Municipal Division Manager - Trenton, United States - New Jersey Courts

New Jersey Courts

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Trenton, United States

1 week ago

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Description

Description:

When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public's trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.

SALARY:

The salary range for this position is $99,899.51 to $152, For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range.

For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater.

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The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth._**The Mercer Vicinage is seeking an individual committed to the provision of quality service, with strong leadership, administrative, conflict management, communication and writing skills to serve as the Municipal Division Manager.

Under the direction of the Trial Court Administrator, this position serves with the Presiding Judge of the Municipal Courts as the executive component of the Municipal Division of the Superior Court.

The Municipal Division Manager ensures that the Vicinage's 12 Municipal Courts operate in compliance with the New Jersey Court Rules, Statutes, Administrative Directives and policies established by the Administrative Office of the Courts and the Vicinage Assignment Judge.

The Municipal Division Manager plans and provides support and oversight to the Vicinage's municipal courts in all areas of court administration and operations, including:

case management; backlog reduction; court improvement plans; continuity of operations; on-site visitations; court session evaluations; court consolidations; facility renovations; security plans; budgets; presentations and trainings; hiring and recommending personnel actions; budgets; financial audits; certification and accreditation status of court personnel; volunteer mediation program; and technical assistance to municipal Judges and court staff.

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REMOTE WORK:The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

Example of Duties:

Provides guidance to the Assignment Judge, Municipal Presiding Judge and Trial Court Administrator on municipal court matters.
Formulates and directs the implementation of Judiciary programs, policies and procedures.
Manages Judiciary resources.
Facilitates and/or leads discussion among Judges, court personnel and municipal officials.
Administers division budget.
Responds to inquiries and investigates complaints from the public, litigants and attorneys.
Supervises staff and sets objectives for work performance.
Assigns workload to team members.
Frequently travel throughout Mercer County and the State of New Jersey.
Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience which shall have included responsibility for reviewing court activities for compliance with laws, court rules or administrative directives; consulting with judges, attorneys and law clerks; evaluating case management systems; coordinating activities between agencies, government and enforcement units; and/or preparing and analyzing case processing statistical reports and three years of supervision of staff.

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Substitution:Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate's degree and two years of additional professional experience may be substituted for the required bachelor's degree. A master's degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above

OR a law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above.

Supplemental Information:

Driver's License:
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essentia