Court Administrator/ Clerk

at  City of Grand Rapids

JOB

The purpose of this job is to provide management authority and responsibility for the non-judicial components of the Court. Provides strategic direction, program and budget setting, and overall supervision for all court departments and activities.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.Oversees and manages all court personnel through subordinate management staff, including collective bargaining, recruitment, training, supervision discipline and termination of staffOversees fiscal management, including budget preparation and administration, purchasing, payroll and financial control functions for budgetFormulates policies and procedures regarding modification and adoption of rules, local administrative orders and guidelines established by the Michigan Supreme Court, City of Grand Rapids or the judges of the court and develops plans to implement them when approvedManages case flow, office automation, jury, court information, records management initiatives and improvementsServes as liaison and spokesman for the court with city, county, state government, law enforcement, legal representatives, media and other community organizationsAnalyzes proposed legislation and administrative regulation from Supreme Court, state and local entities for their impact on the court. Continuously reviews periodicals, newspapers, association postings for court innovation initiatives and organizational improvement ideasIdentifies problems and areas for improvements; recommends procedural and administrative changesProvides facility and equipment oversight and managementPerforms related work as required

Required Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in criminal justice, business administration, public administration or a related field.–AND–At least three (3) to five (5) years of experience managing large, complex criminal justice/judicial organizations.–OR–Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.Required Licenses or CertificationsNon