Directors/Coordinators

COURT EXECUTIVE 3B: Office of Trial Court Services, Municipal Court Services Division, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a dynamic leader with strong organizational, communication and customer service skills to direct the programs and staff of the Administrative Office of the Courts’ Municipal Court Services Division. This division provides strategic planning and management oversight of the state’s 526 Municipal Courts, which together process more than six million cases annually. Most citizens first come into contact with the judicial system and form their conclusions about the quality of justice in New Jersey through its Municipal Courts. The Municipal Court Services Division provides technical assistance and procedural guidance to the 15 Vicinage Municipal Divisions and develops and implements policies, procedures, management systems, operational standards and performance measures. Duties: The Court Executive oversees the administration of Municipal Court judge and employee training, customer service enhancements, legal research and the Automated Traffic and Automated Complaint Systems (ATS/ACS). These automated systems provide centralized integrated case management and court financial recordkeeping for the Municipal Courts and include an on-line traffic and parking ticket processing system, a hand-held parking ticket-issuing system, and a statewide electronic traffic and criminal warrant system. The division also provides staff support to various Supreme Court, presiding judge, management and ad hoc committees. This position entails extensive contact with county and municipal court officials, representatives of the Executive Branch at the state, county and local levels, and other public and private organizations. The position also supervises all staff support provided to the Municipal Court Administrator Certification Board. Reporting to the Court Executive 4/Director of the Office of Trial Court Services, the Court Executive supervises the division’s legal, professional and support staff. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Seven years of managerial experience, five of which shall have included responsibility for the development and management of budgets, staff, information systems and administrative operations; development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures; and supervision of professional staff. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience 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: $98,106 – $135,808. (2009)

DIRECTOR OF THE KENTUCKY AOC: AOC, Kentucky Judicial Branch. Frankfurt, KY. Summary: One of the most innovative unified court systems in the country is seeking a director to oversee its daily operations. This is an excellent opportunity to work with Kentucky’s new chief justice, John D. Minton, Jr., in guiding the Administrative Office of the Courts through an exciting transition. The role is ideally suited to a leader experienced in change management who can take an already successful agency to a new level. The AOC supports the activities of 3,800 court system employees, including the elected justices, judges and circuit court clerks, and executes the Judicial Branch’s $300 million annual budget. The agency develops and implements administrative policies and provides support services for the Kentucky Court of Justice, which has earned a national reputation for many of its initiatives, including Family Court, Drug Court, judicial facilities, judicial education, pretrial services and diversity awareness. Our statewide court case management system has put Kentucky on the cutting edge of court technology. The director of the AOC operates under the direction of the Supreme Court of Kentucky and oversees 10 departments, which are Court Services, Drug Court, Facilities, Family and Juvenile Services, Financial Services, General Counsel, Human Resources, Pretrial Services, Public Information and Technology Services. Duties: The director of the AOC will: Ensure that the AOC and the Kentucky Court of Justice have a clear mission/vision and shared values. Collaborate with the Supreme Court to develop a strategic plan for the judiciary. Ensure that court operations and judicial administrative needs are identified, evaluated and incorporated into appropriate short- and long-range plans. Establish priorities and secure resources to accomplish those priorities. Identify and address financial and operational problems related to legislative action and promote legislative improvements. Recommend measures to respond to, modify and meet Executive or Legislative Branch requests for budget reductions as a result of reduced tax revenues. Build, review and approve proposed budgets submitted by the judiciary. Identify operations that can benefit from information technology and ensure implementation of technological improvements. Move the judiciary to electronic filing by participating in the design and implementation of a new, statewide case management system that will automate workflow and create electronic case files. Evaluate and propose improvements to the current statewide structure of district, circuit, and appellate courts and lead staff at all levels of implementation. Qualifications Juris doctor or master’s degree in court, public administration or business administration. Five years of senior-executive or equivalent experience in court, organizational or business management with expertise in strategic planning, implementing agency-wide technology and managing complex budgets. Salary: $123,384. (2009)

DIVISION DIRECTOR, EDUCATION SERVICES: Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts. Summary: This senior management position, located within the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), Supreme Court of Arizona, provides leadership on statewide Judicial Branch education initiatives and innovations that have made Arizona one of the leaders among states in judicial education. In addition to supporting the work of various Supreme Court education committees, the Education Services Director directs the work of division employees and oversees a budget of over $2 million. Responsibilities include directing the development and delivery of relevant and innovative educational programs for judicial officers and employees. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required and Masters’ degree preferred in public administration, legal or education-related field. Ten years of judicial education, adult education or court experience, with at least five years of senior level management experience, is required. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the application of adult education principles and best practices in the development and delivery of curriculum and educational programs. Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills required, along with a demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Some travel is required. Salary: $87,958—$105,549. (2009)

COURT EXECUTIVE 4: Office of Trial Court Services, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a senior level executive with great depth and breadth of experience, the highest level of expertise in strategic planning, and outstanding analytic and communication skills to lead the management of the Judiciary’s five case management divisions: Criminal, Civil, Family, Municipal and Probation as well as certain automated trial court services in New Jersey’s unified court system. Duties: This key manager reports directly to the Administrative Director of the Courts. The Director, Office of Trial Court Services provides direction to five assistant directors and two section chiefs, and must have the ability to effectuate the Judiciary’s policymaking needs related to caseflow processing, and to oversee the management of critical programs in a fast paced environment. The selected candidate must be conversant with and skilled in legal principles, case flow processing, management principles, and intergovernmental dynamics. The Director, Office of Trial Court Services must be able to contribute to the ongoing development of the strategic vision and direct the implementation of the strategic plan of the State Judiciary. The selected candidate must possess an organizational awareness, an understanding of the organizational structure, and an ability to function effectively within a complex structure. This position entails extensive coordination on a wide variety of subjects with the Executive Branch of New Jersey state government and with leaders throughout the Judiciary. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Seven years of management experience, five of which shall have included responsibility for the development and management of budgets, staff, information systems and administrative operations; development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures; and supervision of professional staff. 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 substitute for two years of experience as indicated above. Experience in leading a major division or unit of a large organization and possession of a JD degree is preferred. Salary: $104,010 - $137,821. (2008)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 4: New Jersey Judiciary, Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a detail-oriented individual for the River Regional Intensive Supervision Program (ISP) Office of the Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program. Duties: The position entails supervising the activities of ISP Court Service Officers, support staff and consultants assigned to assessment duties in the Intensive Supervision Program and assist the Regional Supervisor in the management of the regional office. The selected individual will coordinate the solicitation, review, and processing of program applications from county and state correctional institutions; write assessment reports as directed; provide training in assessment report preparation; assist in the field supervision of ISP Court Service Officers, including back-up supervision; supervise group community service sites and ISP group meetings; and perform other related duties as directed. 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 case management; supervision, monitoring and intervention with offenders, or enforcement of court orders. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional or professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may substitute for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $60,419 - $97,932. (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2A: New Jersey Judiciary, Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a manager to join the Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program (ISP). The Court Executive 2a will be responsible for implementing procedures to meet ISP’s expansion goals. Duties: Under the general supervision of the Court Executive3 (Director of the Intensive Supervision Program) or other supervisory personnel, the selected individual will perform the following major functions: coordinates and represents the program on the ISP Screening Board including overseeing the scheduling of all Board matters; chair Screening Board as needed which entails reviewing assessments, coordinating the transport of volunteer SB members to various institutions and overseeing the interviewing of the applicants; oversee the production of the Supervising ISPO’s and hold quarterly meetings; coordinate with program managers to promote innovation, identify best practices and meet yearly program goals; develops policies and procedures for applicant processing system, deployment of program resources and perform internal investigations as directed; assists in maintaining control of the ISP budget; implements provisions of NJSA 2C:44 with county prosecutor’s offices and Attorney General; serve as a liaison between the program and the Department of Corrections and other State law enforcement agencies; respond to customer service concerns; represent ISP on various committees; coordinate resentencing applications; implement and make effective the implementation of new initiatives; evaluate, develop and manage human resources including team development, hiring and evaluating; act as the Clerk of the “2A/2C Court”; assists in the management of the ISP Program; develop statistical models as needed; chair and coordinate the scheduling of the ISP Damage Committee; updating the Policy Manual in addition to other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three of which shall have included responsibility for program development and/or implementation and for supervision of staff. 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 experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Salary: $71,165 - $103,463. (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 1A: Office of Professional & Governmental Services, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a seasoned professional to work as the Legislative Liaison for the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), under the general direction of the Court Executive 2b, in the Office of Professional and Governmental Services. Duties: The selected candidate will represent the Judiciary negotiating with the executive and legislative branches on legislation, budget issues and citizen concerns, recommending amendments where appropriate; evaluate and analyze all legislation impacting the courts; attend legislative committee meetings; testify on relevant bills and respond to inquiries; prepare analysis; assist in development of judiciary’s legislative agenda; receive, inventory, analyze and maintain bills introduced by the Legislature that impact the Judiciary; analyze fiscal impact of legislation; draft legislation to advance judiciary initiatives and educate legislators on the operation of court programs. The selected individual will respond to legislative, staff, executive branch and judicial inquiries regarding the status of legislation; track all bills and advise Administrative Director of status of pending legislation; receive lists, assign and analyze requests by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for fiscal legislation that impacts the Judiciary; develop and publish legislative newsletters for judges and judiciary staff. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one (1) of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing and coordinating program or case related activities. 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. Experience in intergovernmental affairs interacting with all levels of government and other agencies would be helpful. Salary: $51,938 -$98,543. (2009)

