Trial Court Manager - Job Announcement

Job Announcement

Trial Court Manager
Bismarck
(Readvertised)

Salary & Benefits: $3,874 monthly, State Benefits Package

Closing Date: May 9, 2008

Under general supervision of the Court Administrator, the Trial Court Manager implements the policies and procedures of the State Judiciary and assists the Court Administrator in coordinating and monitoring administrative activities of the courts. Specific duties and responsibilities will relate to the development and implementation of processes supporting court policies and procedures which include monitoring and assisting in the development of fiscal requirements, court case flow analysis, jury management, court records and retention, collections and other district court functions as assigned by the Court Administrator. This position may also be assigned responsibility by the State Court Administrator for the development and administration of various statewide programs and initiatives.

Essential Functions:

Interprets and implements administrative directions relating to the financial and general operations of the courts.

Identifies and defines problem areas within the judicial unit. Develops recommendations, budgets and time lines for the Court Administrator relating to the resolution of various issues.

Approves and monitors expenditures to assure proper management and distribution of funds, procures equipment and supplies and prepares financial reports and preliminary budgets at the direction of the Court Administrator.

Coordinates personnel administrative functions including leave management and approval, risk management, performance reviews and record keeping.

Provides technical assistance and support to clerks of district court, juvenile court and county offices in the areas of records management and automated information systems, caseflow, jury management, and related court functions.

Oversees the implementation and monitors the consistent application of policies and procedures within the administrative unit.

Develops and administers various statewide programs and initiatives as assigned by the State Court Administrator.

Qualifications:

Requires a bachelors degree in judicial administration, public administration or a related field, and one year of previous progressive administrative experience preferably in a court or legal setting. Certification by the Institute of Court Management can be substituted for the one year of experience.

Application Process:

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

Submit Application and Resume to:

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

Application materials must be received at the address above no later than 5:00 p.m., on May 9, 2008.

The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check.

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 the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

April 10, 2008