What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of District Court Administration position at Williamson County, TX?
Salary : $4,506.82 - $4,936.05 Biweekly
Location : Georgetown : 405 MLK, TX
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 14.02890
Department : All District Courts
Opening Date : 12 / 20 / 2024
FLSA : Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
Performs a variety of complex, executive-level management, technical, and professional duties directing and supervising strategic operations, administration, and planning on behalf of the Williamson County District Courts. Provides oversight of programs that serve the Courts.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
- Directs administrative and operational work related to a broad range of court management issues in support of the District Courts, including finance, budgeting, personnel, and procurement
- Advises the District Court Judiciary on administrative and operational issues related to the justice system
- Represents the District Courts and presents programmatic, statistical, fiscal, and other information to department heads, including judges, legislative bodies, the Commissioners Court, and other organizations
- Devises and directs a strategic approach to accomplish the Courts' goals and objectives
- Manages personnel issues, including hiring and termination processes for direct reports to the District Courts
- Conducts performance evaluations, establishes goals, and makes pay decisions
- Serves as Public Information Officer for the District Courts and point of contact for outside stakeholders
- Coordinates the flow of information between chambers
- Completes complex studies, data analysis, computations, plans, and reports
- Develops system-wide solutions to analyze and address backlogs and implements process improvements related to automation, scheduling, accessibility, and program sustainability
- Identifies and secures grant-funding for justice initiatives, including specialty courts, and oversees grant-funded projects and initiatives
- Develops budget for District Court Administration and assists judges in developing individual chambers budgets, and manages fiscal issues for department and for courts
- Serves as liaison between the District Courts and various offices, including the County Auditor's Office, Human Resources, Facilities, Budget, Information Technology, and the Jail (related to inmate issues)
- Assures that policies and procedures for District Court initiatives comply with relevant state and federal law, including the Julie Kocurek Act, the Texas Fair Defense Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Manages Court Disability Access Plan and Language Access Plan, and handles issues related to vexatious litigants
- On behalf of the Local Administrative District Judge, serves as point of contact for Justice Center-related issues
- Works with the Local Administrative District Judge on court-wide priorities, including the Court System's response to emergencies, to include planning consultation, and collaboration with other stakeholders
- On behalf of District Judges, provides oversight of Indigent Defense Plans for Child Welfare and District Courts
- Supervises county-funded department staff, grant-funded specialty court staff, and contract staff, and provides executive oversight on behalf of the District Court Judge responsible for a program as requested or needed
- Coordinates space and facilities needs and related procurement for the District Courts
- Plans and facilitates various judges' meetings
- Plans and facilitates other committee meetings on behalf of the judges, including the statutorily required Courthouse Security Committee
- Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
- Performs special duties as assigned
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
IRREGULAR HOURS
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required within thirty (30) days of employment
Valid driver's license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below :
Criminal background check : Yes
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
FLSA
Exempt (Biweekly)
Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.
To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.
The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533.
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, legal administration, or a related field and seven (7) years of management experience in a court, justice, or legal environment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience?
Do you have prior experience with managerial oversight of justice programs?
Do you have prior experience in county government?
Do you have prior experience with compliance and budget development and management?
Do you have prior experience in personnel management?
Do you have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Odyssey Navigator, and other job-related technology?
Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire?
Check all areas of law where you have professional management experience :
Based on the job description, why do you believe you are the best candidate for this position?
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Salary : $4,507 - $4,936
