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Administrative Office of the CourtIdaho CourtsPhysical Address: 451 W. State StreetMailing Address: P.O. Box 83720Boise, Idaho 83720-0101Phone: 208-334-2246 Fax: 208-334-2146www.isc.idaho.govThird Judicial DistrictTrial Court Administrator Hiring Range: $115,442 - $145,404 Deadline to apply: June 14, 2024 General Position Summary: The Trial Court Administrator assists in the overall management of district court operations in order to carry out the policy directives of the Idaho Supreme Court in the judicial district. The Trial Court Administrator is employed by the Idaho Supreme Court and is responsible for carrying out the Court’s policies, mission, and goals and those administrative duties of the district court that are established by statute, local rule, or inherent power of the court (Idaho Court Administrative Rule 43). The Trial Court Administrator works under the general direction and supervision of the Administrative District Judge. Other Position Information: The Third Judicial District is comprised of six counties, eight general jurisdiction district judges, and seventeen magistrate judges with more limited assignments. The position will be located in the City of Caldwell, Idaho. In addition to the competitive salary, this position offers generous state benefits, retirement (PERSI Class II), and leave package. Caldwell is the County seat for Canyon County. The County Courthouse is the hub of county government. The Canyon County Fair and the Caldwell Night Rodeo (a national top 5 ranked event) are just two of the places and events celebrated by the City of Caldwell.The College of Idaho, located in Caldwell, Idaho is the nation’s #1 small liberal arts college. In addition, Nampa, Idaho is home to Northwest Nazarene University, a nonprofit comprehensive Christian university offering over 60 areas of study and master’s degree programs in seven disciplines. Agriculture continues to be a huge strength in and around Caldwell, but diversity of the business community is part of our growth. Proudly, Caldwell is also the foundation community of the J.R. Simplot Company. Today, the Simplot Company continues to be one of the world’s largest processors and producers of frozen food products.This area of the state has a thriving wine industry and is home to Snake River Valley American Viticultural Areas and many wineries. The Third Judicial District is also home to the scenic Owyhee Canyonlands and Owyhee River, which offer a variety of recreational activities.Further information regarding Caldwell and the Canyon County area is available at www.cityofcaldwell.com and www.caldwellchamber.org.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
(The examples provided do not cover all of the duties which the incumbent in this position may be required to perform.)Plans, develops, and implements long- and short- range goals, objectives, and priorities for the district;Supervises the daily operations of the district courts in multiple counties in coordination with the Administrative District Judge;Supervises and leads the court administration office, including supervision of deputy trial court administrators. Coordinates and manages court services, including but not limited to problem-solving courts, family and children services, court assistance, guardianship and conservatorship, language access, and mediation;Assists in the recruitment, selection, training, evaluation, discipline, and supervision of district court personnel and provides direct supervision to staff;Participates in meetings of the Idaho Supreme Court’s Administrative Conference as a voting member by identifying issues and challenges being experienced in the district, engaging in policy discussions, reporting the views of the district, and in coordination with the conference, recommending solutions to improve the overall administration of justice in the state court system;Oversees the development, preparation, and submission of the district’s annual budget requests to the Supreme Court and each county within the district and actively monitors expenditures under those budgets;Coordinates judicial recruitment and performance evaluations for the District Magistrates Commission; Identifies individuals to provide feedback to judges as part of the Judicial Performance Evaluation Program;Acts as liaison between the courts and state, county, and local governmental agencies and departments;Fosters productive relationships with legislators as well as county and local officials within the district to secure sufficient facilities and funding for the operations of the court;Evaluates pending caseloads, caseload trends, and calendaring methods of the Judicial District;Plans, schedules, and makes judicial assignments as directed by the Administrative District Judge to balance caseloads and to ensure the timely disposition of all matters filed with the court;Ensures coverage for making the court record throughout the district and monitors appellate transcript timelines to ensure appeals can proceed timely; Develops a request for, and administers, the district’s senior judge allocation in accordance with the Senior Judge Policy Manual; Acts as the public information officer for the judicial district in coordination with Administrative District Judge and establishes effective relations between the court and the media by scheduling forums or other opportunities for discussion and providing information about the courts to the extent permitted by the Idaho Code of Judicial Conduct;Coordinates public education programs on behalf of the court;Develops and manages effective jury systems;Ensures compliance with state laws, Supreme Court rules and policies, and recommended standards;Evaluates facility needs of the local district courts and works closely with funding bodies to ensure that adequate, secure, and accessible facilities are available for all court programs, services, and activities;Serves as the Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator for the judicial district; Participates in the development and maintenance of court security and disaster plans;Analyzes emerging trends and innovations in court administration for applicability in the judicial district;Encourages and promotes innovative approaches to managing the court’s business;Provides support for programs and projects lead by the Administrative Office of Courts;Other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of court systems, procedures, and services; Knowledge of best practices for court proceedings and services;Knowledge of quality management and process improvement principles and practices;Knowledge of supervision and personnel management principles and practices;Knowledge of state and local political systems and processes;Knowledge of public sector budgeting and financial management processes;Knowledge of case management and court technology;Skill in working effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds; Skill in expressing ideas and communicating suggestions and recommendations clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing;Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships with judges, court staff, county officials, members of the legal community, state and county agencies, and others;Skill in analyzing complex issues and data and recommending alternative courses of action;Skill in negotiating and developing consensus among competing stakeholders; Ability to interpret and apply state statutes; Ability to work independently with very little direction;Ability to prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines and achieve desired work results;Ability to conduct program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation;Ability to provide facilitation and support to multidisciplinary planning and program oversight committees;Ability to develop and administer contracts including selection of vendors;Ability to develop a budget, monitor expenditures, and apply for and manage grants;Ability to provide leadership to staff through effective coaching and supervision;Ability to interpret and explain complex information in an understandable manner;Ability to travel throughout the judicial district and engage in statewide travel several times annually.