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COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: Information Technology 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 design, development, administration, and continuous improvement of systems and applications supporting the State of New Jersey court system.   Duties: 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.  Experience offered in multiple environments including enterprise servers, client-server, internet, intranet, and electronic commerce.  The selected individual will play a key role in transforming the organization making use of the latest technology and web-based 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. A law degree may be substituted for two year of experience as indicated above. Salary: $76,639 - $108,937. (2008)

PC MANAGER: United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, Atlanta, Georgia. Duties: The incumbent reports directly to the Assistant Circuit Executive for Information Technology and will be responsible for supervising a team of automation specialists in overseeing the operation and maintenance of desktop support in a WinXP/Win2K3 environment. The incumbent will serve as a liaison between judges chambers and support offices within the court. Qualifications: High school graduation, or the equivalent, plus three years specialized experience, including at least one year equivalent to work at CL 29 level. Demonstrated supervisory experience and ability to train technical staff and end users highly desirable. Bachelors degree in computer science or related field highly desirable. Progressively responsible experience that provides evidence that the applicant has (1) a good understanding of the methods and administrative machinery for accomplishing the work of an organization; (2) the ability to analyze problems and assess the practical implications of alternate solutions; (3) the ability to communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing; and (4) the capacity to employ the knowledge, skills and abilities in the resolution of problems. Progressively responsible experience related to the technical aspects of data processing, office automation, and data communications and their applications, terminology and methodology. Advanced knowledge of desktop software and hardware. Extensive knowledge of desktop computer software and Life Cycle Management including testing method, practices and preventive maintenance activities preferred. Experience with WinXP/Win2K3 environment and WinXP workstations image deployment and remote desktop support. Certified MCE a plus. Experience with Lotus Notes a plus. Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with people at all levels of the judiciary is also required. Salary: $95,122-$123,668 (2008)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER (DEPUTY CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER): State of Oregon, Judicial Department, Office of the State Court Administrator, Enterprise Technology Services Division, Salem, OR. Summary: Under the direction of the CIO, the Deputy CIO is responsible for managing the day to day functions of the Enterprise Technology Services Division (ETSD). Duties: The areas of direct responsibility include the applications development, infrastructure and customer relationship groups. The advancement of technology in the judicial branch is facilitated through a central technology governance committee structure consisting of members representing the trial and appellate courts, administration, and the Oregon State Bar. In conjunction with the CIO, the Deputy CIO is responsible for executing policy recommendations made by the committee as affirmed by the Chief Justice and State Court Administrator, which affect the day to day operations of ETSD. Comprehensive technological planning and operational support for the appellate courts is provided by the Enterprise Technology Services Division. For the trial courts, with direction and input from the CIO and appropriate court committees, the Deputy CIO conducts needs assessments regarding functional requirements, establishes standards, develops plans and statewide policy for implementation at the local level, and reviews annual operational plans developed and submitted by the circuit courts. The Deputy CIO may be responsible for developing and managing regional support centers to provide technology support for local trial courts that request these services. The Deputy CIO will coordinate and provide advanced support services for all levels of Oregon Judicial Department approved software and hardware. Support to end users by researching, developing, delivering and managing all resources including hardware, software, and personnel. This position is a hands-on position and may perform systems analysis, project management, and technical support oversight. It also collaborates with and provides backup IT functions for the trial courts. The Deputy CIO in conjunction with the CIO will develop, maintain and enforce procedures and policies for ETSD day to day functions, computer operations, applications development and customer support. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, management information systems, or a related field and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible management experience involving the application, analysis, development, or adaptation of computer information systems to complex and varied management functions. Equivalent additional work experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis. Preference may be give to applicants with experience working in a trial court. Excellent written and oral communication skills; problem solving skills; and adaptability to a multi-faceted, fast-paced environment is required. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Salary: $6,120-$9,497 per month. (2008)

