Clerk of District Court II - Job Announcement

Job Announcement

North Dakota Court System

Job Title: Clerk of District Court II Re-advertised

Department: District Court

Location: Fargo, North Dakota

Salary & Benefits:

$4,678 monthly starting salary with an increase to $4,871 monthly upon successful completion of probationary period; plus excellent benefits package including employer-paid family health insurance premiums and retirement contributions and generous vacation and sick leave accruals, visit: http://www.ndcourts.com/SCBenefitsSummary2009.pdf.

Closing Date: Application and resume must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 3, 2009.

Status: Full Time/Regular

Exemption Status: Exempt

Summary of Work:

The Clerk of District Court II is responsible for planning, directing, organizing, and supervising all personnel assigned to the Office of the Clerk of District Court. This position is responsible for developing office operational procedures associated with all district court cases involving criminal, civil, restricted, traffic, or other cases filed with district court.

Essential Functions:

Plans, organizes, and supervises the administration, processes, and operations of the Clerk of District Court Office.

Supervises the daily activities, functions, and workflow of the office and its personnel. Monitors and supervises the daily functions and activities of court case management, records management, and court administration involving cases of a civil, criminal, restricted, traffic, or other cases from the initial filing of cases to final disposition.

Develops and coordinates the implementation of internal operating procedures and policies in the Clerk of District Court Office.

Carries out the duties of the office set by statute, rules, policies, and established procedures of the Court.

Assists in the development of and monitors the Clerk of District Court budget.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Requires a bachelor's degree in judicial administration, public administration, business, management, or a related degree and three years of experience including a combination of supervisory related experience and progressively responsible administrative experience.

Associate's degree in business, management, judicial administration, public administration, or related degree and four years of experience including a combination of supervisory related experience and progressively responsible administrative experience.

Preferences:

Preference will be given to applicants whose application form, resume, or cover letter details the applicant's experience in the following:

Supervising elements such as hiring, evaluations, discipline, and daily assignment of tasks.
Clerk of Court, Court Administrator, Deputy Clerk of Court, Deputy Court Administrator in a state, county, or municipal court.
Using or experience in the transition or setup of a computerized case management system.
Jury work, including working with a jury program, involved in a jury workgroup, or involved in training or development of manual for a jury program.
Developing and writing policies or proposed policies and procedures. This would not include work manuals.
Project management experience with minimal supervision

Application Process:

Interested applicants must submit an Application for State Employment (SFN 10950) and resume. Applications can be obtained either by contacting the local job service office or online at: http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/appforms.html.

Submit Application and Resume to:

North Dakota Court System
Attn: Human Resources
600 East Boulevard, Dept. 180
Bismarck, ND 58505-0530
Phone: (701) 328-4216
Fax: (701) 328-2092

Application material must be received at the address above no later than 5:00 p.m., on December 3, 2009.

Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and are eligible to claim veteran's preference must include a copy of their DD Form 214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must also include a current statement of disabled status from the North Dakota Veteran's Affairs Office.

Persons needing accommodation or assistance in the application process may call Human Resources at (701) 328-4216.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of North Dakota does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or in the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

November 10, 2009