COURT EXECUTIVE 4: Office of Trial Court Services, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a senior level executive with great depth and breadth of experience, the highest level of expertise in strategic planning, and outstanding analytic and communication skills to lead the management of the Judiciary’s five case management divisions: Criminal, Civil, Family, Municipal and Probation as well as certain automated trial court services in New Jersey's unified court system. This key manager reports directly to the Administrative Director of the Courts. Duties: The Director, Office of Trial Court Services provides direction to five assistant directors and two section chiefs, and must have the ability to effectuate the Judiciary’s policymaking needs related to case flow processing, and to oversee the management of critical programs in a fast paced environment. The selected candidate must be conversant with and skilled in legal principles, case flow processing, management principles, and intergovernmental dynamics. The Director, Office of Trial Court Services must be able to contribute to the ongoing development of the strategic vision and direct the implementation of the strategic plan of the State Judiciary. The selected candidate must possess an organizational awareness, an understanding of the organizational structure, and an ability to function effectively within a complex structure. This position entails extensive coordination on a wide variety of subjects with the Executive Branch of New Jersey state government and with leaders throughout the Judiciary. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Seven (7) years of management experience, five (5) of which shall have included responsibility for the development and management of budgets, staff, information systems and administrative operations; development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures; and supervision of professional staff. (Applicants should provide specific information that demonstrates relevant experience in each of the specified areas.) Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute para-professional and professional experience for education on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience as indicated above. Experience in leading a major division or unit of a large organization and possession of a JD degree is preferred. Salary: $109,648 – $137,821. (2009)

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Judicial Education Division, AOC, Illinois Courts. Chicago, IL. Summary: This highly responsible administrative position oversees the Judicial Education Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC). Duties: Under the direction of the State Court Administrator, the Assistant Director develops, coordinates, and manages the administration of continuing judicial education conferences, advanced academies, seminars, and other judicial and non-judicial personnel training related activities as prescribed by the Supreme Court of Illinois. The duties include working with select committees of the Supreme Court and its Judicial Conference to develop annual and long term strategic plans for judicial education, assess training needs, develop new programs, and work with faculty to design and implement curricula. The Assistant Director supervises staff of the Judicial Education Division located in both the Chicago and Springfield offices. Qualifications: This position requires a minimum of seven years of experience in the design and delivery of professional education programs or a related judicial branch function, three of which must be in administrative duties. Preferred candidates will demonstrate a working knowledge of the functions of state courts; knowledge of all levels of the Illinois judicial branch desirable. Candidates must possess superb written and verbal communication skills as well as demonstrated knowledge in project management, preferably including the development of professional training curricula. Preferred candidates will demonstrate competencies in strategic thinking, strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively and in a leadership and management function with judicial committees. Ability to identify emerging issues and the application of technologies to the adult learning environment will be essential. An advanced degree in a related field, and/or a J.D., is strongly preferred. Salary is $92,582. (2009)

STATE COORDINATOR: Court Referral and Drug Court Programs, Alabama Drug Courts, AOC. AL. Summary: This is responsible professional work assisting in the development and administration of court referral, drug court and alternative sentencing programs. An employee in this class assists the Deputy Director of the Administration Office of Courts in the administration and operation of the Alternative Sentencing, Drug Court and Court Referral Programs in accordance with established policies and procedures. Work involves the development, organization, administration and evaluation of court referral and drug court programs for the court system. Work also involves the development of programs that compliment court referral officers, community corrections, drug courts, education and treatment services for offenders. Work is performed under the supervision of the Deputy Director of the Administrative Office of Courts. Duties: (May not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties which may be performed). Establishes working relationships and maintains contact with court officials and court referral programs in the state; acts as liaison between Unified Judicial System officials and the AOC. Develops and revises program manuals and education curriculums for court referral programs. Provides on-site technical assistance to courts and serves as a training resource for seminars. Writes grants and researches other funding resources for the continuation of active programs. Confers with judges, court referral program staff, and community officials to develop education and treatment services. Contracts for services of court referral officers, drug court and court referral programs. Serve as faculty and speaker for workshops and seminars concerning court referral programs. Assist in the development of alternative sentencing programs for the AOC. Performs other related work as required. Qualifications: Considerable knowledge of functions, organizations, and laws and regulations governing the Court Referral Programs. Ability to plan, organize, and administer training programs. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, and speak effectively before various sized audiences. Ability to initiate administrative procedures and evaluate their effectiveness. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, associates, subordinates, public officials, and the general public. Ability to work without close supervision and to be self-directed. Ability to travel statewide on short notice. Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in public administration, social work, criminal justice, or related field. A masters degree is preferred. Considerable experience in the field of substance abuse and/or criminal justice including experience in office management or experience in a related court agency. Extensive experience in a progressively responsible management position to include two years supervision preferably in an alcohol/drug agency, court referral program, court, or related area. (2009)

PROGRAM ASSISTANT: Supreme Court of Nevada, AOC. Carson City, NV. Summary: This position is a skilled support position in the Judicial Education Unit (“Unit”) within the Administrative Office of the Courts (“AOC”), a department of the Nevada Supreme Court. The Unit is responsible for the overall plan of continuing education to judges and court staff in Nevada courts, including the Supreme Court. This position is an integral part of the judicial education team assisting with the implementation of the statewide education plan with particular emphasis on the education plan for court staff. Duties: Under the general supervision of the Manager of the Judicial Education Unit and the direct oversight of the team leader for the program, the incumbent has primary responsibility for administrative and clerical assistance of conference planning activities related to judicial branch conferences and seminars sponsored by the AOC. This includes but is not limited to conference site visits, selection, contract negotiations, program budget preparation, and publication of all conference materials, onsite registration, event coordination, travel and follow-up. The incumbent will assist in development of the policies and procedures manual for program assistants and of forms utilized by the Unit. The incumbent also maintains databases related to the activities of the Unit and produces reports, as required. The incumbent must communicate knowledgeably, confidentially and in a professional manner with judicial education customers, on the telephone, via e-mail, and in person. Qualifications: Accuracy in data inputting and proofreading is necessary. The incumbent must work on multiple projects and programs simultaneously to meet deadlines. The incumbent is required to travel to various locations for meetings and conferences approximately 90 days per year, often working long shifts including occasional weekday holidays. Expenses for travel and other activities while staffing trainings, conferences and planning sessions statewide will be reimbursed pursuant to Supreme Court policy. The incumbent is responsible for arranging for transportation of equipment, training materials and supplies. Therefore, the incumbent must meet the essential function of this position that requires lifting items that may range in weight between five (5) and thirty (30) pounds. Graduation from high school, or the equivalent. Two years’ administrative support experience. One year’s experience in conference planning and execution, or the equivalent. Paralegal certification preferred. Salary: $30,192 - $43,639. (2009)

STATEWIDE COORDINATOR OF PROBLEM SOLVING COURTS: AOC, Lincoln, NE. Summary: Under the direction of the State Court Administrator, the Coordinator is responsible for statewide administration and coordination of all problem solving courts. The Coordinator is responsible for planning, developing, evaluating, and coordinating statewide court programs that provide therapeutic treatment services. The coordinator will work closely with the judges assigned to problem solving courts and the interagency management team for each court. Duties: Assist in the design, development, implementation and enhancement of problem solving courts in each of the 12 judicial districts. Develop and administer a system for awarding funding to each problem solving court. Establish policy and procedures for problem solving courts statewide in accordance with state statute and Supreme Court rules. Develop and coordinate the operation of a statewide Problem Solving Court Coordinating Committee with representatives from each judicial district. Provide technical assistance to all problem solving courts. Establish an evaluation process for all problem solving courts. Assist local problem solving courts in identification of funding sources and the development of proposals to funding authorities. In cooperation with the Director of Judicial Branch Education, develop and present training programs to all judges and employees of problem-solving courts. Assist in oversight of contracts with treatment providers. Develop and monitor the budget for statewide problem solving courts. In cooperation with the Supreme Court Public Information Officer, provide general information on problem-solving courts. Provide periodic reports to the State Court Administrator and the Nebraska Supreme Court. Qualifications: Minimum education and experience requirements include an advanced degree in a human services, public administration or education discipline or a J.D. plus experience and training in the delivery of mental health and substance abuse services. Excellent verbal and written skills. Demonstrated ability to organize tasks, plan and implement strategies, and develop systems. In-depth knowledge of the screening, referral and clinical assessment of individuals entering the criminal justice system who experience substance abuse, domestic violence and/or mental health problems. In-depth knowledge of the inner workings of the criminal justice system and familiarization with laws and regulations governing the processing of defendants through the criminal justice system. Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing the delivery of mental health and substance abuse services as well as general knowledge of managed care delivery and reimbursement systems. Knowledge of program and policy development, grant writing, and budget development. Skills in community networking, data base development, the development of outcome studies and quality assurance tools. Demonstrated skills in staff supervision and training. (2009)

