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ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR 3 (CONFIDENTIAL): Office of Attorney Ethics, AOC, West Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary, Office of Attorney Ethics, is seeking a supervisory professional possessing strong administrative, financial management and communication skills. This individual will be expected to coordinate and oversee human resource functions, support staff operations, facility issues and purchasing; as well as recommend and implement improvements in administrative procedures and effectively manage multiple and diverse projects. This individual will also formulate the annual budget submitted to the Supreme Court, perform and/or oversee accounting functions, maintain the general ledger, implement cost controls, prepare quarterly revenue and expenditure analysis reports, as well as other financial analyses as required. This position directly supervises four employees and functions under the general direction of the Director, Office of Attorney Ethics. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience, two years of which shall have included experience in Program Administration including: development, coordination, analysis, implementation, administration or research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Strong accounting skills would be helpful. Salary: $55,491 - $86,788. (2006)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 3 (CONFIDENTIAL): Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2B (Human Resources Division Manager) or other high level supervisor, the selected individual will communicate and explain human resources policies, rules and regulations to staff, supervisors and managers; assist in labor/employee relations matters; advise management on personnel issues, handle recruitment and selection activities; assist with judiciary benefits and performance advisory programs; assist with payroll and attendance; prepare statistical and program reports; analyze programs to determine effectiveness or efficiency; analyze work processes or methods; assist staff or program team members with work in progress; complete special projects. Perform related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of professional experience in the area of Human Resources: Payroll processing, benefits administration, salary administration, labor/employee relations, training, selection/recruitment or Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Salary: $40,065.63 - $64,984.27. (2006)

JUDICIARY CLERK 3 (CONFIDENTIAL): Human Resources Division, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a detail-oriented individual with strong customer service and organizational skills to work in the Payroll and Benefits Unit, under the supervision of the Administrative Supervisor 2. Duties: The selected individual will assist Human Resources (HR) representatives with clerical tasks and payroll and benefits issues, and will be responsible for completing and processing position and employee transactions through the Personnel Management Information System (PMIS) and the Judicial Human Resources Information System (JHRIS). The successful candidate will be responsible for interacting with Judiciary employees; answering routine employee inquiries involving payroll and benefits issues and procedures; typing routine letters, correspondence and forms; and maintaining accurate logs for timely processing and tracking of forms and documents. Additional duties include salary verification for promotional increases and new hires; recording the use of leave in the Time and Leave Reporting System (TALRS) for the Unit; assisting in other TALRS duties and report distribution as needed; and assisting in the maintenance and purging of employee personnel files in accordance with Judiciary records management guidelines. Qualifications: One year of experience in an office environment performing a variety of clerical and support services to include keyboarding and one or more of the following: document or information processing, handling payments for fees, recording monies received, transcribing information, reconciling balances or accounts, scheduling meetings or appointments. Applicants scheduled to interview must pass an appointing authority administered examination to demonstrate keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of at least 25 wpm, or must have otherwise demonstrated this competency as detailed below. They keyboarding authority administered examination is waived for the following applicants who have been deemed to possess keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of 25 wpm: All applicants who possess a current typing proficiency certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Personnel; Judiciary staff who have permanent status in a career service title requiring a keyboarding, typing or stenography test. Judiciary staff in unclassified titles requiring a keyboarding, typing or stenography test. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access, New Jersey State Centralized Payroll procedures and computer applications, and the Department of Personnel’s PMIS system, as well as the ability to work independently are helpful. Salary: $30,579 - $46,313. (2006)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST: Office of Management and Administrative Services, HR Division, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The AOC Human Resources Division is seeking a self-motivated analyst with strong analytical and organizational skills, an eye for detail, a customer service philosophy and the ability to succeed in a fast paced environment. Duties: This position, located in the Classification Section, is responsible for planning the implementation of broad-band classification system projects and programs including: conducting organizational and individual classification surveys; analyzing data from human resources and classification data bases and recommending changes as required; creating and administering classification data bases and administrative control systems; developing and maintaining job specifications; preparing presentations and other training and education materials and programs; and other related duties. Qualifications: Administrative Specialist 4: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional experience in the area of Human Resources: classification; salary administration; labor/employee relations; training; selection/recruitment; payroll processing; benefits administration; or Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action. Salary: $54,180.62 - $84,438.98. Administrative Specialist 3: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of professional experience in the area of Human Resources: classification; salary administration; labor/employee relations; training; selection/recruitment; payroll processing; benefits administration; or Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action. Salary: $40,866.94 - $66,283.96. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Excellent writing, analytic and software (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word) skills are desired. A background in position classification would be helpful. (2006)