TECHNOLOGY DIVISION MANAGER: Department of Judicial Administration, King County, Seattle, WA. Summary: This position is responsible for creating, implementing, and managing information systems for a large, high-profile, Court Clerk’s Office. Duties: The primary responsibilities of the Technology Manager are: Develop the department’s technology strategic plan. Work closely with the senior management team to develop and promote a customer-focused approach to deliver the technology systems within DJA to its clients. (Internal and External to DJA) Provide leadership for Technology Division staff in developing innovative applications, implementing new technology and methods, providing first-rate customer service, adhering to workplace policies and promoting professional development. Create, develop, and coordinate system architecture, processes and plans for strategic and tactical use of information technology. Act as the department’s technology representative with internal and external customers and act as the department’s liaison with the Office of Information Resources Management. Oversee Technology projects and manage project managers to meet customer expectations for service delivery and cost-effectiveness. Conduct, direct and evaluate research on computer and communications architecture, standards, methods, tools and products and their suitability for the Department’s needs in the context of existing systems and future market trends. Make recommendations, advocate, monitor and control expenditures for the division and for project budgets. Create an annual division work plan, manage the work, prioritize tasks and provide direction to technology division staff on work plan items. Manage staff in performance of their duties and be able to assist staff with duties they are assigned. Draft technology related policies, procedures, and standards. Manage large enterprise-wide application with hundreds of customers and operations-critical impact. Qualifications: The successful candidate will demonstrate a progression of increasingly responsible experience and working knowledge in the areas cited above including: five years of progressively more responsible managerial/supervisory experience in information and technology, software and database design, computer, software and database industry standards, data analysis and retrieval methods, hardware/software installation and configuration, information system design, project management, planning and estimating, system integration,   organizational development, and system security. Salary: $92,205.36-$116,876.03. (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 3A: IT Office, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary offers an opportunity for an experienced technical manager to join our Information Technology Office. Reporting to senior IT management, this key leadership position will hold responsibility for large-scale IT application development and new technology reengineering projects in support of the operations of the New Jersey courts. Duties: The selected candidate will oversee several large project teams that are actively engaged in a challenging transition to web based applications. Strong leadership experience, demonstrated technology expertise and excellent interpersonal skills are essential for success in this position. Among other responsibilities, the selected candidate will fully engage in the definition and execution of work and project plans, manage major system development activities and contracts, participate in the establishment and execution of policy and business strategies and serve as an IT representative to the statewide New Jersey Judiciary community. 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)

INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER: Fulton County Technology Department, Atlanta, GA. Summary: This classification is a technical and managerial class overseeing the maintenance, technical support functions, systems developments, wide area network and local network installation and improvement of existing information systems. Duties: Provides technical advice to employees and officials of assigned department and oversees the maintenance, enhancement and operations of the assigned department mid-to large range computer and electronic network. Manages the department’s data management information system including file design and allocation of space storage to various application. Oversees the evaluation of facilities and hardware/software and in selection of new on-line computer and telecommunications systems. Writes, prepares and reviews bid specifications for purchases, and reviews hardware/software systems, cable installations and other recommendations based upon specifications, including compilation with outside vendors. Implements security measures for assigned departmental computer and the local and wide area networks. Provides in house training in equipment use for departmental employees. Manages the wiring, installation and programming related to various data processing and peripheral equipment. Advises various decisions, units and department areas in planning, evaluating systems and correcting problems with existing systems. Perform other administrative duties such as insuring proper list of supplies, preparation of reports, resolving operational problems and software upgrades. Plans and supervises the work of assigned subordinate employees. Implements back up and recover procedures and functions as programmer and systems analyst, including the monitoring of disk and CPU usage and ensures proper maintenance of data sets and storage capacity. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Accounting, Management, Business or Public Administration AND five years experience in Data Processing, System Analysis Design, and Operations and three years supervising the work of subordinate employees; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Salary: $71,172-$108,180. (2007)

DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: United States District Court, Southern District of Iowa, Des Moines, IA. Summary: The United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa is accepting applications for the position of Director of Information Technology. This position is located in Des Moines , Iowa and reports to the Clerk of Court and Chief Probation Officer. The information technology staffs for the District and for Probation and Pretrial Services are merging under the supervision of the Director of Information Technology. The director receives broad direction from the district’s unit executives. The Director is responsible for all the information technology systems, and courtroom technology, in all judicial chambers, courtrooms, and court units serviced. The Director will also be responsible for supervising a team of IT professionals. IT professionals through assigning and approving work, and administratively managing the group. Occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work is necessary. Physical effort may be involved in moving, connecting or troubleshooting equipment. Duties: Provide leadership and direction in the development of short and long range technology plans. Gather, interpret and prepare data for unit executives and their deputies. Provide professional advice to other members of management throughout the District. Prepare project reports to inform management of project status and deviation from goals. Facilitate strategic and operational planning of IT matters. Measure effectiveness and/or improvement of information technology within the organization. Advise the court unit executives on current technology and how it may enhance the effectiveness of court operations. Evaluate and develop new and expanded ways to utilize technology. Conduct periodic detailed reviews of all major IT application implementation projects. Manage technology expenditures and inventory. Participate as a member of the Budget Committee. Prepare annual technology budget plan. Develop customer service systems and promote a customer service focus with the IT staff. Provide overall department direction as well as information technology planning and coordination of information technology security policy and procedures for the court. Manage and supervise assigned operations to achieve goals with available resources; plan and organize workloads and staff assignments; train, motivate and evaluate assigned staff; review progress and direct changes as needed. Also responsible for managing and approving leave, and ensuring that managers are aware of coverage arrangements. Supervise and direct the development and maintenance of the district’s internet and intranet sites and services. Prepare and give presentations on automated applications to large audiences. These audiences can include Judges, the bar, senior managers, and staff. Ensure that automation training programs are developed and delivered to staff on computer security and the use of software and hardware systems. Prepare and maintain Continuity of Operations Plan for all IT services. Will be actively involved in the operations of the District’s “Mission Critical Systems.” Qualifications: A bachelors degree in computer science or related field is required. Experience in managing an Information Technology operation is required. Thorough working knowledge of theories, principles, practices and techniques of computer hardware and software, office automation, database design, and data communications is required. The successful candidate will have experience in analyzing, evaluating and determining automation needs and planning to implement systems to meet those needs. Skill in training non-IT personnel in automation techniques and processes is also required. Knowledge of the functions and processes of a court, or the ability to quickly obtain this knowledge, is necessary. Salary: 71,273 – 115,878 (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR 4: IT Office, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an individual to lead and supervise work in developing enterprise level applications using object oriented analysis and design techniques within a structured life cycle methodology. Duties: The selected individual will lead development work in the web and client server environments supporting court case processing individual web development, electronic filing and document imaging functions. Our software database environments include: JAVA, WASD, XLM, Websphere, JAVA Script, MQ series, Visual Basic, Kofax, the Rational Unified Process, DB2 and Content Manager. Responsibilities include leading the documentation of business and technical requirements, defining workflow processes, architecting and developing application solutions and conducting technical research on new technologies. Other responsibilities include hardware and software installation, performance monitoring and tuning, deployment, troubleshooting, contacting and working with vendors to obtain product information and resolving technical problems. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience, two years of which should have included: analyzing, designing,  programming, troubleshooting and resolving technical problems associated with mainframe terminal, PC or LAN’s, setting up mainframe terminals, PC or LAN’s and configuring and networking devices for the end user; installing software applications; database administration, computer operations and/or planning, acquiring, installing and implementing telecommunications facilities and services or developing, conducting or evaluating training on automated applications, computer concepts or information technology operations. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute professional or paraprofessional experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form is helpful. Experience with Rational and its associated products (Rose, ClearCase, RUP and Requisite Pro) is also helpful. Salary: $56,601 - $91,743. (2006)

