District Court Administrator
Location: Kalispell, Montana
Description: State of Montana is hiring District Court Administrator right now, this position will be settled in Montana. Further informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Job Listing Detail
Position Title:
District Court Administrator
- Applications must be received by Midnight Mountain Time on the closing date.
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For more information contact:
State Agency:
Judicial Branch
PO Box 203005
Helena , MT 59620-3005
Phone: (406)841-2965
Fax: (406)841-2955
TTY: Montana Relay Service at 711
E-mail: shgrandy@mt.gov
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Position
Number(s):
21111001
Openings:
1
Location:
Kalispell
Job Status:
Full-Time Permanent
Shift:
Daytime
Date Posted:
8/28/2012
Closing Date:
10/9/2012
Department:
Judicial Branch
Division:
11th Judicial District
Bureau:
District Court
Band/Grade:
25
State Application Required:
Yes
Salary:
$23.23
Salary Unit:
Hourly
Additional Salary Information: The Judicial Branch offers job stability and the opportunity to be part of a professional court team. For this position we offer excellent benefits, which include:
- 15 days paid vacation, 12 days sick leave, and 10 paid holidays.
- An employer contribution of $8,796 yearly towards health, life
- The nature of this job may require long work hours.
- The Court Administrator often works within deadlines and under conditions which may be found to be stressful.
- A criminal background check is required for the successful applicant.
- An employee new to the Judicial Branch will serve a one-year probationary period.
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Do you want to be part of a high functioning District Court team committed to upholding the highest standards of justice while serving the citizens of Montana, and enjoy living in the beautiful Flathead Valley www.fcvb.org/ ? Do you enjoy a professional and fast paced environment? Are you interested job stability? If you have the experience, education and ability to excel at this job, the Montana Judicial Branch invites you to apply for the position of Court Administrator. The 11th Judicial District Court located in Kalispell, Montana, is looking for people who want more than “just another job†â€" people who are willing to tackle new challenges and who know the true value of public service.
Based on the Montana Constitution, the fundamental goals and objectives of the Judicial Branch are:
- To provide equal access to justice;
- To provide justice without unreasonable delay;
- To preserve judicial independence;
- To provide excellence in service; and
- To increase the public’s trust and confidence in Montana Courts.
The Court Administrator, under the direction of the four District Court Judges, provides overall management leadership and is responsible for the smooth and efficient administrative operation of the 11th Judicial District Court. This professional position supervises directly and through subordinate supervisors the court employees including Judge’s assistants, law clerks, court reporters and bailiffs. In addition, the Court Administrator provides managerial guidance to supervisory staff including the chief juvenile probation officer and family court services supervisor.
The Court Administrator plans, organizes, schedules, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of judicial staff; coordinates and reviews the judges’ daily schedules and coordinates with judicial assistants and court reporters and assigns courtrooms; establishes, monitors, and modifies trial calendars for all judges’ civil jury, criminal jury, and non-jury terms including law and motion days; and coordinates caseload with judges, assistants, and attorneys to maximize efficiency.
This position meets with supervisors to discuss department activities, assist with the preparation and administration of their budgets, and assists in solving management or personnel problems; and attends department meetings. The Court Administrator prepares, administers and monitors the annual budget for several judicial departments.
Competencies: The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience with these specialized knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Principles, practices of court, public or business administration; court organization, operation and functions; personnel management practices; project management; and local and state government operations.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills in assisting the public, employees, judges, and citizens accessing the courts.
- The leadership skills to create effective teams using a collaborative problem solving style, amid competing interests, limited resources and multifaceted demands on the courts.
- The ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with elected officials, court staff, representatives of other agencies, parties to cases, state and local bar, law enforcement, community groups, and the public at large.
- Ability to proactively propose and initiate changes in operations to achieve efficiencies and manage budget constraints.
- Knowledge of principles and procedures of public budget preparation, planning, resource allocation, accounting, and financial reporting.
- Working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office 2007, video conferencing equipment, wireless applications and associated equipment.
Education/Experience:
Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, abilities and skills listed above. An example of an acceptable qualification for this position is:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, criminal justice administration, court administration or a closely related field; considerable supervisory and/or administrative experience in a court-related environment.
Licensure and Certification Requirements:
Proof of insurance if using a personal vehicle on State business.
Certificate from the Institute for Court Management of the National Center for State Courts preferred.
Please submit a resume and state application on-line at www.mt.gov/statejobs/default.mcpx , by facsimile at 406.841.2955, email @shgrandy@mt.gov, postal mail at the following address: Montana Supreme Court, Court Administrator’s Office HR, P.O. Box 203005, Helena, Montana 59620; or delivered to a Montana Job Service office by October 9, 2012. If you have any questions or problems applying for this position, please contact us at shgrandy@mt.gov, 406.841.2965 or The Judicial Branch is an equal opportunity employer.
Supplemental Questions: None Required
Additional Materials Required:
Resume
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