Court Administrator

This position is characterized as “confidential” under the Judicial Personnel Rules which means that the employee serves at the pleasure of the Chief Magistrate of the Justice of the Peace Court.  The Court Administrator is responsible for managing the non-judicial, administrative activities of the Court including planning and developing administrative policies and procedures, fiscal management and budget, facilities and security issues. The Court Administrator is expected to undertake administrative duties in managing statewide operations, interpreting and conforming court operations to court rules, answering questions from the public, conducting research, serving as staff for internal and external committees, and preparing the court budget.  In addition, the employee will ensure that modern business practices are utilized, including advanced technological systems, and will be responsible for managing the business operations of the Justice of the Peace Court and implementing approaches to accomplish the Court’s long-range operational goals.  The employee will coordinate strategic planning efforts and ensure that the court is performing to a Strategic Plan with measurable goals and objectives.  The incumbent will be expected to handle additional duties and special projects as required by the Chief Magistrate.

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

1.  Juris Doctor or advanced degree in Business Management, Public Administration, or a similar degree.

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

 

1. Three years of supervisory experience in either governmental or private business, which includes planning, assisting, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
2. Experience in developing policies and procedures.
3. Experience in narrative report writing.
4. Experience in managing an organization, including fiscal, human resources, and information and technology management, and in developing and implementing solutions to organizational and operational goals.
5. Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget preparation, analysis, and administration.
6. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
7. Ability to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of professional, administrative, and support staff in a manner conducive to high morale and productivity.
8. Ability to communicate clearly, courteously, and effectively, both verbally and in writing.  
9. Ability to coordinate, oversee, and follow through on work assignments to obtain desired results, including multiple tasks assigned simultaneously.
10. Knowledge of court operations and procedures is preferred. 
11. Bachelor’s degree required.

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/

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

 

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at statejobs.delaware.gov.

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