District Court - District Court Administrator (22-34)

Description

This senior management position is responsible for directing the administrative functions of the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas and Magisterial District Courts, including budgeting and procurement, human resource management, caseflow management, facilities management, information technology, and public relations. Responsibilities also include developing and implementing management policy for the Court and court departments as directed. Work is performed with a high degree of independence under the general direction of the President Judge.

Primary Duties

• Directs court programs and work activity of all court departments, records retention, and ADA compliance through deputy court administrators and department heads; provides information and advice as needed.
• Meets regularly with the President Judge to address administrative, procedural or other issues.
• Coordinates human resource management and labor relations functions in coordination with County HR staff, including hiring, discipline, terminations, and negotiation and administration of collective bargaining agreements. Completes performance evaluations of department heads, and supervisory and other staff.
• Disseminates information and new legislation concerning the courts and court procedures.
• Directs development of court technology and computerization; directs the management of video conferencing procedures for court hearings and the court website.
• Assists with development and implementation of court-approved caseflow management methodologies, time standards and calendaring; analyzes caseflow statistics to identify required improvements.
• Assists with preparation and monitoring of annual court budget; directs disbursement of court funds; directs procurement of supplies and services and processing of accounts payable.
• Assists with evaluations, analyses, planning and implementation of court facility improvements or expansion.
• Serves as liaison with County Commissioners, other county departments/agencies, public interest groups, committees, professional associations, attorneys and the public; receives and resolves complaints about court operations.

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

• Juris Doctor degree preferred.
• 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.