Job Information
Clark County Superior Court Administrator in Vancouver, Washington
Job Summary
Reporting to the Presiding Judge and Assistant Presiding Judge, the Superior Court Administrator directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the programs and activities of the Superior Court; coordinates assigned activities with other County departments, divisions, and outside agencies. The Superior Court Administrator provides executive leadership for the court and receives administrative direction from the judges. The incumbent exercises direct supervision over professional and clerical staff, and implements the policies as determined by the judges of the Court. The Superior Court is seeking a dynamic, experienced and innovative leader with highly developed emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills to guide the organization. This position requires building and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. The Superior Court Administrator support the court's 12 judges and 4 court commissioners in developing and implementing strategic goals, with an emphasis on clear, fair and accessible services to the people of Clark County. The court's work is informed by dedication to equity and service to all communities.
Qualifications
*Education and Experience: *
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in court administration including two years of supervisory responsibility.
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from and accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, political science, business administration, sociology, or a related field.
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities will be considered.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background and criminal history check.
Knowledge of: Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs; judicial functions, procedures, and related laws pertaining to civil and criminal matters; modern principles and practices of jury management, calendaring, and provision of indigent defense for court services; techniques and methods for statistical data analysis; principles and practices of budget preparation and administration; principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computer software and hardware; procedures, techniques, and methods for providing secure court facilities; and so forth.
*Ability to: Manage, direct, and coordinate the work of professional and clerical personnel; provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Superior Court; recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient superior court services; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals; research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques; prepare and administer large and complex budgets; select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff; interpret and explain Court policies, procedures, laws, and rules; prepare clear and concise reports, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including County and other government officials, community groups, and the general public; work effectively with persons from all levels of the organization and diverse backgrounds including age, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, socioeconomic status, physical ability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender ex *