AUTOMATION AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGER: U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan. Summary: The employee is responsible for managing the consolidated Automation and Technology Department of the District Court, Probation Department and Pretrial Services Agency. This includes managing all automated systems within the Court and providing specialized expertise to all chambers and units serviced. Duties: Researches, identifies and adapts national proposed system equipment; evaluates proposed system equipment, configuration and makes recommendation; recommends placement and utilization; identifies need for supplemental equipment and works with vendors. Directs purchases of commercial software. Recommends proper housing space and utilities for systems hardware. Ensures physical and logical security for systems hardware and software. Develops and manages the execution of implementation plans for all Court automated systems. Identifies software applications and hardware features that meet specific needs; initiates the development of these applications. Oversees the testing and evaluation of new releases of software prior to the distribution of the applications; devises security systems for hardware, software and data. Manages training programs in system use and capabilities. Maintains library of software. Manages systems maintenance activities. Monitors in-house routine housekeeping functions. Monitors software maintenance. Ensures ongoing evaluations of automated systems and existing software applications to determine use, performance, response time adequacy, quality and available capacities. Identifies, analyzes and corrects problems and makes modifications. Ensures safety, security and integrity of databases to include user accesses, off-site storage and security procedures. Works as a part of a team to develop and manage a continuity of operations plan in the event of a major system failure or building and/or locality disaster. Develops and manages Court training programs and provides advice in the effective use of automated resources. Works with judges, Court Unit Executives or designees, Deputy Court Administrator, and court unit managers to identify automation needs, objectives, and capabilities. Develops and implements automation improvement plans. Reviews changes in legislation, court rules, internal operating procedures and applicable Administrative Office and government-wide directives and makes appropriate systems changes. Participates in conferences. Presents technical information to judges, Court Unit Executives or designees, Deputy Court Administrator, and court unit managers on automated system related topics. Advises management in all areas of automation needs, objectives and capabilities. Develops budget plan for the Court’s automation program; allocates resources to support the development of automated networks; manages the approved budget including the procurement and inventory control. Supervises, evaluates, and identifies training needs for the Automation and Technology Department staff. Assigns explains, and approves work requirements to subordinate levels of supervision for current new or changed programs. Recommends personnel actions concerning subordinates; evaluates work performance; assists in the human resources programs for the Automation and Technology Department including selection, development, training, employee relations and related areas. Qualifications: Five years management experience; possess the ability to exercise mature judgment; have a thorough knowledge of the basic concepts, principles and theories of management; have demonstrated ability to manage automation systems in a large organization. Preferred: A bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and a master’s degree in public, business or judicial administration. Thorough working knowledge of computer hardware and software, office automation, database design and date communications. Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve. Experience in analyzing, evaluating and determining automation needs and planning to implement systems to meet those needs. General aptitude to learn new operating system languages and applications. Skill in training non-automation personnel in automation techniques and processes. Knowledge of the functions and processes of the court. Ability to conduct research of all available services and provide proposed solutions; ability to research, isolate and take corrective actions to applications software and hardware problems. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Skill at speaking to large groups of people. Skill at applying existing or new principles in difficult, challenging or doubtful situations. Technical Qualifications: Extensive knowledge of software Life Cycle Management to include software testing method, practices and preventive maintenance activities. Knowledge of sophisticated programming methods, practices and applications sufficient to extract and format data in INFORMIX and SQL relational database management system environment. Knowledge of the LINUX operating system and INFORMIX compliant relational database management system. Salary: $75,283 - $122,400. (2006)  

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR 4: Information Technology Office, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an individual that will supervise/lead professional network and support staff in the Open Systems group. Duties: Requirements will be to analyze, implement and resolve technical problems associated with New Jersey Court TCP/IP network, and security infrastructure. Responsibilities of this position will also include support of the application server environment on IBM RS6000 and pSeries servers, Windows 2003, Firewalls, Switches, Intrusion Protection systems and Wireless devices. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree. Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience, two years of which should have included experience in: analyzing, designing, programming, troubleshooting and resolving technical problems associated with mainframe terminal, PC or LANs; setting up mainframe terminals, PC or LANs and configuring and networking devices for the end user; installing software applications; database administration; computer operations and/or planning, acquiring, installing and implementing telecommunications facilities and services or developing, conducting or evaluating training on automated applications, computer concepts or information technology operations. 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 general experience as indicated above. Experience administrating Cisco firewalls, Switches and Wireless devices, or IBM AIX and RS6000 and pSeries hardware support would be helpful. Salary: $54,996 - $89,142. (2005)

SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER: Seattle, Washington. Summary: This position is responsible for systems engineering and operational management of the Department’s core business systems, including the Electronic Courts Record system; a highly complex, distributed system serving multiple Departments, external agencies, and the public for the submission and management of Superior Court case filings; composed of approximately forty Windows-based servers, including application hosting servers, multiple high-volume transactional RDBMS database servers, a multi-million document/multi-terabyte  records repository, and numerous Windows and web-based client applications. Duties: Full lifecycle administrative management of all servers, operating systems, and peripheral devices such as document scanning systems, optical jukeboxes, and storage subsystems in the ECR system, including development, test, production, and failover servers and equipment. Administrative management of  commercial and custom software related to the ECR system, including installation, configuration, and maintenance for Internet Information Server, Microsoft Message Queuing, Component Services, FileNet Image Services, SQL Server, and server and client components of the CoreECR, ECRweb, and EFiling applications. Provide troubleshooting, and Tier II technical support for all aspects of the ECR system and ensure system meets capacity, availability, and load requirements. Lead engineering projects related to the ECR systems for systems upgrades and integration of the system with new client software applications, bulk interfaces, web services, and data exchanges with the State of Washington Administrative Office of the Courts and other partner agencies. Provide software build and release management services for in-house or vendor developed software related to ECR and supporting internal and external customers. Develop and maintain standards, guidelines, procedures, and documentation relating to the design, configuration, management, and performance of the ECR system. Specialize in one or more technical large-scale systems, such as mainframes, servers for large systems, systems software, operating systems, security, databases, recovery, storage, and applications. Create and implement backup and restore procedures. Serve as Technical Expert in one or more assigned specialty areas. Provide escalated/referred problems resolution of internal and external customers. Provide systems engineering services as contracted in service level agreements; ensure that agreed upon performance measures are met. May be called upon to provide support for services or failures at any time. Lead engineering, integration, and implementation projects, create technical specifications for projects, projects plans, schedules, and cost/benefit analyses. Evaluate and recommend system upgrades. Consult on developing and installing new products and applications. Design and implement test environments. May provide consultation on systems engineering issues and development to external customers. Participate in the development of systems standards, policies, and procedures. Design and do first implementation of systems for sufficient capacity and fault tolerance. Document all engineering work, problem resolution, and recurring problems; create technical analysis, performance and enhancement reports. Additional duties as assigned. Qualifications: Successful candidates must possess an advanced knowledge of information systems, processes, techniques and computer technology principles. Requirements include a minimum of 5 years work experience in information technology. A minimum of 3 years work experience as a Microsoft Windows Server systems engineer. A minimum of 1 years work experience managing Internet Information Server in complex configurations. A minimum of 1 years work experience administering a Microsoft Active Directory forest. Demonstrated work experience administering complex, multi-tiered applications in a distributed server environment. Working knowledge of information systems security practices. Working knowledge of formal information technology operations management techniques. Strong teamwork skills and customer service orientation. Strong oral and written communications skills, including developing technical documentation and communicating technical information to a non-technical audience. MCSE or equivalent certification. CISSP or equivalent certification. Working knowledge of ITIL, Microsoft Operations Framework, or equivalent operational management processes and procedures.  Experience with Microsoft Operations Manager or similar systems management and monitoring tools. Familiarity with FileNet, Documentum, or equivalent document repository systems. Experience providing systems engineering support services to software development projects. Salary: $66,400-84,200. (2005)

LIBRARY COMPUTER SERVICES COORDINATOR: Olympia, Washington. Duties: As the principal assistant to the Washington State Law Librarian, the Library Computer Services Coordinator is responsible for a variety of administrative matters and projects. This position will provide administrative support for maintaining and developing the law library's portion of Innovative Interfaces (III) as well as the development and delivery of data processing systems and user support functions. The position is responsible for the information technology requirements for the Law Library, including maintenance of online catalog, database assistance and computer training. The incumbent in this position will be delegated the authority to act independently, exercising independent judgment for assigned areas of responsibility. The incumbent will perform complex duties in support of functional operations of the Sate Law Library. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree, business administration or information technology major preferred, AND three (3) years of experience to include two (2) years of information technology. An equivalent combination of training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. Salary: $32,544 to $41,520. (2004)

MANAGER, INFORMATION SYSTEMS: (General Description) Duties: Under general direction, manages systems and applications development and supervises associated support staff. Ensures appropriate technology to support and improve courts processes and public access to the courts. Work performed: Plans, organizes, and coordinates work; hires, trains, evaluates and disciplines assigned staff. Prepares and presents budgets. Develops short and long-term information systems goals. Develops court technology policies and procedures. Designs new programs and processes with user groups, information committees and other agencies. Directs/conducts feasibility studies and requirements studies of user requests, system and procedural changes. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field and 8 years of general information technology experience at least three of which must have been in project management including scheduling, allocating resources and prioritizing technical tasks and projects and at least three years of which must have been in supervising technical personnel performing application design and development, system or database design and support or a network/help desk function. Knowledge of systems administration, operations, analysis and program design, disaster recovery, software testing and quality assurance, software and network architecture and court and case management processing. (2001)

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