Director of District Court Administration

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.

• 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

• Serves and reports to all District Judges, including for the hiring or termination of the position
• Reports directly to Local Administrative District Judge for all administrative matters
• Reports directly to District Judge on any special projects as assigned by that District Judge 
• Direct Reports – Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
• Majority of work is performed in secured area of the Justice Center and may require intermittent work in a jail to coordinate operations as needed
• Work involves potential contact with persons accused or convicted of crimes
• Regular travel between work sites as required

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency

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.

• 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
• Prior experience with managerial oversight of justice programs
• Prior experience in county government
• Prior experience with compliance and budget development and management
• Prior experience in personnel management
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Odyssey Navigator, and other job-related technology

• LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

  Required within thirty (30) days of employment

  • Valid driver’s license

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Master’s degree in criminal justice, legal administration, or a related field
  • Ten (10) years of management experience in a justice-system related environment, with five (5) years of experience in an executive/senior level position
  • Experience with grant application and management
  • Experience spearheading new initiatives and programs
  • Experience developing and implementing strategies and process monitoring mechanisms to improve outcomes and performance measures
  • Experience interacting with elected officials and presenting reports and/or information at public meetings or hearings

• EMPLOYMENT TESTING 

  Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

  • Criminal background check: Yes
  • Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
  • Drug screening: No
  • Physical exam: No
  • Psychological exam: No
  • Additional: Employee must be eligible for Less Than Full Access authorization for Texas Criminal Information Center/National Criminal Information Center computer system

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 www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.    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.

Exempt (Biweekly)