Job Description Summary

Job Description

Job Type: Unclassified

Job Classification: 1230 - Manager - Court Operations

Salary Grade: 16

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $73,189 - $87,827 AnnuallyÂ

Full Range: $73,189 - $102,465 AnnuallyÂ

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. Â

​ We are seeking a dedicated Court Operations Manager and DUI Treatment Court Administrator to join our team at Green Valley Justice Court. In addition to overseeing daily court operations, this role is responsible for administering our highly active DUI Treatment Court. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, excellent follow-through, and a passion for restorative justice.

As the DUI Treatment Court Administrator, responsibilities include monitoring the progress of approximately 20 participants as they advance through the program’s five phases, evaluating new candidates as spaces become available, and collaborating with the DUI Treatment Court Team to ensure the program’s success.

Working under the direction of the Justice of the Peace and Court Administrator, the Court Operations Manager ensures the efficient daily operations of this fast-paced Limited Jurisdiction Justice Court. The position requires high energy, strong multitasking skills, and the ability to lead and support a team of 11 full-time court clerks and staff members. Experience in the legal field or a strong commitment to restorative justice is essential. This is a dynamic and highly rewarding role in a supportive and team-oriented courthouse environment.

This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Essential Functions:

• Direct the daily operation and work activities of assigned units and resolve issues related to the planning of the Court's calendar.

• Manages the unit by effectively allocating staff workload assignments.

• Problem-solve issues regarding AGAVE functionality and/or data entry made by users internal and external to the court, verify quality assurance of data and work with information technology to identify options and resolutions, when appropriate.

• Problem-solve e-filing issues as well as any issues related to technology affecting case processing.

• Conduct periodic reviews of the data entry and associated activities to maintain accurate statistical information for the creation of periodic reports for the Deputy Court Administrator.

• Monitor the quality of customer service provided by staff, for both internal and external customers.

• Propose, develop, communicate, and evaluate policies, procedures, and objectives to enhance the effectiveness and productivity of Green Valley Justice Courts. Interpret and apply appropriate statutes, rules, and operating procedures.

• Assist in the preparation of the department’s budget and monitoring of expenditures such as capital equipment purchases and the ordering of supplies.

• Participate in the selection of new hires, transfers, and/or promotions.

• Develop training plans and materials to support the cross-training of case management staff and in maintaining their knowledge and skills as technology impacts processes.

• Support employee training, performance goals, and appraisals, and ensure units perform work accurately, timely, and in accordance with protocol.

• Approve staff requests for time off and verifies electronic time sheets for payroll.

• Conduct special projects to include studies of case management, surveys of department procedures and statistical data gathering, AGAVE issues, and may enlist appropriate staff to assist with projects.

• Acts on behalf of the Deputy Court Administrator in their absence, addressing case management issues, resolving operational/AGAVE issues, attending meetings, and responding to requests from court management, judicial staff, and the public.

• Ensure staff has complied with COJET training requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration, criminal justice, social or behavioral science, or a related field and four years of supervisory or management experience; OR an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration, criminal justice, social or behavioral science or a related field and six years of supervisory or management experience; OR a high school diploma and eight years of supervisory or management experience in a court setting.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications : (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum two (2) years of experience supervising or leading a team in a court, legal, or government setting, including workload management, staff training, and performance monitoring.

• Experience with/knowledge of assisting with budget preparation, monitoring expenditures, and managing resource allocation, including equipment and supply procurement.

• A Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field, with experience applying social work principles in a court, legal, or government setting.

Selection Procedure :
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. Â

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates : Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid  AZ  driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Â

Special Notice Items : The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements : Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position.

EEO Information : Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.Â