The selected incumbent will be responsible for the management of the daily administrative activities of the Court of Common Pleas including electronic court reporting, security, investigative services, case processing and case management. Work includes planning and developing policies and procedures for non-judicial functions as well as working as a liaison between the Court, other Courts, agencies, the media, and the public. The selected incumbent will report to the Court Administrator.

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.

• Provides administrative control over the non-judicial activities of the Court by managing electronic court reporting, security, investigative services, case processing and case management.
   
• Recommends and implements internal administrative policies, rules and regulations throughout the state.
   
• Chairs the Court's strategic planning initiative; works with Judges in the development and implementation of the strategic plan.
   
• Manages the Court's human resources staff.
   
• Recommends and arranges for training for court employees.
   
• Assists in the management of space, equipment and facility needs of the Court. Identifies space and facility needs and coordinates the development of new space.
   
• Compiles and analyzes statistical data as needed.
   
• Directs the records management activities of the Court with respect to the creation, retention and disposition of court forms and records materials.
   
• Works with staff attorney to ensure that the legislative changes are implemented in the Court.      

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Deputy Court Administrator
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: 

1. Experience in operations management which includes planning, directing, coordinating, controlling and evaluating operations typically through subordinate supervisors.
2. Experience in developing solutions and providing recommendations, guidance and direction to management or officials in accomplishing organizational and operational goals and objectives and identifying and resolving issues.
3. Experience in interpreting court rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
4. Knowledge of developing policies or procedures.

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.

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

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

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