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Maryland Drug Court Commission, AOC. Annapolis, MD. Summary: The Executive Director, Maryland Drug Court Commission is responsible for developing and managing the statewide comprehensive Drug Court Commission for the Maryland Judiciary. Duties: recommending standards and guidelines for the development and operation of a drug court program; coordinating drug court activities throughout the State; establishing standardized policies and practices throughout the state; developing on-going training programs for the Judiciary and others involved in planning and implementing drug court programs; recommending changes to legislation, administrative policies or court rules so that there is a consistent and collaborating legal basis for the implementation and operation of the drug treatment courts; overseeing the development of data elements and outcome measures so that state and national assessments can be conducted; offering and/or overseeing grants to jurisdictions to plan, implement or enhance drug court operations; conducting comparative evaluations of drug court programs to identify and document program effectiveness and impact; collaborating with Maryland Drug Court Commission members and managing Commission staff. The incumbent will oversee the monitoring of federal grants awarded for drug court planning and/or implementation in Maryland, monitor the expenditures of the federal grant associated with the Maryland Drug Court Commission, and provide technical assistance to local courts relating to the development of drug court programs. The successful candidate will be expected to propose a drug court model that reflects Maryland’s commitment to a comprehensive, integrated, multi-disciplinary strategy for combating the problem of substance abuse in the juvenile, adult and family courts in Maryland and stay current with national and state developments, including organizational and programmatic developments and best practices in the drug treatment court field. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Six years of professional experience in the field of justice system operations, including at least three years of experience working with drug treatment court programs at the managerial level which includes development, administration and management of drug treatment court programs. A combination of related education and experience may be considered. Preferred: Procuring and managing federal, state and private foundation grants; criminal justice and/or substance abuse treatment program development, research, analysis and evaluation. Masters degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Health or Human services or a J.D. degree. Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated leadership skills, to include sound decision making, problem solving, analytic and interpretive skills; ability to develop and implement short and long term plans; to set priorities and complete multiple activities simultaneously within established deadlines; effective communication skills which involve presentations before community groups, legislators, judicial committees and staff, etc.; ability to apply laws, procedures and regulations to drug court program development and operations; exercise both independent judgment and a good understanding of established objectives and workings of the Commission, the ability to develop a course of action, and identify potential issues to address; demonstrated budget management skills; demonstrated ability to perform all essential functions of this position; ability to work with local legal cultures in the State in planning/operating drug treatment court programs that meet their individual needs; familiarity with national developments and practices in the field of drug treatment court operation; knowledge of other State activities relating to drug treatment courts. Salary: $73,699. (2009)

ADULT DRUG COURT EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Drug Court, Supreme Court, AOC. KY. Summary: To oversee implementation, development and growth of adult drug court programs across the Commonwealth and monitor compliance with the Drug Court Administrative Procedures of the Supreme Court. Duties: Provide oversight for operation for adult drug court programs; Develop standards and best practices; Collect, report, and disseminate drug court data; Coordinate adult drug court staff and team trainings; Apply for and administer state drug court grants; Define, develop, and gather outcome measures; Coordinate with other agencies regarding issues impacting drug court; Represent the AOC on boards and committees relevant to substance abuse; and Provide for staff supervision and respond to personnel issues. Qualifications: Minimum education: 4-year college degree; Preferred education: Juris Doctorate. Five years work experience. Excellent communication abilities both written and oral. Essential knowledge of the criminal court system. Basic knowledge of addition and recovery. Travel throughout the Commonwealth required. (2009)

COURT EXECUTIVE 4: Office of Trial Court Services, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a senior level executive with great depth and breadth of experience, the highest level of expertise in strategic planning, and outstanding analytic and communication skills to lead the management of the Judiciary’s five case management divisions: Criminal, Civil, Family, Municipal and Probation as well as certain automated trial court services in New Jersey's unified court system. Duties: This key manager reports directly to the Administrative Director of the Courts. The Director, Office of Trial Court Services provides direction to five assistant directors and two section chiefs, and must have the ability to effectuate the Judiciary’s policymaking needs related to case flow processing, and to oversee the management of critical programs in a fast paced environment. The selected candidate must be conversant with and skilled in legal principles, case flow processing, management principles, and intergovernmental dynamics. The Director, Office of Trial Court Services must be able to contribute to the ongoing development of the strategic vision and direct the implementation of the strategic plan of the State Judiciary. The selected candidate must possess an organizational awareness, an understanding of the organizational structure, and an ability to function effectively within a complex structure. This position entails extensive coordination on a wide variety of subjects with the Executive Branch of New Jersey state government and with leaders throughout the Judiciary. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Seven (7) years of management experience, five (5) of which shall have included responsibility for the development and management of budgets, staff, information systems and administrative operations; development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures; and supervision of professional staff. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute para-professional and professional experience for education on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience as indicated above. Experience in leading a major division or unit of a large organization and possession of a JD degree is preferred. Salary: $104,010 - $137,821. (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 3B: IT Office, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary, IT Office is seeking an accomplished senior level manager for the position of Assistant Director responsible for database management, data security, and applications architecture. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the selected candidate will offer outstanding leadership and communication skills, expertise in strategic planning and budgetary management, and the technical experience necessary to successfully sustain, develop, and actively enhance the portfolio of technology services supporting the operations of the New Jersey Courts. The Assistant Director will collaborate extensively with leaders throughout the Judiciary and will provide oversight, mentoring, and motivation to teams responsible for a broad range of critical IT infrastructure services. Duties: The selected individual will guide the development of a scalable and adaptable JAVA framework and the design of future database, web, and applications architectures. Database technologies include Oracle, IDMS, DB2, Sybase, and SQL operating on z/OS, Unix/AIX, and Intel platforms. Web administration is managed on multiple platforms in both development and production environments utilizing Websphere, Portal, and Apache. The selected individual will also maintain responsibility for critical data security technology (e.g., RACF, TAM, NAC, firewalls and anti-virus solutions) as well as developing and enforcing Judiciary IT security policies and procedures. Applications quality assurance, load testing, and capacity/performance measurement are ongoing services supported under the guidance of this senior manager and is coordination and integration of disaster recovery and business continuity planning and testing. The selected candidate must be capable of adapting to rapidly changing environments, meeting challenging IT initiatives, and working productively with cross-functional teams. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Seven years of managerial experience, five of which shall have included responsibility for the development and management of budgets, staff, information systems and administrative operations; development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures; and supervision of professional staff. 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. Comprehensive relevant experience as a manager in a large-scale 24x7 IT organization is preferred. Salary: $93,062 - $127,550. (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 3B: Office of Management and Administrative Services, Human Resources Division, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a senior-level manager with excellent analytic, communications, and leadership skills along with extensive experience directing human resources activities as part of a large organization. This position calls for providing excellent service to customers both within and external to the Judiciary. Duties: The Assistant Director, Human Resources is responsible for the development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures Judiciary-wide and oversees the recruitment, job title classification, payroll, timekeeping, benefits, HRIS, performance management, labor and employee relations and training functions for the New Jersey Judiciary’s 9,000+ staff, as well as payroll and benefits support for 450+ judges. These duties entail extensive contact with Judiciary senior management, as well as coordination with New Jersey’s Civil Service Commission and Treasury Department’s Division of Pensions and Benefits and Centralized Payroll Office. Under the direction of the Court Executive 4/Director, Office of Management and Administrative Services, the Assistant Director, Human Resources leads the AOCs’ Human Resources Division, which consists of 44 staff including four managers. The Division provides direct human resources support, consistent with Judiciary policy procedures, for the Judiciary’s central office managers and staff, as well as for judges, and provides guidance on such matters to the 15 trial court Human Resources offices. The Assistant Director, Human Resources serves on several Judiciary management committees and works cooperatively with the Judiciary Chief EEO/AA Officer in implementing and ensuring compliance with the Judiciary’s EEO/AA Master Plan. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Seven years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, five of which shall have been in Human Resources, including payroll processing, benefits administration, classification, salary administration, labor/employee relations, selection/recruitment, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action and/or training and supervision of professional staff. 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 as indicated above. Extensive experience in human resources management of large public sector organizations and comprehensive knowledge of New Jersey laws and regulations governing public employees are preferred. Salary: $93,062 - $127,550. (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 3A: Office of Trial Court Services, Automatic Trial Court Services Unit, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a dynamic manager to manage and administer the operations of the Automated Trial Court Systems Unit (ATCSU). This unit partners with the Information Technology Office (ITO) and the case processing divisions in the implementation of the Judiciary’s IT Strategic Plan. It takes the lead role in the introduction of software enhancements for systems to the vicinages, including the requisite training for staff, state courts and federal agencies. The ATCSU also maintains a help desk for ongoing questions from the field. Furthermore, it assists ITO development staff in the specification and design of new development and conducts corollary system testing. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 4 (Director, Office of Trial Court Services), the selected candidate will conduct field visits and evaluate Superior Court and Criminal Justice Practices; meet with Executive and Judicial branch representatives; manage the implementation and enhancement of existing software packages; coordinate activities with the ITO; supervise and cross-train professional staff; and work as a member of a team in the Office of Trial Court Services to implement priorities in the computerization area. QualificationsGraduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Seven years of managerial experience, five of which shall have included responsibility for the development and management of budgets, staff, information systems and administrative operations; development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures; and supervision of professional staff. 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 experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Experience in converting large business applications from one software platform to another would be helpful. Salary: $82,113 - $116,601. (2008)