JUDICIARY CLERK 3: New Jersey Judiciary, AOC, HR Division. Summary: The Human Resources division, Placement Section, is seeking an individual with strong customer service and organizational skills to perform clerical tasks associated with the recruitment and selection process. Duties: The selected individual will prepare and distribute notices of vacancy; schedule interviews; administer typing and stenographic tests for job applicants; maintain recruitment data; type correspondence for professional staff; prepare new hire orientation material; and assist the unit supervisor with other related duties. Time management skills also are needed to meet workload demands and deadlines. Other related duties as required. Qualifications: One year experience in an office environment performing a variety of clerical and support services to include keyboarding and one or more of the following: document or information processing, handling payments or fees, recording monies received, transcribing information, reconciling balances or accounts, scheduling meetings or appointments, or coordinating the office workflow. Applicants selected to interview must pass an appointing authority administered examination to demonstrate keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of at least 25 wpm, or must have otherwise demonstrated this competency as detailed below. The appointing authority administered examination is waived for the following applicants who have been deemed to possess keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of 25 wpm: All applicants who possess a current typing proficiency certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Personnel. Judiciary staff who have permanent status in a career service title requiring a keyboarding, typing or stenography test. Judiciary staff in unclassified titles requiring a keyboarding, typing or stenography test. Salary: $29,979 - $45,405. (2005)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 3 (CONFIDENTIAL): New Jersey Judiciary, AOC, Human Resources Division. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a detail-oriented professional with excellent customer service skills to perform duties associated with the recruitment function in the HR Division. Duties: The selected individual will prepare job vacancy notices; review and qualify resumes; process new hire and promotional selections and salary recommendations; extend offers of employment; conduct new employee orientation sessions; attend job/career fairs; prepare promotional announcements and open competitive certifications for entry level career classified titles covered by Title 4A (New Jersey Administrative Code), and assist HR staff in the vicinages (trial courts) consistent with current Judiciary and State procedures. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of professional experience in the area of HR: payroll processing; benefits administration; salary administration; labor/employee relations; training selection/recruitment; or Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $40,065 - $64,984. (2005)

EXECUTIVE ANALYST: Personnel Division, Oregon Judicial Department. Summary: This position reports to the Director of the Personnel Division, and will join three incumbent HR Managers who provide professional consultation and advice to: 1) OJD administrators, supervisors, and presiding judges; 2) current OJD employees; and 3) prospective OJD job applicants. Each of the four HR Managers is the primary point-of-service “generalist” for HR matters (excepting benefits and safety/workers’ compensation) within an assigned group of OJD courts and offices. In addition to HR generalist duties, each of the four HR Managers carries a “portfolio of expertise” in one of the following areas: law/rule/policy; recruitment/outreach; classification/compensation; employee and organizational development. (This position is currently assigned the latter portfolio). Duties: Typical job duties include, but are not limited to, the tasks listed below. Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate work load and organizational needs. Provide advice and consultation to management and non-management staff regarding a wide variety of HR issues (excepting benefits and safety/workers’ compensation). Interpret laws, rules and policies relating to HR administration for staff. Review Judicial Department Personnel Rules and make recommendations for revision based upon employee input as well as changes in the law. Participate in developing new or revised rules. Visit client courts to meet with court staff, administrators, and judges on current HR matters. Conduct research of federal and state laws, rules and policies as they may relate to a wide variety of HR issues. Participate in developing Judicial Department policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Participate in HR forums with the Director and other HR Managers to discuss rule and policy applications and potential changes. Conduct classification reviews of individual positions to determine allocation to proper classification. Participate in classification studies and recommend revisions to classification specifications. Assist trial court management with changes in organizational structure and staffing design. Assist trial court management with recruitment efforts through design of, and participation in, interviews for judicial staff positions and managerial positions. Assist the local presiding judge in filling trial court administrator positions. Provide counsel to employees and supervisors through the disciplinary process. Qualifications: For Open Competitive Applicants: To qualify, you must have five years of professional level (or increasingly responsible) experience in human resources administration and a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or a closely related field. Related experience may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Public sector (e.g., state, county, city) HR experience is desirable. Salary: $4,561 - $6,113. (2005)

JUDICIAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW ADMINISTRATOR: Summary: In conjunction with the Commission on Judicial Performance Review, administers the projects, staff and operations of the Commission to ensure Constitutional mandates, goals and objectives are met. This position also oversees the recruitment and appointment of presiding judges, judges pro tempore and of members to Supreme Court administrative committees and commissions. Duties: Provides both short-term and long-range planning for significant projects, including but not limited to the Commission on Judicial Performance Review, Judicial Performance Review conference teams, Responds to ad hoc inquiries from the court community, media, public and government agencies, Maintains cooperative working relationships with members of the court community at all levels, private business personnel, the public, and members of various committees and commissions, Develops, implements and evaluates training programs for the public, judges, attorneys and court staff to assist them in completing their judicial performance review responsibilities, Develops and reviews reports, administrative orders, court rules, policies and procedures, Plans, coordinates and disseminates publicity for judicial performance voter information materials, Coordinates procurement of services, including development of bidding criteria and preparation of bidding documents, ensures that databases, files and procedure manuals concerning presiding judge, judge pro tempore, performance review, and committee and commission appointments are maintained, manages the budget for the Commission on Judicial Performance Review, coordinates with the Judicial College of Arizona regarding educational goals developed through the judicial performance review process, assists in tracking legislation and prepares materials to assist in implementing new or revised legislation for judicial selection and evaluation, ensures appointment orders for presiding judges, judges pro tempore, and committee and commission members are prepared, filed and communicated in a timely manner. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, court administration or personnel management or three years experience in related fields, three years experience in public administration, court administration, or a related field. (2005)

PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN: Los Angeles Superior Court, Los Angeles, CA.  Summary: A Personnel Technician is responsible for performing technical human resources duties where policies, methods, procedures, and standards are established. Incumbents perform assignments in a variety of human resources areas by analyzing and making recommendations involving matters concerning employee relations, classification/compensation, training, and recruitment/selection.  Duties: investigating allegations of employee misconduct and recommending appropriate action; administering and/or interpreting provisions of negotiated memorandums of understanding (M.O.U); writing policies and procedures governing the Courts’ Employee Relations Program; reviewing performance evaluations for consistency and completeness and making recommendations as required; representing the Court in meetings with union officials and representatives from other organizations. performing job analyses; developing exam plans with recruitment strategies and appropriate selection devices; conducting recruitments, evaluating applications and coordinating selection activities; interpreting and applying provisions of personnel policies and procedures manuals, conducting job analyses and classification studies and then preparing written reports of findings with recommendations; assisting managers/supervisors in resolving classification issues and interpreting and applying classification policies and procedures; compiling compensation data used to make salary recommendations.  Selection Requirements:  At least one year of full-time experience, with minimal supervision, performing journey level duties in the specialized area for which you are applying (i.e., Employee Relations, Recruitment or Classification).  Desirable Qualifications:  A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited institution; experience performing responsible/complex human resource duties for a public sector organization.  Salary $3,289.09 - $4,076.09.  (1999)

DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL: District of Columbia Courts, Washington, D.C.   Duties:  Plans, develops and manages a full service human resource program to support judicial and non-judicial employees of the Courts.  Delivers on-going service in: position classification and compensation, employment, employee-management relations, maintenance of official personnel records, equal employment programs, performance management and pay and benefits administrations. Qualifications: a bachelor's degree and seven years of experience in human resource functions, including at least five years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.  Starting salary: $70,440.  (1998)

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES: Administrative Office of the Courts, Santa Fe, NM.  Duties: Full-time, unclassified position, responsible for continuing the creation and maintenance of a positive and progressive working environment in every court and judicial agency in order to obtain, develop and retain the best possible employees for the New Mexico Judicial Branch.  Manages the work and supervises the staff of the AOC Human Resources Division; plans, coordinates and implements the state-wide judicial branch human resources system and provides assistance to all agencies and courts regarding personnel issues; and, prepares division budget and annual judicial branch compensation plan request to the State Legislature.  Serves as liaison to the Judicial Education Center in the design and delivery of judicial and staff training.  Qualifications:  Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the desirable qualifications to perform the duties listed above.  An example of this would be a master’s degree in public administration, business administration or related field with extensive experience in human resources management.  Administrative and supervisory experience are required.  Annual salary range:  $40,541 - $60,813. (1997)

PERSONNEL DIRECTOR: State of Oregon, Judicial Department, Salem, Oregon.  Duties: Reporting to the State Court Administrator, this position is responsible for the maintenance and administration of the Judicial Department personnel and payroll systems.  This position provides advice and consultation to a variety of individuals on federal and state laws and department rules and policies, investigates harassment and discrimination claims, coordinates personnel related activities, supervises the personnel/payroll staff, and promotes and provides support for a positive work environment for 178 judges and 1500+ employees.  Qualifications:  A bachelor’s degree in public, personnel, or business administration or a closely related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience in the area of personnel administration, three of which must have been in a supervisory or management level position.  A law degree or a master’s degree may be substituted for two years of the experience.  Related personnel experience may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year for year basis.  Monthly salary range:  $4,211 - $5,375 (salary currently under review). (1997)

