Court Administrator Job at City of Austin
Position Information
Posting Title
Court Administrator
Job Requisition Number
COA089007
Position Number
110817
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
Municipal Court (255)
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Criminal Justice or related field, plus five (5) years related work experience and three (3) of which were in a supervisory capacity.
- Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for non-supervisory/ management experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.
None.
Notes to Applicants
To view the detailed Recruitment Profile for this position, please click here.
To view the City of Austin recruitment video, please click here.
Working with Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.
Regarding Your Application:
To view the City of Austin recruitment video, please click here.
Working with Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.
Regarding Your Application:
- A detailed and complete Employment Application is required. A Resume and Cover Letter are required and will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online Employment Application.
- Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application.
- Employment history dates must include month and year.
- This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
- To ensure consideration, candidates should apply by June 9, 2023. To apply, candidates must complete this online application. Interested candidates should apply early in the process for optimum consideration.
- This position is subject to the Texas Open Records Act.
Pay Range
Commensurate
Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Hours may vary depending upon business needs.
Job Close Date
Type of Posting
External
Department
Municipal Court
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
505 Barton Springs Road, First Floor Austin, TX 78704
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated effective management ability in multiple environments including managing government employees. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work with all types of personalities such as social workers, police officers and political figures. The next Court Administrator of the Downtown Community Court must be creative and willing to consider how to solve problems and find avenues to reconcile issues that would otherwise remain unsolved. The ideal candidate must be able to establish and maintain a collaborative environment both within the court and with key stakeholders in the community. The next Court Administrator of the Downtown Austin Community Court must be prepared to discover and implement new evidence based on behavioral change. The next Court Administrator must be willing to go beyond the traditional boundaries of the court and think on a macro-level and not be limited by the current circumstances.
The following core competencies are important for this role:
- Exceptional Leadership – A cohesive leader with the ability to build quality interpersonal relationships throughout the City with diverse communities and populations.
- Communicates Effectively with an Equity Mindset - Ability to manage diversity, understand inclusion, and work with diverse communities and populations to build constructive and effective relationships, and convey and receive information.
- Change Management – Ability to prepare, support, and assist individuals and teams with organizational changes and adaptations and improve staff morale.
- Agility - Ability to effectively manage changes and guide those changes through significant challenges.
- Community Collaborator – Has experience presenting complex technical information strategies to different audiences on projects and programs that may include project delivery, council updates, and program implementation.
- Customer Focused - Strives to deliver high-quality results and superior service that exceeds expectations while remaining mindful of the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Develops and implements short- and long-range strategies, objectives, policies, and priorities; determines appropriate service and staffing levels; and allocates resources accordingly.
- Plans, manages, and develops the department budget; estimates funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; and directs the monitoring and approval of expenditures.
- Acts as official departmental representative to City departments, City Manager’s Office, elected officials, and outside agencies; and explains and justifies department programs, policies, and activities.
- Briefs and advises City management, the Mayor and Council, other elected officials, community members, and the public regarding Community Court administration in-person and through written reports. Provides advice and information on Community Court services matters.
- Reviews and approves all Community Court policies and procedures.
- Communicates with media, community groups, partner organizations, and the public to gather input and share information regarding the Community Court.
- Utilizes an understanding of the local homelessness response and criminal justice systems to direct all Community Court services and operations.
- Prepares presentations and/or reports describing the status of Community Court operations.
- Collaborates with other City departments to identify efficiencies, addresses redundancies, and works more effectively.
- Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources. Manages data, tracks, and monitors program performance, and oversees evaluation activities.
- Serves as executive staff liaison for the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board. Works with judges, prosecutors, other court officials, and community leaders and agencies to ensure court operations and connections to services run smoothly.
- Develops and negotiates contracts between the City, outside agencies, and other governmental entities.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
- Knowledge of the principals and practices of public administration.
- Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal laws, ordinances, and regulations related to the administration of a Municipal Court.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of management and personnel principles and practices.
- Knowledge of best practices in clinical approaches and social service interventions for defendants of the Court
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in preparing and analyzing budgets, reports, and studies.
- Skill in coordinating large complex organizations.
- Skill in written and oral communication.
- Skill in using computers and related software, including Microsoft Office products.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining working relationships with other City employees, community stakeholders and the public.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to maintain effective communication and working relationships with boards and commissions, outside agencies, City employees, and the public.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
- Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement.
- Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
Criminal Background Investigation
This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.
EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within
the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
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