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Job description
DEFINITION
Under general direction, plans, organizes, and manages one or more complex programs within the San Luis Obispo Superior Court system by providing direction, supervision and training in assigned program area; may be required to assist or perform tasks in the assigned program area; serves as a member of the Court's management/supervisory team.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This class is characterized by program and supervisory responsibility for program planning, development, monitoring and coordination within the Superior Court. Incumbents may be required to perform work within several assigned programs of a difficult and complex nature and may perform routine program tasks when called upon to do so. This class is distinguished from the Court Operations Officer in that the latter is responsible for the overall management of Court Operations which includes Criminal, Civil and Judicial support program components.
Plans, organizes and manages the activities of one or more complex Court programs in accordance with laws, regulations and Court policies
Assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of service to the Court and the public
Supervises the work within assigned program(s) to ensure that service is delivered in a timely fashion and that legal document processing is accurate, legally sufficient and maintained properly
Evaluates staff work performance and determines method of work assignment
Provides advice to staff on issues in the most difficult or complex cases
May participate in providing direct service
Coordinates with other divisions within the Court and other agencies within the County and State regarding services and programs
Collaborates with staff of other programs or representatives of other agencies on service delivery matters
May direct or participate in administrative studies or projects
May be assigned additional managerial, supervisory and/or administrative responsibilities
May perform additional duties as required
Knowledge of
Policies, regulations and procedures governing assigned programs, operating practices and procedures of Court administration
Program staffing
Personnel practices and procedures within the Court system
Supervision and employee development
Court statistics and reports
Ability to
Plan, organize and manage a Court support services program
Understand, interpret and explain laws, regulations and policies governing Court assigned program operations
Develop and implement operational procedures
Identify and analyze administrative problems and implement operational changes
Make decisions and independent judgments
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Communicate effectively with people of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and temperaments
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Understand program objectives in relation to departmental goals and procedures
Secure cooperation and teamwork among support staff
Organize and prioritize work assignments
Research regulations, procedures and/or reference materials relating to Court administration
Project consequences of decisions
Determine and evaluate levels of performance
Interpret judicial and administrative direction and incorporate it into operation policy and procedure
Maintain confidentiality of information
Recognize and respect limited authority and responsibility
Effectively delegate responsibility and authority to others
Plan, coordinate and initiate actions necessary to implement policy and administrative decisions
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade and five (5) years of significant and directly related legal clerical experience in a Court program such as Civil law, Criminal law, judicial support or administrative support with progressive administrative experience in a Court environment. Proven supervisory and/or lead worker experience is highly desirable.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Strength, dexterity, coordination and vision to use a keyboard and video display terminal on a daily basis
Hearing sufficient to communicate effectively in an office, a Courtroom environment, and with the public and Court staff
Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper
Personal mobility to: work in various office and Courtroom locations
move objects weighing up to 10 pounds such as files, stacks of papers, reference and other materials
move from place to place within an office
sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time
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Worksite address
california, MO, 65018, US
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