ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGER

Description Court Manager - A Limited Term Assignment $58,974.73 - $71.684.15 annually Final Online Filing: 3:00 pm on Friday, December 5, 2008 The Superior Court is conducting an internal, promotional-only recruitment to fill a Court Manager A Limited Term Assignment in the Pittsburg Branch – Civil Unit. The duration of this assignment is expected to be approximately 4 to 6 months. The person selected for this assignment will report to Cyndi Mlack, Court Administrator. Only permanent employees who have completed their initial probation period with the Court may apply.

Due to the limited term of this assignment the ideal candidate must have knowledge in civil case processing which includes Small Claims and Unlawful Detainer cases and the ICMS application as it applies to civil case processing codes, notices and calendar preparation.

Examples of Duties

Management responsibilities include: planning, organizing and directing the work of subordinate clerical staff; participating in the selection and training of new employees; monitoring the performance of staff and reviewing completed work as necessary; participating in the development and implementation of operational programs and/or systems; reviewing procedures and forms for efficiency and effectiveness; preparing new procedures or making recommendations for changes; resolving problems and responding to questions and issues from judges, attorneys, fellow employees and the general public; and filling in for other managers as necessary.

Minimum/Desirable Qualifications Desirable Qualifications: A qualified candidate would typically possess education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, court or judicial administration or a related field,

AND,

Two years experience supervising or providing lead direction to subordinate staff, or two years of progressively responsible administrative or staff analyst experience. Experience in a court, legal or justice related agency is preferable.

OR,

A combination of education and experience that provides the candidate with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of a court manager.

Supplemental Information

Application And Selection Process Interested individuals must complete application and responses to the following two (2) supplemental questions on line and must provide a valid email address. Only applications submitted electronically will be considered. To apply go to: http://www.cc-courts.org; clidk on the Job Opportunities then click on the Promotional Opportunties tab. All communications will be via email. Please add contracosta.courts.ca.gov and government.jobs.com to your email address book to ensure delivery of emails.

Supplemental Questions

• Describe your qualifications specifically related to the position of Court Manager in the following areas: a) educational background including degrees and certifications held, and relevant professional development courses completed; b) experience selecting, training, supervising or providing lead direction to staff, (identify number and specific occupations of staff supervised and length of time); c) committee experience relevant to court operations; and d) experience with computer software programs.
• Identify the leadership qualities that you possess in order to be a successful Court Manager and rank the qualities from most important to least important. In addition please explain how you demonstrate these qualities in your everyday job and/or daily work.

Depending on the number of applications received, an application evaluation committee may be convened to review and evaluate each candidate’s application package, and those deemed best qualified will be invited to an oral interview scheduled for the week of December 8, 2008. The court reserves the right to make revisions to this process in accordance with the Court Personnel Plan and accepted selection practices. If you have any questions regarding this assignment opportunity, please contact Pam Ferrara (925) 957-5622.

Benefits Package

• Three (3) weeks of vacation per year, accrued on a bi-weekly basis increasing with years of service;
• Twelve (12) days of sick leave per year, accrued on a bi-weekly basis, with no maximum accrual;
• Thirteen (13) fixed paid holidays;
• Twenty-four (24) hours personal floating holiday, pro-rated based upon hire date;
• One hundred (100) hours of administrative leave each January 1st, pro-rated for new appointments;
• Membership in the County's retirement plan under the County Employees' Retirement Law of 1937;
• Commuter Benefits Program- Allows employees to pay for eligible public transit expenses using pre-tax dollars (up to IRS limits); and
• Choice of health, dental and vision plans with court subvention, court paid life insurance, career development, professional development and deferred compensation program.

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Describe your qualifications specifically related to the position of Court Manager in the following areas: a) educational background including degrees and certifications held, and relevant professional development courses completed; b) experience selecting, training, supervising or providing lead direction to staff, (identify number and specific occupations of staff supervised and length of time); c) committee experience relevant to court operations; and d) experience with computer software programs.

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Identify the leadership qualities you possess in order to be a successful Court Manager and rank the qualities from most important to least important. In addition please explain how you demonstrate these qualities in your everyday job and/or daily work.

• Required Question