Director of Administrative Services

Administrative Office of the Courts

Career Opportunity

STATE-FUNDED POSITION

Posting Date: January 31, 2025 Closing Date: February 14, 2025
POSITION TITLE: Director of Administrative Services
MINIMUM ANNUAL SALARY: $96,557.06

DEPARTMENT: Court Administration
PAY GRADE: 100 POSITION # 10490

SUMMARY: This senior-level position leads Human Resources, Financial and Accounting team members with a primary
responsibility of overseeing the essential administrative functions of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. Ensures the effective

delivery of services by analyzing operating procedures and systems. Establishes performance measures and a means to

ensure that goals are met.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• EXPERIENCE: 6 years of related professional work experience, including 5 years in a supervisory capacity. A

master’s degree in an area cited below may substitute for 2 years of the recommended non-management

experience. PREFERRED: Knowledge of Florida State Court System or Hillsborough County administration.

• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, court administration, business

administration, public administration, finance, accounting or a closely related field.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Directs and oversees human resources operations, such as the recruitment, interview and selection process;

employee relations; disciplinary action; classification; compensation and benefits; performance reviews; and

background/reference checks. Makes recommendations for human resources related changes.

• Directs and oversees finance and accounting operations, to include the processing of invoices, purchasing card

transactions and reports, travel reimbursements, contracts for independent contractors and contractor services, and

the processing of purchase orders for goods and services.

• Directs and supervises staff, including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating

work, counseling, disciplining, and recommending performance improvement or termination; prepares periodic

employee performance evaluations; reviews and approves timesheets and leave requests.

• Works with Executive Team to develop and implement short and long range plans that support administrative

efficiency and timeliness. Develops related outcome measures and monitors to ensure outcomes meet or exceed

goals.

• Develops policies and procedures in consultation with Executive Team to ensure efficient and economical

departmental operations; evaluates results to ensure compliance and identify deficiencies.

• Conducts or coordinates investigations of issues pertaining to harassment, discrimination, performance issues, and

pending employment litigation; coordinates and communicates with Court Administrator and General Counsel in

employment matters and litigation.

• Serves as Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator; conducts or coordinates training on personnel

policy and issues such as sexual harassment, ADA, retaliation, etc.

• Interfaces with Hillsborough County and Florida State Court System human resources, financial and purchasing

departments concerning matters such as salary, benefits, disbursements, documentation, special requests, etc.

• Oversees various administrative matters, such as conducting research studies and projects, reports or

correspondence, inventory control, etc.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to collaboratively exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and

programs, or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.

• Experience in managing, training, mentoring staff, and overseeing staff performance and work product, to include

productivity analysis.

• Ability to plan work efficiently; establish and maintain effective working relationships with governmental and

court officials at all levels; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and interact professionally with

the staff and contractors, develop and apply policy; evaluate issues and provide recommendations,

monitor/delegate responsibility; make decisions and draw conclusions.

• Incumbent must be professional in all regards.
  

BENEFITS PACKAGE: Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with
accidental death and dismemberment benefits, supplemental dental, vision, life, disability and hospitalization insurance,

promotional opportunities, tuition-free college courses, participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), 457 Tax
Deferred Retirement Plan, and secure parking in the Edgecomb Garage at a modest rate.

TO APPLY: Submit 1) cover letter, 2) resume, 3) current State of Florida Application and Addendum (located only
at www.fljud13.org) in (1) PDF file via email to recruiting@fljud13.org. APPLICATION PACKETS MUST

INCLUDE THE 3 REQUIREMENTS ABOVE TO BE SCREENED FOR POTENTIAL INTERVIEW.

NOTICE: Please note that future vacancies in this same classification may be filled as a result of this recruitment.
Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not

discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Requests for ADA accommodation

to participate in the application/selection process should be directed to (813) 272-6330.