DIRECTOR OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS: North Carolina Court System. Summary: This position reports directly and serves at the pleasure of the Chief Justice and while responsible for directing the 550 AOC employees you will also act as a Chief Executive Officer for the entire state court system which includes approximately 7,000 people who are employed by over 500 independently elected officials. Duties: The primary duties of this position include the preparation of the court system's budget, advocacy for its passage in the legislature, and administration of it when passed. The Director has the legal duty to establish and administer the court's human resources policies but the vast majority of personnel decisions are made by local elected officials. You will be responsible for the operation of a centralized mainframe computer system that provides management and statistical information related to fiscal matters, criminal and civil cases and other typical governmental functions. Qualifications: The candidate we seek must have a proven management background in governmental operations, successful experience in developing and managing large budgets, strong communication ability and passion for success. Salary: DOE (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: Office of Trial Court Services, Municipal Court Services, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an executive with strong leadership, organization, communication and customer service skills to manage the Municipal Court Services Division, Policy and Procedures Unit. Duties: The selected candidate will report directly to the Court Executive 3b (Assistant Director – Municipal Court Services Division) and will be responsible for coordinating the development, statewide implementation, and quality control of uniform and efficient operating procedures for the State’s Municipal Court System. The selected individual will be responsible for the development and maintenance of the Division’s Infonet Web site, which serves as the primary communication center between the municipal courts, municipal division management and the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC). The selected candidate will also assume responsibility for the analysis of pending legislation and preparation of fiscal notes impacting municipal courts throughout the state. Additional duties include extensive contact with municipal court officials, representatives of the executive branch at the state, county, and local levels and other public and private organizations. In addition, the selected candidate will be responsible for staff support assigned to the Conference of Municipal Court Presiding Judges, Conference of Municipal Division Managers, and other various municipal court committees and conferences. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three of which shall have included responsibility for program development and/or implementation and for supervision of staff. 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 as indicated above. Salary: $76,639 - $108,937 (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 3B: Appellate Division, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an innovative, service oriented leader with strong analytical, communication, leadership and managerial skills. Duties: The individual selected for this position will direct and manage all staff operations of the New Jersey Judiciary’s Appellate Division. The Clerk is responsible for the oversight and leadership of all operations in three major areas of responsibility: Case Management (7,000 appeals filed annually); Administrative Services (transcript production, facilities, personnel, information technology and budget); and Central Appellate Research. The selected candidate will be expected to develop goals and strategies for accomplishing objectives; analyze current case processing methods; devise streamlined and expedited workflow systems, and implement new processes while assuring a high level of quality control. This individual will effectively manage and develop approximately 200 professional and support staff; work directly with the judges in the exercise of their non-adjudicative duties; lead the Appellate Division staff in providing support to the 35 Appellate Division judges; serve on various management and policy committees; and assure excellent service to attorneys and litigants. The Clerk is appointed by the Supreme Court and reports to the Presiding Judge for Administration of the Appellate Division. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Seven years of management experience, five of which shall have included responsibility for the development and management of budgets, staff, information systems and administrative operations; development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures; and supervision of professional staff. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute para-professional 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 as indicated above. Salary: $93,062 – $127,550 (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 3B: Appellate Division, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an innovative, service-oriented leader with strong analytical, communication, leadership and managerial skills. Duties: The individual selected for this position will direct and manage all staff operations of the New Jersey Judiciary’s Appellate Division. The Clerk is responsible for the oversight and leadership of all operations in three major areas of responsibility: Case Management (7,000 appeals filed annually); Administrative Services (transcript production, facilities, personnel, information technology and budget); and Central Appellate Research. The selected candidate will be expected to develop goals and strategies for accomplishing objectives; analyze current case processing methods; devise streamlined and expedited workflow systems, and implement new processes while assuring a high level of quality control. This individual will effectively manage and develop approximately 200 professional and support staff; work directly with the judges in the exercise of their non-adjudicative duties; lead the Appellate Division staff in providing support to the 35 Appellate Division judges; serve on various management and policy committees; and assure excellent service to attorneys and litigants. The Clerk is appointed by the Supreme Court and reports to the Presiding Judge for Administration of the Appellate Division. Qualifications: EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. EXPERIENCE: Seven (7) years of management experience, five (5) of which shall have included responsibility for the development and management of budgets, staff, information systems and administrative operations; development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures; and supervision of professional staff. SUBSTITUTION: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute para-professional and professional experience for education on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $93,062 – $127,550 (2008)

EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGER: Administrative Office of the Courts, Frankfort, KY. Summary: The Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts is seeking applicants for the position of Education Program Manager. This position develops, implements, and administers Judicial College courses and programs for court staff. Duties: This position is responsible for planning, developing, facilitating, and evaluating education programs for judges, clerks and/or court personnel; conducting education needs assessments for specific target populations; designing curriculum with appropriate planning committees; conducting Education Committee meetings and faculty development programs; preparing College and program announcements and all related print and electronic materials; coordinating event logistics with Education staff; and monitoring program and/or seminar progress in order to evaluate content, interactive teaching strategies and faculty performance. This position is also accountable for designing evaluation instruments to obtain participant feedback regarding programs; reviewing and analyzing evaluation results for purposes of future program planning; and, preparing and maintaining appropriate correspondence, records, reports and files, including continuing judicial education credits. The Education Manager attends workshops, seminars and professional meetings and participates in regional and national associations that relate to the program managed; serves on committees; serves as liaison with other state and national agencies. Planning and developing programs will include estimating costs, and monitoring expenses. Manager reports to the Executive Officer of Court Services and the Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts. Qualifications: This position requires a either a Master's degree in education or closely related field, or a law degree. Requires five years experience in preparing and delivering informational and instructional programs for adults, to include applying adult education theory and practice to curriculum development, course planning, and faculty development responsibilities. Candidate should demonstrate effective use of technological education tools and audio/visual equipment. An advanced degree (Ed.D., Ph. D.) may substitute for three years experience. Experience in a court environment strongly preferred. Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills a must. Must be proficient with Microsoft software including MS Word and Outlook. Familiarity with MS Excel, PowerPoint and Access helpful. Ability to use the Internet as a research tool also helpful. This position requires both project and personnel management skills: proven ability to handle multiple projects, deadlines, and clients; ability to shift priorities and resources; and ability to manage a professional staff of eight. Ability to work some non-standard hours as necessary and travel, including some overnight stays. Salary: $50,000 (2008)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST: AOC, Idaho Judiciary. Summary: Reports to the Director of Problem-Solving Courts and Community Sentencing Alternatives and the Deputy Administrative Director of the Courts within the Administrative Office of the Courts. To carry out lead responsibility for assigned areas of operation and conduct complex assignments in the planning, development, and provision of operational support, guidance, and evaluation of problem-solving courts and other community sentencing dispositional alternative projects in Idaho. Duties: To provide general oversight, planning, development, operational support and evaluation to specific assigned areas of specific problem solving courts such as DUI Courts, Misdemeanor or Juvenile Drug Courts or community sentencing alternatives. To identify and review relevant research and evaluation literature and compile relevant information on effective operations of problem solving court operations including community supervision, drug testing, related treatment and other rehabilitative services or of other community sentencing alternatives. To design, organize and conduct appropriate data collection efforts including data collection for annual reports. To update specific drug court and mental health court or other project implementation plans, monitor timelines, interact with personnel throughout the state to obtain timely information, and document implementation plan accomplishments. To design, format, compile and prepare data reports on aspects of Idaho problem solving courts or community sentencing alternatives and disseminate such reports as directed. To prepare materials to support work of the Statewide Drug Court and Mental Health Court Coordinating Committee, subcommittees, and special work groups established to guide the operations of drug courts and mental health courts. To facilitate the collection and reporting of information on the ISTARS system and its’ utility and propose improvements including identifying needed system upgrades, providing training and problem-solving for personnel in the field. To collect information to assist in development of statewide guidelines, standards and polices/procedures and to draft materials for such documents. To collect new information and update existing information on the Drug Court and Mental Health Court Website. To represent the Court in state level planning and coordination groups such as committees operating under the Interagency Committee on Substance Abuse. To collect and validate data for Statewide Evaluations, including participant data and data on comparison groups. To conduct evaluation activities, including data analysis using statistical analysis software, in relation to specific operational areas such as juvenile drug courts, DUI Courts and family drug courts. To document specific activities related to process evaluations for various grants for drug court efforts including requirements of the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) or other required data. To prepare written documents based on data in available databases. To answer questions from drug court personnel in the districts on aspects of data collection, evaluation, planning and operations within Rules, guidelines and standards. Assist districts in submitting plans and requests for establishing new drug courts or other community sentencing alternatives. Disseminate information to districts on available grant opportunities. Assist in the planning and support of training events including the annual Drug Court and Mental Health Court Institute. Provide training to update and review principles of operation of problem solving courts or other community sentencing alternative activities. Provide training and support to others involved in special data collection efforts or local evaluations. To assist in the preparation of grants to support drug court activities or other community sentencing alternatives. To assist in the monitoring of work plans to implement grants that have been received. To assist in monitoring of expenditures under awarded grants. To assist in preparation of grant reports and program progress reports to funders. To prepare agendas and collect information for internal working groups such as the Grants and Special Projects Work Group or the AOC Information Sharing meetings and prepare assigned minutes. Qualifications: Salary: $34,507 - $61,630 (2008

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: Office of Attorney Ethics, Supreme Court of New Jersey, AOC, West Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary, Office of Attorney Ethics, Supreme Court of New Jersey is seeking a professional with strong management experience to work under the general direction of a Court Executive 3b and Assistant Ethics Counsel to direct and oversee the statewide investigation of complex attorney disciplinary investigations and forensic audits by investigators for the Office of Attorney Ethics. Duties: The selected individual will oversee the administration of the Trust Overdraft Program, direct others to achieve time goals for complex investigations, conduct complex audits including testifying at attorney disciplinary proceedings, administer pool vehicles and other internal programs. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three of which shall have included responsibility for program development and/or implementation and for supervision of staff. 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 experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $76,639 - $108,937. (2008)

