2) serves as the liaison for the Superior Court, providing assistance to Judges and court departments in all PACMS-related matters. The role involves supporting court staff, managing ticket resolution with the AOPC help desk, and ensuring accurate PACMS data and reporting.
Job Highlights
- Excellent benefits program, including comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members starting on the first day of employment.
- 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 12+ paid vacation days per year.
- Salary increases, student loan forgiveness plans, employee assistance programs, and state retirement plans.
- Telework may be available up to 2 days per week after training.
- Health care flexible spending account.
- 6 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees.
Typical Duties
- Compile and initiate ad hoc query requests by Judges and department heads and communicate the request to AOPC.
- Review and analyze query results in PACMS to determine flaws in the TSQL selection by AOPC; if data results appear inaccurate, return targeted questions to AOPC with examples.
- Compile and review data for the Court Statistics Project (National Center for State Courts) and the annual statistical report.
- Maintain PACMS reports and procedures for data collection for the CSP.
- Participate in meetings and conference calls with Court personnel and AOPC staff on various projects.
- Participate in statistical projects such as the Superior Court Annual Report, Caseload Highlights report, and the Court Statistics Project.
- Participate in committees regarding Court statistics with Commonwealth and Supreme Courts.
- Respond to requests for data not currently available in report form by developing queries, submitting to the AOPC helpdesk, and analyzing results for accuracy.
- Perform regular PACMS metadata maintenance to ensure values are accurate and obsolete values are removed.
- Identify and fully vet system enhancements with the Superior Court committee and communicate enhancement requirements to AOPC.
- Identify PACMS reporting deficiencies and collaborate with the affected department to determine report requirements.
- Provide AOPC with report definitions and specifications upon completed analysis.
- Perform related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Previous court and PACMS experience preferred.
- Fiscal or judicial clerk experience advantageous.
- Satisfactory criminal background check required.
Salary Information
Starting Salary Range: $61,926-$81,568 (maximum salary of $101,209).
Additional Qualifications and Preferences
- Thorough knowledge of and ability to operate PACMS.
- Thorough knowledge of court procedures, policies, organization, and operations.
- Thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
- Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate and handle issues for Judges, chambers staff, and all administrative departments when PACMS issues arise.
- Ability to maintain a variety of complex files and prepare reports from them.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to describe and explain technical situations to non-technical staff.
Commencement Date
August/September 2026.
Applicants Requiring Accommodation
If you require accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (717) 231-3309 or human.resources@pacourts.us.