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TRAINING OFFICER: Administrative Office of the Courts, Augusta, Maine.  Duties:  responsible for the development, implementation, and coordination of judicial and staff education and training  (E&T) curriculums, conferences, and programs; oversees the development of “in-house” faculty for E&T programs; and works closely with and acts as the liaison officer to the Judicial Education Committee and to employee E&T committees.  Additionally, this position shall provide assistance in the administration of other human resource activities, as assigned, and shall report to and work under the guidance of the State Court Administrator.  Qualifications:  bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of study, plus a graduate degree or certification in education or a related discipline, and two years of directly related experience.  Specialized courses of study, training, or additional relevant experience may be considered to offset the aforementioned graduate academic requirement.  Annual salary:  $34,242. (1995)

PERSONNEL DIRECTOR: Alaska Court System, Anchorage, Alaska.  Duties:  responsible for developing and administering the personnel system of the Alaska Court System; work under the general direction of the administrative director and the deputy administrative director.  Qualifications: (minimum):  bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, management or related field, plus three years of work experience in personnel systems.  (Preferred): experience in labor relations and familiarity with a court system.  Salary range:  $53,304 - $61,008 (22A-24A). (1994)

PERSONNEL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR: Administrative Office of the Courts, Raleigh, North Carolina.  Duties: Incumbent directs a comprehensive personnel program for the Judicial Branch’s 5,000 employees.  Responsibilities include compensation and benefits administration; employee relations; employee recruitment and selection; safety and health; employee assistance; records and reports; policy development and administration.  Provides advice and assistance to judicial hiring authorities; interprets personnel rules, practices, and statutes; provides technical guidance to judicial hiring authorities in the administration of transactions affecting the status of judicial employees and assists hiring authorities in resolving problems.  Participates as a team member in strategic planning and policy development for the Administrative Office of the Courts.  Reports to the director of the Administrative Office of the Courts; supervises twenty employees.  Qualifications: The position requires an extensive knowledge of personnel laws and practices.  Skills required include planning and organization, communication, and consultative skills.  Incumbent must have the ability to identify and resolve problems, make effective and timely decisions, and make innovations and increase productivity.  Minimum requirements: are a master’s degree in personnel, business, or public administration, or a related field, and eight years of experience in a comprehensive personnel program, four years of which must have been in a managerial role.  Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, but four years in a managerial role is essential.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. (1994)

PERSONNEL ANALYST: Administrative Office of the Courts, San Francisco, California.  Duties: conduct classification and compensation studies; and organize development, policy development, AA and EEO, benefits, recruitment, training, and workers' compensation.  Qualifications: a bachelor's degree and three years of analytical personnel management experience; additional experience may substitute for the required education.  Salary: $4,029 - $4,897 per month.  (1994)

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES: New York State Judicial Court System, New York, New York.  Summary: The incumbent coordinates human resource administration and develops and implements programs in the areas of personnel, training, employee relations, equal employment, and payroll.  Qualifications: include a law or master's degree and eight years of appropriate experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Salary is $85,000+ annually, depending on experience, with excellent benefits.(1993)

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES: Administrative Office of the Courts, Denver, Colorado.  Work is performed independently and reviewed by the State Court Administrator through conferences and reports.  Duties: The incumbent organizes, directs, and coordinates all aspects of the human resources system for the Colorado Judicial Branch and is responsible for job classification, salary administration, and development of policies and procedures.  Qualifications: include a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, personnel management, or a closely related field and six years of professional personnel expertise.  Salary is $4,324-5,794 monthly.  (1993)

JUDICIARY PERSONNEL ASSISTANT I: Administrative Office of the Courts, Trenton, New Jersey.  Duties: The incumbent provides professional and technical assistance and support to vicinages on human-resource-related matters, including position classification, performance evaluation, employee incentive/recognition programs, and recruitment, selection, and appointment of R.1:33 employees; helps develop and implement personnel policies and procedures affecting trial court employees; works with vicinage personnel coordinators; and directs the collection of data and the preparation of management reports regarding personnel issues.  Qualifications: include a bachelor's degree from an accredited college and four years of technical experience in a personnel program of a public or private organization, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.  Knowledge of dBase III is desirable.  Experience as indicated above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.  Educational substitutions may be made.  Salary is $39,867-55,820 annually.  (1992)

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