Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County - Deputy Court Administrator
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The Position
The Deputy Court Administrator is an executive level position serving under the general direction of the Presiding Judge and the immediate supervision of the Court Administrator. The position is responsible for providing strategic direction, program planning, budget development and administration, and supervision to professional and management staff. Extensive and progressively responsible administrative experience in the application of professional knowledge and skill to achieve key operational results are required.
The Deputy Court Administrator is an exempt and unclassified position under the Judicial Merit System Resolution and Rules.
Representative duties may include:
- Plan, organize, direct and exercise supervision of department administrators and/or program managers in court operations (such as Criminal, Juvenile, Civil/Tax, Family, and Probate/Mental Health) and administrative and support services (such as court reporters, interpreters, alternative dispute resolution, collections, jury, grants, research, litigant support services and technology planning)
- Provide analysis and support to the Presiding Judge, departmental presiding judges and judicial officers to address and streamline case flow management issues; the ideal candidate will embrace and support the Court's expanding reliance on technology solutions where appropriate
- Effectively manage and allocate the human resources of the major court departments according to established personnel policies and procedures that conform to current laws and regulations
- Provide oversight and direction to subordinate departmental managers, coordinate operations between departments, and resolve inter and intra departmental conflicts or issues
- Lead and direct program development and operations to ensure that they align with other court departments and the overall management goals and objectives of the Judicial Branch
- Assure that the court's strategic plan, mission, programs and services are continuously reviewed and improved to provide best in class services to court stakeholders
- Participate on court committees and in meetings with other administrators, staff and judicial officers; represent the court in meetings with Maricopa County officials, the Administrative Office of the Arizona Supreme Court, and with various other public and private sector organizations having an interest in court business
- Provide the administrative framework to effectively support and enhance court processes for internal and external justice partners, to ensure the timely resolution of pending disputes
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable and experienced in court operations and highly qualified to direct the administration of any assigned Superior Court departments. A broad knowledge of executive management, strategic planning, public finance, trial court funding, budgeting, personnel management, business process re-engineering, program management and technology planning is necessary for success in this position.
Education and experience requirements include the following:
A bachelor's degree from an academically accredited college or university in court, public or business administration or a closely-related field with eight years of progressively responsible administrative experience in court management or public administration; OR a master's degree from an academically accredited college or university in court, public or business administration and six years of progressively responsible administrative experience in court management or public administration; OR a juris doctorate degree from an academically accredited law school and the same experience as required with a master's degree.
The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County
The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County includes the Superior Court, the Justice of the Peace Courts, and the Adult and Juvenile Probation Departments. The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County, the nation's fourth largest trial court, employs about 3,600 employees, has an operating budget of $224 million, and serves a population of 3.8 million people over 9,800 square miles.
The Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County is a state general jurisdiction court. The Superior Court has over 40 locations with jurisdiction over civil, juvenile, criminal, domestic relations, probate and mental health, as well as statewide tax cases.
Currently, the bench includes 95 judges and 59 commissioners. Judges are appointed by the Governor through a merit selection process. Judges stand for retention elections every four years on a yes-no ballot. Court Commissioners are appointed by the Presiding Judge. The Presiding Judge is appointed by the Arizona Supreme Court for a five-year term to oversee the Judicial Branch in Maricopa County.
Mission and Vision of the Judicial Branch
The Judicial Branch continually explores ways to improve court and probation services by experimenting with better methods to resolve disputes and designing programs that address civil and criminal issues fairly and without undue delay. The Judicial Branch focuses on best practices and excellence, anticipating and adapting to change.
The mission of the Judicial Branch is to provide the public with equal and fair access to the judicial branch of government. The Court firmly adheres to providing timely, fair, and individualized justice to all.
Greater Phoenix
The majority of Arizona's population resides in Maricopa County. The Valley of the Sun is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation. Maricopa County is one of 15 counties in the state, encompassing nearly 10,000 square miles. The population is 3.8 million. Arizona, the nation's 6th largest state, is home to over 70 public parks, monuments, historic sites, and educational institutions. The greater Phoenix area hosts a variety of major sports events and cultural attractions.
For more information about Arizona and the Greater Phoenix area, please visit www.az.gov.
Compensation package and Application Process
Salary Range
$92,393 - $138,132 (Depending on Experience)
The Benefits
The court offers a competitive annual salary and comprehensive benefits package.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and five professional references. This information should reflect the size of the organizations directed, significant accomplishments, and professional positions held. Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a panel interview. The Judicial Branch Administrator will make the final hiring decision. This recruitment is open-until-filled. Please direct questions to Michelle Anderson at 602.506.0023.
Applications may be submitted by one of the following methods:
Via Mail:
Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County
101 W. Jefferson, East Court Building
Law Library, 3rd Floor, Suite A
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Attention: Michelle Anderson
Via Email:
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For additional information about the Judicial Branch visit our website at: www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov.
The cours is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is the policy of the Judicial Branch not to discriminate in employment or the provision of services. To arrange for reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please call 602.506.4473.
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