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Judicial Education Division, AOC, Illinois. Duties: This highly responsible administrative position oversees the Judicial Education Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC). Under the direction of the State Court Administrator, the Assistant Director develops, coordinates, and manages the administration of continuing judicial education conferences, advanced academies, seminars, and other judicial training related activities as prescribed by the Supreme Court of Illinois. The duties include working with select committees of the Supreme Court and its Judicial Conference to develop annual and long term strategic plans for judicial education, assess training needs, develop new programs, prepare budget projections, and work with faculty to design and implement curricula. The Assistant Director supervises staff of the Judicial Education Division located in both the Chicago and Springfield offices. Qualifications: The position requires a minimum of seven years of experience in the design and delivery of professional education programs or related judicial branch function, three of which must be in administrative duties. Preferred candidates will demonstrate a working knowledge of the functions of state courts; knowledge of all levels of the Illinois judicial branch desirable. Candidates must possess superb written and verbal communication skills as well as demonstrated knowledge in project management, preferably including the development of professional training curricula. Preferred candidates will demonstrate competencies in strategic thinking, strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively and in a leadership and management function with judicial committees. Ability to identify emerging issues and the application of technologies to the adult learning environment will be essential. An advanced degree in a related field, and/or a J.D., is strongly preferred. Salary: DOE (2008)

COURT SERVICES OFFICER 3: Probation Services Division, Juvenile Intensive Supervision program, AOC, Newark NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an organized, detail-oriented individual with field and administrative experience who enjoys working with people to join the Probation Services Division, Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program (JISP). Duties: Under the general supervision of the Regional Supervisor of JISP or other supervisory personnel, the selected individual must be able to handle a variety of technical and client support functions in addition to assisting program participants in attaining specific rehabilitative goals that facilitate the successful completion of the Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program. The selected individual will assist in identifying educational, vocational, treatment and employment opportunities while monitoring participants for compliance with program conditions and providing necessary referrals to programs for assistance. Duties also include verifying curfews, treatment, school and community service attendance, writing assessment and progress reports, providing recommendations and/or testimony for the Family Court, performing supervisory assignments and other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Four years of increasingly responsible experience in casework involving supervising offenders, fathering and analyzing case-related information; determining client needs; providing access to social services, therapeutic interventions or rehabilitative assistance; and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience as indicated above on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience. Salary: $60,419 - $92,719. (2008)

DIRECTOR, UTAH JUDICIAL INSTITUTE: Administrative Office of the Courts, Salt Lake City, UT. Summary: The Utah Courts have an excellent opportunity for an innovative individual with a strong background in judicial branch education. The Director of the Utah Judicial Institute is located in the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), reporting to the State Court Administrator, and serving as part of the Administrator’s management team. Duties: The Director of the Utah Judicial Institute is responsible for a statewide educational system for judges and court staff for all levels of court including Justice Courts. The Director provides leadership in maintaining and enhancing a comprehensive program of judicial branch education. The Director serves as staff to the Judicial Council’s Standing Committee on Education, and ensures compliance with mandatory educational standards established by the Judicial Council. In addition, the Director develops an annual strategic plan for judicial branch education which corresponds to the mission and goals of the judiciary. The Director administers the Institute’s budget, comprised of both general fund and grant monies, and makes recommendations as part of the annual budget process. There are six staff members in the Institute whose work the Director oversees, which includes responsibility for all aspects of performance management. The Director is expected to research and review literature for best practices and innovative programs in the field, including distance learning, and determines potential application to the Utah courts. Qualifications: A Master’s degree in education, organizational development, public administration, or related field is required. The ideal candidate will also have experience in the design and application of adult education programs (preferably in a court environment), and demonstrated work experience to include management of staff and budgets. Salary: $90,000. (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: Office of Management and Administrative Services, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a professional with strong management experience to work under the general direction of a Court executive 3A, to direct statewide Purchase and Property functions. Duties: This individual will be responsible for purchase orders, RFI’s, RFI’s, RFP’s, waivers, etc.; analyze complex bid packages and utilize decision-making tools/models, including financial and non-financial criteria, to facilitate award recommendation; implement new agreements; review and negotiate contracts with vendors; manage relationships with internal clients, functional departments and with suppliers, both at the strategic level (sourcing, negotiation, performance review) and operational level; manage customer service issues in a timely manner; continually improve responsiveness in estimating, bidding activities, ordering, supplier communication, performance measurement and all related procurement functions; build strong cross-functional partnerships to align business objectives; serve on committees, participate in departmental meetings, partnership meetings and serve on local and state task forces as required; develop and administer policies, programs, procedures and systems, and suggest and implement improvements; ensure compliance with applicable state laws, programs, procedures and systems, and suggest and implement improvements; ensure compliance with applicable state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, initiating corrective actions; utilize proper Accounting procedures; prepare, review and analyze reports for completeness and accuracy; hire, supervise, plan, schedule, coordinate, monitor, train and evaluate the work of several professional and support staff; address employee relations issues and determine goals and objectives; evaluate the work of several professional and support staff; address employee relations issues, and determine goals and objectives; assess training needs and requirements to enhance skills and abilities of assigned staff. Manage/perform related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three of which shall have included responsibility for program development and/or implementation and for supervision of staff. 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. Completion of 21 credit hours in accounting, business administration, public administration or finance is desirable (with 12 of those credit hours in accounting). Salary: $76,639-$108,937. (2008)

COURT SERVICES OFFICER 3: Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program, AOC. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking detail-oriented individuals with take-charge skills who enjoy working with people to join the state’s Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program. Duties: Under the general supervision of the Regional Supervisor of ISP or other supervisory personnel, the selected individuals will supervise high-risk offenders, and assist program participants in attaining specific goals that ensure the successful completion of the Intensive Supervision Program. The selected candidates will assist in identifying vocational, economic and psychological needs while monitoring participants for compliance with program conditions providing necessary programs and assistance. Duties will also include completing assessment reports, performing supervisory assignments, and other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Four years of increasingly responsible experience in casework involving supervising offenders, gathering and analyzing case-related information; determining client needs; providing access to social services, therapeutic interventions or rehabilitative assistance; and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience as indicated above on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience. Experience supervising high-risk offenders is helpful. Salary: $60,419 - $92,719. (2008)

COURT SERVICES OFFICER 1: Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, AOC, Newark, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking organized individuals with administrative experience to join the Probation Services Division, Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program (JISP). Duties: The selected candidate must be able to handle a variety of technical and client support functions in addition to developing community mentors and teams, group and individual community service sites, educational, treatment and employment opportunities for clients. Other duties may include assisting JISP case supervision officers (Court Services Officer 3) in verifying curfews, treatment, school and community service attendance, conducting interviews, writing assessment reports and performing other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of case management experience in the field of probation or community development. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $42, 301-$69,303. (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 3A: Superior Court Clerk’s Office, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a professional with strong leadership and management experience to work under the direction of the Deputy Administrative Director, who has been designated by the Supreme Court as the Acting Clerk of the Superior Court. The selected individual will manage the operations and staff of the Superior Court Clerk’s Office. Duties: The functions of the Clerk’s Office include oversight and leadership of records management policies and procedures throughout the Judiciary, including management of archived case records in the Records Center of the Clerk’s Office and regular microfilming activities both through a vendor and on site; maintenance of the Civil Judgment and Order Docket that provides access to outstanding civil judgments throughout the State; data entry and records for uncontested Foreclosure cases on a statewide basis; and other duties as required. The Clerk’s Office has significant interaction with attorneys and pro se litigants, with title search companies and others who access records of closed case records on a regular basis, and with trial court leaders throughout the State. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Seven years of managerial experience, five of which shall have included responsibility for the development and management of budgets, staff, information systems and administrative operations; development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures; and supervision of professional staff. 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: $82,113-$116,601. (2008)

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, Judicial Education Division. Summary: This highly responsible administrative position oversees the Judicial Education Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC). Under the direction of the State Court Administrator, the Assistant Director develops, coordinates and manages the administration of continuing judicial education conferences, advanced academies, seminars, and other judicial training related activities as prescribed by the Supreme Court of Illinois. Duties: The duties include working with select committees of the Supreme Court and its Judicial Conference to develop annual and long term strategic plans for judicial education, assess training needs, develop new programs, prepare budget projections, and work with faculty to design and implement curricula. A current priority for this position is to develop and implement the transition of all judicial training under the umbrella of the Illinois Judicial College as adopted by the Supreme Court. The assistant Director supervises staff of the Judicial Education Division located in both the Chicago and Springfield offices. Qualifications: This position requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in the design and delivery of professional education programs or related judicial branch administrative function, 3 of which must be in senior administrative duties. Preferred candidates will demonstrate a working knowledge of the functions of state courts; knowledge of all levels of the Illinois judicial branch desirable. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge in project management which may include the development of professional training curricula. An advanced degree in a related field, and/or a J.D., is strongly preferred. (2007)

