Director of HR and Court Services - (25140896)
The first review of applications will be May 12, 2025.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of public and business administration, human resources, court management and administration, budgeting and financial management, court funding, case management, supervision, process improvement, performance management, negotiation and conflict management, and group facilitation.
• Knowledge of project management techniques as related to court services management, planning, and implementation.
• Knowledge of automated case and financial management systems.
• Knowledge of court process and terminology.
• Knowledge of principles of leadership, organizational structures, and management effectiveness.
• Ability to think logically and apply analytical reasoning.
• Ability to interpret and resolve problems and issues.
• Skill in the operation of personal computer equipment.
• Skill in utilizing spreadsheet, word processing, and graphic software applications.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• None required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, court management, judicial administration, criminal justice, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least five years of progressively responsible administrative, or professional experience.
• A master’s degree in one of the above fields and/or graduation from the Institute for Court Management (ICM), Court Executive Development Program, is preferred.
• Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possess of the knowledge, abilities and skills listed above.
  Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
  Training Assignment: Not Applicable
  Salary: $ 87,360.00 - 97,760.00 Yearly
  Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible
  Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
  Number of Openings: 1
  Employee Status: Regular
  Schedule: Full-Time
  Job Type: Standard
  Shift: Day Job
  Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
  Primary Location: Helena
  Agency: Judicial Branch
  Union: 000 - None
  Posting Date: Apr 15, 2025, 5:14:35 PM
  Closing Date (based on your computer’s timezone): May 10, 2025, 12:59:00 AM
  Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, References
  Contact Name: Jeff Plum | Contact Email: jeff.plum@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-444-5183

• Plans, develops, manages, and oversees the Court Services Division and its activities for the Supreme Court and District Courts.
• Advises employees and supervisors on employment and personnel issues including discipline, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), requests for reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employee grievances, and discrimination complaints.
• Draft correspondence and provide guidance to District Court Judges and other Branch supervisors regarding employee disciplinary matters.
• Assists in developing and administering procedures for the employment and use of court reporters in the District Courts.
• Coordinates with staff, workgroups, and committees on issues addressing access to justice and develops educational materials and forms for self-representing litigants and to improve the public’s understanding of and access to the court system.
• Directs, develops, and implements court improvement projects and management studies in areas of case processing; court budgeting and finance; and space and facilities management.
• Directs and provides technical assistance, support, information, training, and other services to improve court operations and administration statewide; develops, revises, and implements standards, rules, and guidelines to achieve uniform policies and procedures.
• Monitors and analyzes the status of legislation affecting the judiciary and prepares and drafts legislative proposals.
• Directs and assigns staff in management reviews, data collection, court performance and productivity evaluation projects to assist courts in improving administrative structures, processes and procedures, and manuals.
• Assesses judicial and staff orientation and training needs and coordinates with office staff on continuing education programs.
• Maintains and assures quality of court services records, data, and information.
• Provides staff assistance and support to committees and workgroups involving court-related issues, coordinates with state and local government officials on court service matters