Under the direction of the Presiding Judge and consistent with the law and rules of court, the Court Executive Officer must manage and is responsible for all of the following: personnel; budget; contracts; calendar management; technology; jury; facilities; records; recommendations regarding procedural and administration changes to the Court; and public relations. The work provides for a wide variety of independent decision-making, within legal and general policy and regulatory guidelines. The Court Executive Officer exercises general direction and supervision to the entire non-judicial staff through subordinate levels of supervision.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Any combination of training and experience appropriate to the position of Court Executive Officer, including knowledge of court administrative principles and practices; comprehensive understanding of the functions, organization and processes of a court and the judicial system; and familiarity and experience with the implementation of court administrative best practices.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree AND at least seven (7) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a court environment, including at least two years in an executive management capacity (e.g., Court Executive Officer, Assistant or Deputy Court Executive Officer).
- Master’s degree preferred in public, business, or criminal justice administration or closely related field, or substantially similar educational attainment.
- Proven track record of encouraging and promoting organizational, operational, and/or technological innovation.
- Proven track record of fostering positive and supportive employee relations.
- Additional Desirable Qualifications: Prior experience as a Court Executive Officer.
- Graduation from the National Center for State Courts Executive Development Program or substantially similar certification program.
License and Certification Requirements:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment.