[blindlaw] City of Seattle’s Municipal Court, Chief Clerk/Director of Judicial Operations job announcement

[Nightingale, Noel]

City of Seattle’s Municipal Court
Chief Clerk/Director of Judicial Operations
ABOUT THE CANDIDATE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Seattle Municipal Court seeks an experienced leader who:  Has highly developed skills in assisting elected officials and judicial agencies to reach consensus by addressing occasional opposing opinions and ideas.  Is politically astute and demonstrates an unquestionable sense of integrity, honesty, and professionalism.  Has experience developing policy and legislation.  Is very adept at case flow management.  Has experience with change management, drives high performance, and fosters a strong team environment.  Is regarded as a forward-thinking and dynamic leader who understands the inter-workings of municipal government.  Has a Master’s in Public Administration or Management and is an Institute for Court Management Fellow. Chief Clerk/Director of Judicial Operations City of Seattle’s Municipal Court ABOUT THE POSITION Under the direction of the Court Administrator, the highlights of the position’s responsibilities include:  Direct operations of three units: Court Services, Records Management, and Jury Services.  Oversee 40 plus staff, recruitment, performance reviews, discipline, training, and 4.7 million budget.  Maintain and develop improved case flow and calendaring methods in collaboration with the bench.  Participate in policy development related to new courtroom programs or operational initiatives.  Propose, interpret, and analyze legislation and rule changes.  Promote effective and positive partnerships with judicial officers, prosecuting and defense attorneys, other justice agencies, City, County, and State departments.  Ensure staff compliance with state laws, ordinances, rules, and procedures adopted by the Court.  Serve as Acting Court Administrator. The minimum qualifications for this Director position include:  Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business management, or other relevant field of study.  Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience with policy development, supervision/ management of staff, human resources management, and technology. SMC63014 THE SELECTION PROCESS THE COMPENSATION The salary range is $86,200 to $129,200 annually. The City offers a variety of outstanding benefits including:  Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans  City-paid Basic Life Insurance  ORCA Transit Passport  City-matched Retirement  Deferred Compensation  Post-Retirement Medical  Flexible Spending Accounts  Generous Paid Time Off ABOUT THE COURT www.seattle.gov/courts<http://www.seattle.gov/courts> ● Seattle Municipal Court ● 600 Fifth Ave ● P.O. Box 34987 ● Seattle, WA ● 98124-4987 Questions, please contact Kristy Hulverson, Sr. Personnel Specialist at 206-233-7201 Submit your cover letter and resume by 4:00 PM on Tuesday—July 22, 2014 to Sr. Personnel Specialist, Kristy Hulverson at kristy.hulverson at seattle.gov<mailto:kristy.hulverson at seattle.gov>.  In your 1-2 page cover letter, in addition to explaining your qualifications, please address how you have: 1) Managed and motivated represented/nonrepresented staff, 2) Led/participated in a technology improvement team, and 3) Experience with developing and presenting complex and detailed information to public officials.  The selection process will include two interview rounds, technical assessments, and the top candidate participating in a background investigation. NOTE: This at-will position is currently under review and the title may change. The Municipal Court of Seattle is one of the highest volume Courts of Limited Jurisdiction in the state. The Honorable C. Kimi Kondo serves as the Presiding Judge over 12 judicial officers and 200 plus staff. The Court adjudicates all misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor crimes, infractions, and civil violations authorized under the Seattle Municipal Code and certain Revised Code of Washington Statutes. During 2013, the Court processed approximately 675,000 infractions and approximately 10,000 criminal filings. Recently the Court migrated to electronic viewing of documents. The next phase involves re-engineering business processes and creating electronic document management systems.