COURT FACILITIES MANAGER: Administrative Office of the Courts, Salt Lake City, UT. Summary: This is a newly established position. The incumbent, under the general direction of the Management Services Director, will direct the planning, development, and management of facilities for the state court system. Duties: The Court Facilities Manager duties include: Serves as staff to Judicial Council standing committee on facilities planning, implementing committee decisions, and overseeing administration of court facilities and planning. Conducts studies on need for new courthouse projects and oversees design/construction of projects. Serves as liaison to State Building Board, DFCM, the Governor's Office, and Legislature on justification for court development and improvement projects statewide. Prepares annual state court building list report and is involved in annual risk management building self inspection surveys. Reviews all development and improvement projects for compliance with design guidelines and standards, as well as, submit requests to standing committee on facilities planning. Manages and negotiates lease contracts with local government, private providers, and others. Administer and prepare annual contracts and lease budget. Qualifications: A graduate degree in architecture and planning, public administration, business administration or a closely related field, plus (5) years of increasingly responsible administrative experience related to the duties of this position. Salary: $27.03-$44.06 per hour. (2007)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2A: Office of Communication, Administrative Office of the Courts, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a manager with strong skills in journalism; desktop publishing in a professional setting; grammar and editing; layout and design in a professional setting for both print and Web publication; and excellent customer service. Other knowledge should include professional printing and video production. Duties: Under the direction of the Court Executive 4, Director of Communications, the selected individual will oversee the development and production of Judiciary publications and educational videos. Responsibilities will include writing, designing and producing publications, including newsletters, brochures, and reports for internal and external audiences; and supervising video production from concept through script development to production and post-production. Additional responsibilities will involve helping vicinage and central office operational units develop communication and public education materials, including editing, design and production support as well as training on publications methods and standards. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three of which shall have included responsibility for program development and/or implementation and supervision of staff. Substitution: 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. Note: Photographic skills would be helpful. Salary: $71,165-$103,463. (2007)

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR JUDICIAL EDUCATION DIVISION: AOC of the Illinois Courts, Chicago, Illinois . Summary: This highly responsible administrative position oversees the Judicial Education Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC). Under the direction of the State Court Administrator, the Assistant Director develops, coordinates, and manages the administration of continuing judicial education conferences, advanced academies, seminars, and other judicial training related activities as prescribed by the Supreme Court of Illinois. Duties: The duties include working with select committees of the Supreme Court and its Judicial Conference to develop annual and long term strategic plans for judicial education, assess training needs, develop new programs, prepare budget projections, and work with faculty to design and implement curricula. A current priority for this position is to develop and implement the transition of all judicial training under the umbrella of the Illinois Judicial College as adopted by the Supreme Court. The Assistant Director supervises staff of the Judicial Education Division located in both the Chicago and Springfield offices. Qualifications: The position requires a minimum of seven years of experience in the design and delivery of professional education programs or related judicial branch administrative function, three of which must be in senior administrative duties. Preferred candidates will demonstrate a working knowledge of the functions of state courts; knowledge of all levels of the Illinois judicial branch desirable. Candidates must possess superb written and verbal communication skills as well as demonstrated knowledge in project management which may include the development of professional training curricula. Preferred candidates will demonstrate competencies in strategic thinking, strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively and in a leadership and management function with judicial committees. Ability to identify emerging issues and the application of technologies to the adult learning environment will be essential. An advanced degree in a related field, and/or a J.D., is strongly preferred. Salary: Not listed. (2007)

CRIMINAL DIVISION DIRECTOR: Twentieth Judicial Circuit, AOC, Fort Myers , FL. Duties: The Criminal Justice Director administers and supervises the operations of the 20^th Judicial Circuit, Lee County Criminal Division including probation, pretrial services and criminal felony and misdemeanor case management services. Supervision is exercised over a staff of supervisory, professional and support employees. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment and initiative. The Court Administrator evaluates work through conferences, reports, observation, and assessment. Position has extensive management and supervisory duties over the Criminal Division with extensive interpersonal contact with judges, judicial officers and other Clerk, Sheriff and Criminal justice agency department heads. Serves as a senior court manager reporting to the Trial Court Administrator and the Chief Judge of the Circuit. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four year college or University with a degree in Criminal Justice, Judicial Administration, Public Administration or a related field. Seven years of professional criminal justice, probation management and/or criminal case management experience including three years in a supervisory capacity. Salary: $58,975.72 (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 4 (CONFIDENTIAL): Office of Deputy Administrative Director, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Unit, AOC, Trenton , New Jersey . Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a professional to work under the direction of the Chief of the Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Unit. The selected individual will conduct investigations upon receipt of complaints from the trial courts (vicinages) in accordance with federal and state anti-discrimination laws and policies and Judiciary standards. Duties: Determining the nature and basis of complaint and documenting such; interviewing complainant(s) and witnesses and obtaining other relevant information and documents; analyzing information received from the investigation and preparing accurate and detailed reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations; provide technical assistance to vicinage personnel in the proper handling of discrimination complaints; developing and conducting training on discrimination complaint procedures and other relevant EEO/AA subject areas; assisting in compiling and tabulating EEO/AA statistical and analytical data; and performing other related duties. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional experience in conducting investigations which shall have included the review and analysis of legal records/statements, interrogatories and similar documents. 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 experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Experience in conducting discrimination investigations and knowledge of anti-discrimination laws is helpful. Strong written and oral communications skills would also be helpful. Salary: $55,264 - $86,127. (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR 4: Office of Trial Court Services, Automated Trial Court Systems Unit, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a supervisor to oversee a professional staff or business analysts in the Automated Trial Court Systems Unit. Duties: Under the direction of the Chief or Assistant Chief of that unit, this position requires expertise in multi-platform technology, as well as developing requirements, analysis, system testing, documentation and implementation of the New Jersey Court application systems, in addition to other duties as required. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience, two years of which shall have included experience in analysis of requirements, troubleshooting and resolving programmatic problems, and training data processing users associated with implementing large-scale business applications. 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 general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $57,733 - $93,578. (2007)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Appellate Division, AOC, Trenton , New Jersey . Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a manager to coordinate all case processing activities over a team of professional staff members. Duties: The individual will monitor, assign, evaluate, lead, oversee the work activities and allocate the resources of the team. The individual will develop procedures to ensure efficiency of the operation, regulate, workflow, provide direction in order to achieve goals and assure that quality standards are met. Duties also include: conducting performance evaluations for the staff, determine staffing needs and mediate conflicts among staff members. Will also manage a caseload from initial filing of the appeal through disposition and analyze and process complex appeals. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in a field related to the technical, administrative or case processing competency being supervised. 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 general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $50,326 - $87,377 (2007)

COURT EXECUTIVE 1A: Office of Trial Court Services, Family Practice Division, AOC, Trenton , New Jersey . Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a highly motivated individual to represent the family division in the design and implementation of the new automated child support system (NJKIDS), The Child Support Training Institute and The Learning Management System. Duties: This Court Executive will also provide technical support to vicinage family division staff and central office staff on IV-D program policy and procedural issues. Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2a, or other manager, the individual must be able to make sound, well-informed and objective decision and recommendations on child support issues and anticipate the impact of those decisions and recommendation on judiciary operations. The individual must communicate effectively with the judiciary managers and judges, concerning the progress of current and future IV-D projects and any issues identified during planning and design discussions. This individual will be responsible for coordinated the collection and analysis of statistical, case management data and develop repots based upon this information. The executive will review judiciary compliance with federal regulations, state statutes, and administrative directives and approved best practices; develop user documents and manuals for court approval to further the implementation of statewide uniform practices and will monitor case flow statewide. This individual will review child support training curriculum and guide through the judiciary approval process as necessary. This executive will assist in implementation and training for vicinage staff on the new child support system. This individual will be required to review, analyze and assess the impact of all directives; regulations, statutes and policies pertaining to the operations of the child support program within the Family Division and may perform other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing and coordinating program or case related activities. 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 general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $48,184 - $90,514 (2007)

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COURT EXECUTIVE 2A: Office of Trial Court Services Automated Trial Court Systems Unit, AOC, Trenton , New Jersey . Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an executive with strong organizational, communication and customer service skills to assist in the management of the operations of the Automatic Trail Court Systems Unit (ATCSU). This Unit assists the Information Technology Office (ITO) in the introduction of software enhancements for systems to the vicinages, including the requisite training for staff, courts, state and federal agencies. The Unit is also responsible for program specification development, including web-enabling the converted applications, system testing, documentation, customer notification and training programs for all system modifications, new releases and interfaces. Duties: Under the direction of the Court Executive 3a (Chief, Automated Trial Court Systems Unit) the individual will assist in the management and coordination of all Superior Court judicial applications, training and implementation of all application areas. The position entails extensive contact with superior court officials, representatives of the executive branch at the state, county and local levels. This individual will coordinate activities with the Information Technology Office (ITO), supervise and cross-train professional staff and work as a member of a team to implement priorities in the computerization area. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three years of which shall have included responsibility for the program development and/or implementation and for supervision of staff. 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 general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $69,599 - $101,186 (2007)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION MANAGER): Administrative Office of the Courts, Trenton , New Jersey . Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an IT Manager with strong leadership skills and a commitment to the delivery of quality service. Duties: This individual will be responsible for the design, development, administration, and continuous improvement of systems and applications supporting the State of new Jersey court system. There will be broad opportunity to develop and implement project work schedules, define business strategies, manage diverse work groups, provide oversight of major systems development initiatives, and participate in technology, policy and strategy planning efforts. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional program management experience, three years of which shall have included responsibility for the program development and/or implementation and for supervision of staff. 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 general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $74,953 - $106,540. (2007)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: New Jersey AOC, Probation Services Division, Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program, Office of Trial Court Services. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a dynamic manager to lead the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program, (JISP) in the Probation Services Division. Duties: The selected individual will oversee and manage the daily operations of the JISP Program while increasing public trust and confidence in the Judiciary by promoting community collaboration and appropriate services for self-represented litigants; develop strategies for improved communications with key external institutions and participants; build a concise customer-services oriented approach and encourage culture of interactions with clients and the public; select program personnel, listen to and resolve complaints regarding the JISP Program and/or program participants; monitor the expenditures of program funds. In addition, the selected candidate will lead and coordinate the implementation of approved strategic standards within required time periods; evaluate special programs from a unification budgetary and quality service perspective and participate in statewide initiatives to promote innovation and identify emerging best practices. The incumbent will also lead and promote the development of programs that reduce backlog and improve performance in calendar status or approved statewide outcome based on goals emphasizing accountability for performance at the vicinage, division or unit level; promote the effective utilization of quality computerized systems and implement technical standards; manage the necessary planning, development and implementation as situations are presented and manage ongoing vicinage or division programs and priorities, including participation in statewide, intergovernmental and vicinage activities and be responsible for administrative and finance management in addition to other duties associated with this position. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three of which shall have included responsibility for the program development and/or implementation and for supervision of staff. 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. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis. Knowledge of information systems is helpful. Salary: $74,953 - $106,540. (2007)

