Justice of the Peace Court Operations Manager

Recruitment #122412-MAFZ06-21300

Opening Date:	1/2/2013
Closing Date:	1/15/2013 11:59:00 PM
Type of Recruitment:	Open Competitive
Salary:	Yearly: $54,017.00/Min - $67,521.00/Mid
Pay Grade:	18
Shift Hours:	Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Employment Type:	Anticipated Vacancy
Employment Term:	Regular
Agency:	Justice of the Peace Court
Location(s):	JP Court Administrative Office: (2 Penn's Way, New Castle, DE, 19720)
Contact Name:	Human Resources
Contact Phone:	302-323-4530
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SUMMARY STATEMENT

The class incumbent is responsible for managing the daily administrative operations of 19 JP Courts located throughout the State.

Supervises 21 supervisory, 2 maintenance, and 96 clerical staff.
Annual operating budget - $500,000.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Plans/schedules resources to ensure adequate resources and staffing for the statewide system.
Develops, evaluates, implements and monitors administrative systems to achieve operational uniformity and meet objectives of the court system.
Provides direction, development opportunities and operational guidance for supervisors in the JP System.
Manages the case flow of the JP System.
Serves as Records Officer for the Court System and directs personnel in preparation of cases for auditing and microfilming.
Confers with judges, attorneys and public and/or private agencies to ensure adequate level of services are being provided or to respond to unusual circumstances or demands.
Keeps informed of proposed/enacted legislation affecting the courts and develop plans to accommodate any changes precipitated by same.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Justice of the Peace Court Operations Manager
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Three years experience in developing solutions and providing recommendations, guidance and direction to management/officials in accomplishing organizational and operational goals and objectives and identifying and resolving issues.
Three years experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Six months experience in operations management which includes planning, directing, coordinating, controlling and evaluating operations typically through subordinate supervisors.
Knowledge of developing policies or procedures.

CONDITIONS OF HIRE

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

As a condition of hire you must possess a drivers license.

BENEFITS

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

SELECTION PROCESS

The application is evaluated based upon a rating of training and experience.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance. The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.