District Court - District Court Administrator (21-16)

Description

This professional management position is responsible for directing the day-to-day operation and administrative functions of Blair County’s Court of Common Pleas and its minor judiciary.

Primary Duties

• Prepares and administers civil and criminal trial calendars.
• Acts as liaison with judges, attorneys, court-related offices, and the general public.
• Oversees Masters, Hearing Officers and mediators, Jury, total arbitration, and Protection from Abuse processes.
• Recruits, hires, trains, evaluates, and monitors court administration staff, and per diem and hourly employees.
• Manages caseflow for civil, criminal, and family.
• Establishes and administers yearly court calendar for all judges.
• Prepares, submits, and manages court budget.
• Prepares AOPC and court reports.
• Develops more effective methods for court functioning, including caseflow, time standards, and calendaring.
• Procures supplies and services for the court.
• Manages court facilities and equipment, including advanced communication technology (ACT) in the courtrooms.
• Determines court-appointed counsel.
• Participates on various court-related committees.
• Assists President Judge in oversight of court leaders and departments.
• Prepares and monitors the Magisterial District Judge (MDJ) budgets.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Judicial, Business, or Public Administration, or closely related field; AND
• Three years of professional-level experience in court management or four years of varied office management work including professional-level experience in budgeting, procurement, and human resources management.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and / or training may be considered.

Additional Requirements/Preferences

• Satisfactory criminal background check required.

Additional Information

Unified Judicial System Hiring Policy

The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania recruits, employs, and promotes the most qualified applicants without regard to their political affiliation, race, color, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, or other non-merit facts or considerations. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants with disabilities as may be necessary to ensure that all applicants are given a fair and equal opportunity to compete for all employment positions. Applicants who need accommodation for an interview should request so in advance. UJS hiring and employment policies and procedures are intended to conform to all applicable state and federal laws governing fair and non-discriminatory hiring and employment practices and are subject to change as necessary to remain in compliance with such laws.

Applicants requiring accommodation, for any part of the application and/or interview process, should contact Human Resources at (717) 231-3309 or human.resources@pacourts.us.