JUDICIARY COORDINATOR 2: Office of Deputy Administrative Director, Organizational Development and Training Unit, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary seeks a dynamic individual, who possesses a strong understanding of facilitation and platform training skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills, to work under the direction of the Court Executive 2b (Chief, Organizational Development and Training Unit). Duties: The selected individual will conduct and manage New Employee Orientation for the New Jersey Judiciary staff statewide. Additionally, this individual will conduct Judiciary-wide training programs that support various Judiciary training initiatives. This individual will perform training needs analysis; develop, design and write lesson plans, and conduct training programs; develop, design and conduct the Train-the-Teacher workshops for statewide, regional and vicinage training programs; develop, design and conduct specialized training courses; lead designated special projects and assignments using knowledge of team development, management and leadership theories; and participate in team projects and initiatives such as Staff College as well as fully supporting team members in the goals and initiatives of the OD&T unit. This position requires travel to various Judiciary locations within the state. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree. Five years of professional experience in conducting training sessions or orientation programs, implementing projects or programs, assessing individual or group training needs, or developing communication plans within or outside an organization. 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 general experience as indicated above. A law degree may e substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. NOTE: Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Lotus Notes, Pathlore Learning Management System (LMS), as well as experience with internal consulting methodology, OD interventions and personality assessment(s) would be helpful. Salary: $55,264 - $86,127. (2007)

CRIMINAL PROCESS MANAGER: State of Maine Judicial Branch, Portland and Augusta, AOC. Summary: The Maine Judicial Branch is seeking a Criminal Process Manager. This is highly responsible administrative work providing assistance and support to judges and clerks statewide on matters pertaining to the criminal caseload. Duties: This position will manage Bail Commissioners and assist the Chief Judge of the District Court with the development and revision of bail procedures; monitor criminal caseloads statewide; develop recommendations to improve the management and processing of criminal cases; and develop and conduct training sessions on topics related to criminal case processing. The Manager will work closely with the Office of Information Technology to consider appropriate ways to use technology to assist with criminal case processing. Extensive statewide travel. Qualifications: Qualifications include a Juris Doctor degree with 5 years of experience in the practice of criminal law; strong background in criminal law and procedure; knowledge of the principles and practices of court administration and case management; substantial knowledge of case processing in District and Superior Court; excellent oral and written communication skills; and ability to develop and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with judges, clerks and government officials. Salary: $57,408 - $74,763. (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 4: Office of Trial Court Services, Family Practice Division, Child Support Hearing Officer Program, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a responsible professional candidate with solid office skills to join the Family Practice Division, Child Support Hearing Officer Program. Duties: Under the direction of the Chief, Hearing Officer Program, or other supervisory personnel, the selected candidate will prepare for, preside over and conduct child support hearings at various locations related to the establishment, modification and enforcement of child support orders; prepare clear, technically sound informative reports of hearing findings, child support guidelines, worksheets and recommendations. The selected individual will maintain essential hearing records and statistics; make recommendations and assist in the development and improvement of a child support hearing officer system; take testimony for and prepare recommendations with findings of fact and legal basis for the Family Part judges in cases under the jurisdiction of the Family Court in addition to other duties as assigned. Travel throughout the State will be required to conduct hearings. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional experience in program evaluation: program development, program analysis, program administration or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted fro one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Experience with committees, conducting hearings and preparing written decisions would be helpful. Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office would also be helpful. Salary: $55,264 - $86,127. (2007)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 3: AOC, Trenton, NJ, Appellate Division. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a manager to oversee the case processing activities of two teams of professionals and clerical staff members. Duties: Specific duties will include monitoring, evaluating, leading and overseeing the work activities of the two team supervisors. In addition, the selected candidate will develop strategies to ensure efficiency of the operation, monitor workflow, provide direction in order to achieve goals and assure that quality standards are met. Additional duties also include: communicating directly with outside agencies to resolve case processing issues, conduct performance evaluations for supervisory staff, and work directly with the Appellate Division Clerk, Deputy Clerk and Presiding Judge for Administration in the formulation of policies related to the processing of all criminal appeals. Perform other related work as required. 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 a field related to the technical, administrative or case processing competency being supervised. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute professional or paraprofessional experience as indicated above on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience. Salary: $57,733 - $90,294. (2007)

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CHIEF OF STRATEGIC PLANNING: AOC, Tallahassee, Florida. Summary: This highly professional position is responsible for providing guidance and assisting in the development of the Judicial Branch’s strategic direction, accountability development, court resource methodology development, and other initiatives that have statewide impact, affect multiple levels of the court system, or affect multiple constituencies in the court and justice community. Duties: This position leads and supervises the strategic planning unit, which is responsible for conducting research and analysis on branch-wide issues, and documenting policy recommendations or decisions of the judicial branch in reports or other written formats. The work is done through staffing policy advisory committees, developing forums and mechanisms designed to gather input from affected constituencies, including the public, and by facilitating the decision-making processes. This position provides leadership and guidance to the unit, collaborates with other managers, and is a member of the management team. This position engages in outreach, research and consultation with court leadership and personnel throughout Florida as well as with other stakeholders, the public, and other state and national organizations. Extensive work is performed with the guidance of various Supreme Court committees. Qualifications: Desired education and training includes graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a major in court administration, public administration, criminology, strategic planning or other related social science and a minimum of seven years of professional experience in court or public administration, including at least four years in a supervisory or management position. A master’s degree in an area cited above may substitute for two years of the non-supervisory experience. Graduation from an accredited law school may substitute for three years of the non-supervisory experience. Salary: $5,208-$9,634.95 monthly (the successful candidate will be hired at the minimum salary). (2006)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: IT Office, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an individual with strong leadership skills and commitment to the provision of quality service. This individual is responsible for the development, administration, design, and enhancement of court information systems application development projects for the New Jersey State Courts System. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 3B (IT Development Manager), or Court Executive 3A (Senior Project Manager), this manager will have the opportunity to develop and implement project work plans, define business strategies, manage major systems development contracts, assist in policy development and implementation toward the improvement of specific procedures as they related to IT for the Courts of New Jersey using Enterprise Servers, Client-Server, Internet-Intranet, and eCommerce systems solutions. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional program management experience in information technology, three of which shall have included supervision of information technology staff and full project life cycle responsibility including: development requirements, analysis, design, testing, implementation; and associated staffing to accomplish project objectives. Experience with Enterprise Servers, Client-Server, Internet/Intranet and e/Commerce would be helpful. Relevant IT education course work is also helpful. 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 general experience as indicated above. Salary: $72,042 - $102,403. (2006)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2A: Office of Trial Court Services, Programs and Procedures Division, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The Judiciary is looking for a person with strong leadership, managerial, training and administrative skills to serve as Court Executive 2a with the responsibility for managing a statewide program or programs, including the Complementary Dispute Resolution (CDR) program. Duties: Under the general direction of the manager of the Special Programs Unit within the Programs and Procedures Division, the individual will promote uniformity and quality of “best practices” and work with vicinages to ensure effective implementation of standards; provide direction and feedback on policy and programmatic issues to various vicinage coordinators; develop special training programs as needed; coordinate and assist with training programs such as the annual law clerk mediation training program and the basic mediation training programs; provide staff support to the Supreme Court Committee on Complementary Dispute Resolution and the Advisory Committee on Mediator Standards; and work with other AOC divisions to develop and foster pilot projects and monitor and evaluate CDR programs at the state level. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three of which shall have included responsibility for program development and/or implementation and for supervision of staff. 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 experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Experience as a mediator and as a mediation trainer is desirable. Salary: $66,896 - $97,257. (2006)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: Facilities Management, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a highly motivated executive to provide space planning and utilization services for court offices throughout the state. Judiciary staff occupies over 100 facilities, most of which are owned and/or managed by local county governments. Duties: This individual will oversee the facilities management operation with direct responsibility for leasing and lease compliance issues in over 30 sites throughout the state. This entails coordination of efforts among other state agencies, landlords, contractors and Judiciary staff to ensure timely establishment of workplaces suitable for Judiciary functions. Also included is responsibility for facilities management of space occupied by over 900 staff in the Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex in Trenton. This individual will also provide direction and leadership to staff in the areas of telecommunications, fleet management, central printing and related support services. The incumbent will monitor the progress and effectiveness of staff activities through a formal performance evaluation process. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three of which shall have included responsibility for program development and/or implementation and for supervision of staff. 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 experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Experience as an architect or interior designer is desirable. A working familiarity of Autocad and the Microsoft Office suite of applications is also desirable. Salary: $72,042 - $102,403. (2006)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: Appellate Division, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The Judiciary is seeking an experienced attorney with administrative skills to supervise other attorneys on the Appellate Division’s Central Appellate Research Staff and to be responsible for the research and preparation of memos in complex legal cases. Duties: The position entails training new attorneys to research and write complex research memos for the judges of the Appellate Division; reviewing and editing the work of two to three staff attorneys; monitoring the workflow of supervisees; researching and writing his or her own memos in the most complex cases that come to the Appellate Division; accepting other research and administrative assignments as required; and filling in for the Director of the Central Appellate Research Staff on occasion. Qualifications: Graduation from an American Bar Association-approved law school. Three years of professional administrative and/or program management experience as a practicing attorney, including supervision of staff, as well as responsibility for program development and/or implementation. Excellent research and writing skills are essential. Familiarity with appellate practice and procedures is helpful. Admission to practice and current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey. Salary: $72,042 - $102,403. (2006)

