Court Services Division Manager

Job Summary

The mission of Clark County District Court is to serve the people of Clark County by delivering the highest quality of justice services and providing equal access to the court and its programs; and to treat all persons with fairness and respect.

The vision of Clark County District Court defines our standards for public service and operations, and the values we are continually refining.

Clark County District Court will:

• Be sensitive and responsive to the needs of our diverse community;
• Have a service-oriented approach;
• Advocate for investment in the justice system of Clark County to preserve access to justice for all residents;
• Utilize technology to increase access and convenience in using the Court’s services;
• Ensure equal application of the judicial process to all cases, which are fairly decided based upon legally relevant factors.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT:

Here in District Court, we strongly believe in the value and the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to making them central to our mission and vision as we serve our community and each other.

We celebrate diversity, because it brings innovation and offers unique perspectives and learning opportunities.

We are intentional with advancing equity, because it allows all of us to achieve great things while honoring individual uniqueness.

We champion inclusion, because when we belong, we are free to be our genuine best selves and build meaningful partnerships.

First review of candidates will be October 11. This recruitment may close at any time after October 11th without notice.

Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of, or ability to become skilled at:

• Court and justice system environments;
• Principles and practices of public sector planning, budgeting, policy-making, leadership, performance measurement and management;
• Separation of powers among government branches;
• Intergovernmental and inter-organizational relationships;
• Principles of team building, personnel management, mentoring, staff education and training, and supervision;
• Information, telecommunications, and records management principles and technology;
• Customer service, public education, media and public relations concepts and techniques;
• Effective case-flow management principles;
• Evidence based probation, pretrial and community restitution practices;
• Laws, court rules, regulations, and procedures for courts of limited jurisdiction, preferably for Washington State

Demonstrated ability in:

• Consensus building, mediating, and resolving complex, controversial, and potentially divisive issues;
• Effectively working with judges and other elected officials;
• Effective problem-solving;
• Interpersonal relations;
• Contract negotiating;
• Persuasive and patient communication;
• Priority setting;
• Meeting and group facilitation;
• Strategic thinking;
• Making critical decisions involving complex issues;
• Working collaboratively and building strategic teams;
• Effective writing, speaking, and listening
• Working with racially, ethnically, and other diverse groups of people;
• Supervising and evaluating staff;
• Developing, writing, and implementing court policies and procedures;
• Commitment to continual training and education.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field with four or more years of demonstrated experience as a criminal justice manager or administrator. Additional education or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Special requirements and/ or qualifications:

Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain the license within 30 days of employment, or otherwise meet the travel requirements of the position. Successful completion of a Clark County background investigation which includes criminal history (limited to the last 10 years) is required prior to employment.

Selection Process

Application Review – Incomplete applications will not pass the review; attaching a resume or referring to a resume does not substitute for a completed application. Candidates will be evaluated based on the content of their applications and those deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Cover Letter (Pass/Fail) – In addition to the Clark County application, applicants must submit a cover letter detailing their experience in court management. Document must be added to the Documents section of My Application. Applications that do not include a Cover Letter will not be considered.

Oral Interview – The interview will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Employment References may be conducted for the final candidates, including verification of education.

Examples of Duties

The Court Services Division Manager (CSDA) is responsible for helping the Court Administrator accomplish the Court’s mission. The CSDA is responsible for leading senior management positions of the organization. This position reports directly to the Court Administrator.

As part of the District Court Executive Leadership team, the Court Services Division Manager assists the Court Administrator in providing leadership, vision, and development of a long-term strategy for effective court services. This includes:

• May assume responsibilities of the Court Administrator when the Administrator is absent.
• Managing unit leaders of the organization.
• Providing leadership and guidance for Judicial Operations, Public Service, Interpreter Program, and Therapeutic Courts.
• Maintaining excellent working relationships with judges, administrators, and justice system partner agencies.
• Participating in the recruitment and hiring of new personnel.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Court Administrator.

Assists Court Administrator in representing District Court as an independent third branch of government. This includes:

• Serving as liaison with law enforcement, members of the local bar, Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Indigent Defense Office, and other agencies regarding daily operations of the divisions of District Court.
• Representing Court Administrator or the Court, and serving as liaison for the Court with various agencies and county and state committees.

Thank you for your interest in working at Clark County!

We require a county online application for all of our positions.

To apply for this position please go to our website_ https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county _

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $7,897.00 - $11,056.00 per month

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Vancouver, WA 98660: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, WA 98660

Salary : $7,897 - $11,056