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Position Description
Davidson County Juvenile Court is seeking an experienced and dedicated Special Projects Manager to oversee the court’s finance, human resources, and IT services departments. This leadership role requires a dynamic individual with strong management skills, a deep understanding of accounting and HR principles, and expertise in IT systems that support court operations. This is a full-time, in-person position, reporting daily to our Nashville, TN Juvenile Court building.
This position is based on-site in downtown Nashville, with working hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Occasional after-hours work may be required based on operational needs.
Davidson County Juvenile Court’s mission is to prevent problems, promote the positive potential in all people, and pursue fairness and hope.
Typical Duties
- Manage the court’s budgeting, financial reporting, and auditing processes to ensure compliance/integrity with all finance regulations.
- Develop key strategic financial strategies that optimize resource allocation and support the court’s operations.
- Proactively monitor, evaluate, implement, and document accounting policies and procedures to identify change that would increase internal controls, efficiency, and the accuracy of financial records.
- Oversee HR related functions including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and employee benefits programs.
- Manage the court’s IT systems, ensuring that they support court operations efficiently and securely.
- Oversee the integration and maintenance of software platforms, including case management and financial management systems.
- Lead the development and implementation of IT policies and protocols that protect sensitive court data and enhance workflow processes.
- Collaborate with the Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office to ensure cohesion between record keeping between the two departments.
- Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Finance, HR, and IT teams.
- Ensure collaboration with the Court Administrator and other key stakeholders to align departmental goals with the court’s overall mission.
- Manage departmental budgets, projects, and staff to ensure efficient operations.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve court services and effective communication/training with staff.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and five (5) years of verifiable project management experience, with a focus on Accounting, Human Resources, and/or Information Technology.
****No Substitution****
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Master's Degree
- Certification in Human Resources (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) and/or Accounting (e.g., CPA, CGFM)
- Extensive experience with Oracle R-12 E-Business Suite, including submitting Journal Entries for general ledger account reconciliation and running and utilizing SplashBL report data
- State of Tennessee Certified County Finance Officer (CCFO)
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.
Metro offers a generous core benefit package to eligible employees who are regularly and consistently working 20 or more hours per week. Insurance and benefit coverage is effective the first of the month after the employee has worked 30 days. Employees can change their benefits within 60 days of an eligible change in status or during Annual Enrollment. Metro also offers optional benefits from which the employee may choose. Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs.
CORE BENEFITS
Medical: Choice of two plans; Metro pays 75% of premium
Dental: Choice of two plans; Metro pays for single coverage
Basic Life: $50,000 basic term life coverage; Metro pays 100% of premium
Pension: Formula-driven pension; 100% Metro funded; 10 year vesting for new employees
Paid Family Leave: Runs concurrently with time designated as FMLA leave (up to 30 days)
Longevity: Annual bonus beginning after 5 years of service; increases annually up to 20 years
Work Life/ Employee Assistance Program: Wide variety of counseling, referral and consultation services provided free
Other*: In-line-of-duty injury benefits, AD&D insurance, and Medical Disability eligibility after 10 years with Metro
Paid leave: (Full-time employees)
- Vacation: 10 vacation days a year; increasing after 5 years of service (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office)
- Holidays: 12 holidays per year (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office)
- Sick leave: 12 days of sick leave per year
- Other leaves: Judicial leave, military leave, bereavement leave
- See the Human Resources webpage for more details and optional benefits at nashville.gov/hr
Salary : $50,000