SENIOR JUSTICES AND JUDGES PROGRAM COORDINATOR: AOC, Carson City, Nevada. Duties: Under the direction of the Director of the Administrative office of the Courts (AOC), this position is responsible for directing the Senior Justices and Judges Program, making assignments of justices and judges to various courts. Incumbent must have working knowledge of office computer applications in order to compile and prepare correspondence and spreadsheets; plan, organize, assign, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of assigned justices and judges; develop and implement goals, objectives and policies, procedures, and work standards for the program; collect and analyze program statistics and performance indicators; develop, administer, and monitor the program budget; and other responsibilities and tasks as assigned. The incumbent will be required to attend meetings outside of normal working hours; work occasional evening and weekend hours; and may be required to travel statewide as necessary. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field (court, business or public administration) and three to five years experience in the field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis. JD degree and admission to the State Bar of Nevada is desirable but not required. Salary: $46,833.84 - $76,504.32. (2006)

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ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR: Court Rehabilitation & Corrections Services, Lucas County, OH. Summary: The Administrative Director (AD) serves as a primary assistant to the Court Administrator (CA) and shares in the work of managing and administering the Court. The AD exercises supervisory control and management control over the four major components of trial court services operations (Adult Probation Department, Correctional Treatment Facility, Pretrial/Pre-sentence Department, Work Release Department) as well as the Human Resources Department. This position also acts as liaison with the Integrated Justice System personnel to meet Court automation needs and directly supervises the CR&CS Applications Specialist. Duties: Participates in regular decisional and informational discussions with the CA on all matters under the supervision or brought to the attention of the AD. Assists in the development of policies or procedures in all areas of the Court, including case management. With the Assistance of the CA and Department Directors, prepares the annual budget and the annual report for the Court. With the assistance of the CA, is responsible for preparing and processing all contracts for the Court. As requested, represents the Court and/or the CA at meetings or as a member of various advisory boards or committees. Upon request of the CA or a Judge, directly communicates on matters under the supervision of the AD. Attends, as requested, the monthly Judges’ meeting and relevant Judges’ Committee meetings. May independently staff one or more of Judges’ Committees at the request of the CA. Responds to the needs of the Judges in the absence of the CA. Represents, as requested, Judges at meetings. Entertains and resolve daily administrative questions and problems for areas under direct supervision. Interprets and provides guidance on policies and procedures for areas under direct supervision. Recommends to the CA policy/procedure changes for areas under direct supervision. Keeps staff updated regarding Court policies affecting areas under direct supervision. Oversees the continued automation for all Court areas and makes recommendations on interfacing with other systems. Supervises and determines, as needed, the priorities of the Applications Specialist. Oversees continuum of services for all areas under direct supervision and assists with both internal and external service coordination. Seeks and develops grant proposals for all Court areas. May be responsible for grant reporting and monitoring. Prepares statistical reports. Knowledgeable about all Court contracts and reviews/processes all contractual agreements that involve two or more operational entities of the Court and provides assistance, as needed, to Directors on departmental contracts. Knowledgeable about all Court budgets and oversees preparation of the budgets for all areas under direct supervision. Periodically reviews all budgetary expenditures for all areas under direct supervision. Oversees preparation of annual report for all areas under direct supervision. Directly supervises 5 Department Directors; indirectly supervises all Court Services staff; oversees policy implementation to assure consistency across all Departments. Directly supervises the Applications Specialist position and oversees the work of the core group of employees planning and implementing the automation of the Court Services departments. Routinely communicates with Department Directors, providing guidance and/or direction as needed. Sets realistic, obtainable goals for all areas under direct supervision and monitors attainment of same. Prepares personnel evaluations for those under direct supervision. Acts as a back-up for the 5 Department Directors and may be called upon to function as an Acting Department Director as the result of an extended absence or vacancy. Responsibility for 24 hour operations may necessitate working irregular hours. Represents the Court as a member of various advisory boards/committees. Represents the Court and interacts with the Commissioners, County Administrator, and Office of Management and Budget on a regular basis. Acts as a liaison with other criminal justice agencies, social service agencies, and service providers. Promotes positive public relations regarding the supervised operations by conducting speaking engagements. Participates in Director’s Meetings convened by the CA. Conducts staff meetings as needed for areas of direct supervision. Plans and participates in workshops, in-service training, and seminars. Oversees building maintenance for facilities housing operations under direct supervision. Oversees Client/Visitor parking lot. Brings issues concerning security/criminal conduct to the attention of the CA and the Court Deputies Department Director. Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration or Judicial Administration; Master’s Degree and/or Law Degree desirable. Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible administrative, supervisory, managerial or professional work experience. Minimum of 5 years in a Court or Criminal Justice setting. Must possess basic computer/keyboarding skills and be knowledgeable about all aspects of court technology. Experience in the management of a court automation project helpful. Salary: $35.997/hour (35 hours/weeks). (2006)

DIRECTOR OF OFFICE OF CLERKS OF COURT: Administrative Office of the Courts, Maine. Summary: This is highly responsible administrative work overseeing the functioning and staffing of Law Court, Superior Court and District Court Clerks’ Offices throughout the state. Position reports to the state Court Administrator. Position is based in Augusta. Duties: Supervision of clerks and their employees; selection, discipline, training and evaluation of employees; workload and staffing assessments; preparation and administration of Clerks’ Office budgets and purchases. Extensive statewide travel is required. Qualifications: Graduation from a four-year college with a degree in public administration or related field; Master’s degree or law degree preferred; extensive experience of a progressively responsible nature in court management or closely related field; strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills; experience in budget management; extensive experience in supervision, especially in a statewide environment; proven ability to work positively in a changing system. Salary: $61,015 - $79,482. (2006)

FAMILY DIVISION MANAGER: State of Maine Judicial Branch. Summary: This is highly responsible administrative work directing operational activities of the Judicial Branch’s Family Division, including child support, child protection, guardian ad litem, domestic violence and juvenile matters. Duties: The manager oversees an office that supports case management and case processing activities in family related proceedings and coordinates specialized programs that help the court better serve families whose circumstances have led to litigation. The Manager is responsible for management in the areas of Family Division personnel and budget, and serves as Judicial Branch liaison with representatives of various governmental and social services agencies. Position is based in Augusta and statewide travel is required. Qualifications: Juris Doctor degree; a Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted; experience in court or related administration and case management; knowledge of family law and court rules and procedures; ability to organize, direct and coordinate administrative activities; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with the public, judges, attorneys and governmental officials; experience in writing and administering grants. Salary: $57,408 - $74,763. (2006)

DIRECTOR OF JUDICIAL BRANCH EDUCATION: Administrative Office of the Courts, Arkansas. Summary: Director of Judicial Branch Education is responsible for the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of continuing education and training for judges and judicial branch staff. Qualifications: The successful applicant should hold a law degree or masters degree in education, communication, business management or a related field, supplemented with experience in the delivery of adult education. Strong organizational skills, excellent written and oral communication skills and experience teaching adults is desired. Background and/or experience working in the judicial branch is a plus but not required. Duties: Developing and implementing effective statewide education programs for judicial personnel; conducting programs for groups of judges and court support personnel; developing curriculum; developing needs assessments; conducting evaluations; teaching courses; monitoring out-of-state education programs for judges; working with various constituency committees to plan programs; recruiting and training faculty; writing, submitting and monitoring grants; developing and administrating education budget; and overseeing education employees and volunteers. (2006)

DIVISION DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION: Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Offices of the Court. Summary: This position serves as a member of the AOC's top executive management team. Duties: The director oversees Budget and Finance, Human Resources, Facilities, Legal Services, and Security departments; and is heavily involved with AOC policy development, procurement, and risk management. This positions leads, directs, manages and coordinates diverse division functions and activities. Qualifications: The ideal candidate demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and public sector operations, including government budgetary procedures, financial requirements, and strategic planning. Excellent public speaking and report writing skills are also required. The successful candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree in management, business or public administration or related field, plus at least five years of high level supervisory experience in a federal, state, or local government agency. An advanced degree and knowledge of Arizona government, budgeting and accounting, and Supreme Court and Judicial Branch policies and rules are preferred. Salary: $85,189 - $102,227 DOE. (2006)

DIRECTORS/COORDINATORS: (General Description) Summary: This position will be expected to exercise leadership and overall administrative management in a division. Duties: Responsibilities include: supervision of a sizable staff, fiscal management of a budget, long and short-range planning, and development of policy and procedure. Qualifications: This individual should be able to demonstrate many of the following attributes: sound fiscal and budget management, program and project management, supervisory responsibility, vision, innovation, leadership skills, program development and redirection, modern management theory and methods, strategic planning methods, strong communications skills, a strong commitment to customer service, human resource management skills, and an ability to plan and organize effectively.

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