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| Title: | Municipal Court Administrator |
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| ID: | 1048 |
| Location: | Angleton, TX |
| Department: | Municipal Court |
| Salary Range: | $55,385 yr DOQ |
SUMMARY
Responsible for the professional administration of the Municipal Court operations. Plans, coordinates, and directs the non-judicial services, activities, and operations of the Municipal Court. Establishes, develops, monitors interprets, and enforces policies and procedures set by the judge, prosecutor, and the laws of the state and city. Acts as the court coordinator and the court’s project manager. Research, compile, evaluate, and analyze the court statistical data. Acts as the Court Clerk of the Municipal Court in accordance with state law, city charter, and ordinances. This position requires extensive knowledge of municipal court operations and municipal court law. Performs a wide variety of complex, responsible, and confidential administrative duties in direct support of the municipal court. Must exercise a high degree of independent judgment and discretion. Handles issues and information of a sensitive nature.
**This position requires a criminal background check and is required to always maintain a current Texas drivers’ license in good standing. Must be bondable.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. The position description is subject to change by the city as the needs of the city and requirements of the position change.
- Responsible for the planning, scheduling, and coordinating activities of the municipal court
- Supervises, trains, and evaluates the court staff; administers disciplinary actions.
- Develops, monitors interprets and enforces policies and procedures for department operations. Responsible for implementing the policies the Municipal Judge establishes for administering court policy and procedures.
- Prepares, edits, and revises department correspondence and procedures.
- Responsible for developing, supervising, and monitoring a case flow management system.
- Maintains the court’s software to ensure it effectively meets the needs of the court; makes updates to and manipulates the software for efficiency.
- Researches, compiles, and evaluates court statistical data, and prepares monthly reports including reports to the Texas Judicial Council/Office of Court Administration, the State Comptroller, the Department of Public Safety, and others.
- Prepares financial and statistical reports for the department.
The preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. The city reserves the right to allow substitutions if a candidate or incumbent exceeds requirements in one area but may be deficient in another.
Education & Experience
- HS Diploma required.
- 4 years administrative court experience
- 2 year business experience required
Special License, Certification, and Designation
- Must currently hold the title Certified Municipal Court Clerk Level II
- Certified Municipal Court Clerk (CMCC) preferred or must be obtained within 3 years of hire date.
Special Qualifications
- Requires excellent verbal/written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, strong technology skills.
- Knowledge and proficiency in utilizing computer applications.
- Ability to plan, organize and direct a variety of activities.
- Must be able to analyze data and interpret written material.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work with detailed-oriented information.
- Skilled in public/employee relations and problem-solving.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress, and challenging environment.
- Ability to deal with conflict in a courteous, tactful manner.
- Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Municipal Judge, Prosecutor, City Manager, city employees, and the public.
- Required to abide by the Canons of Judicial Conduct as it applies to Municipal Court staff.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit for prolonged periods of time; talk; hear; use hands or fingers to type and write; handle or feel; reach with arms and hands. The employee may occasionally lift and or move up to 10 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristic described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Office environment, the employee is required to keep their personal workspace in a reasonable and organized manner. This job is typically office-based with little to no exposure to the outdoor elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may increase on court days.
The City of Angleton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
