Deputy Court Administrator

A class incumbent performs with general direction from and reports to the Superior Court Administrator and is responsible for coordinating the non-judicial activities and operations of the court in Sussex County. An incumbent participates in the Court’s strategic planning initiative and conducts ongoing assessment and analysis of business issues having state-wide impact. Work includes planning and developing policies and procedures for non-judicial functions including security, court reporting, record keeping, and space/facilities management. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for interpreting court rules and answering questions from the public. Work also includes overseeing and coordinating court technology initiatives with the other counties, staff training and management, budget administration and special projects and programs as assigned.  The incumbent serves as a liaison between the Court and other courts, agencies, the media and the public; assists in the management of space, equipment, and facility needs of the Court; identifies space and facility needs and coordinates the development of new space; compiles and analyzes statistical data as needed; and directs the record management activities of the Court with respect to the creation, retention and disposition of court forms and records materials.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Provides leadership to various departments of Superior Court.
• Recommends and implements internal administrative policies, rules and regulations throughout the state.
• Chairs the Court's strategic planning initiative; works with Court Administration and Judicial Officers in the development and implementation of the strategic plan.
• Recommends and arranges for training for court employees.
• Assists in the management of space, equipment and facility needs of the Court. Identifies space and facility needs and coordinates the development of new space.
• Compiles and analyzes statistical data as needed.
• Directs the record management activities of the Court with respect to the creation, retention and disposition of court forms and records materials.
• Works with Court Administrator to ensure that the legislative changes are implemented in the Court.      

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Deputy Court Administrator
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: 

1. Six months experience in operations management which includes planning, directing, coordinating, controlling and evaluating operations typically through subordinate supervisors.
2. Three years experience in developing solutions and providing recommendations, guidance and direction to management or officials in accomplishing organizational and operational goals and objectives and identifying and resolving issues.
3. Three years experience in interpreting court rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
4. Knowledge of developing policies or procedures.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

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The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.