Deputy Court Administrator

• Leadership of mid-level department managers (i.e. Criminal, Civil, Family and Juvenile District Courts operations managers; administrative services manager; specialty courts manager; and court support services manager).
• Assist with promulgating uniform personnel policies, procedures, and practices.
• Assist with budget preparation, budget monitoring and compliance with other fiscal mandates.
• Assist with strategic planning, project management, and business process reengineering.
• Assist with the implementation of best practices in case management.
• Facilitate meetings with staff and stakeholders.
• Represent DCA at local, county, state and national meetings as needed.
• Monitor the collection, analysis, and reporting of court performance standards.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an academically accredited college or university in Public Administration, Judicial Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field.
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience in court operations and management.
• At least five (5) years of supervisory experience

• Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
• Court operations.
• Civil, Criminal, Family and Juvenile justice systems and justice administration.
• Caseflow management principles and their application in an integrated justice environment.
• Investigative research methods and techniques.
• Principles which foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

• Building productive relationships with judges, court leadership, internal and external customers, community agencies and public officials.
• Public speaking and delivering presentations to individuals and groups.
• Communicating orally and in writing in a clear, concise, and organized manner, using the most suitable format for the material and audience.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Obtaining the support of others and using diplomacy to handle politically sensitive issues.
• The use of computers and applications necessary to perform the job.
• Employee performance evaluation and develop. 

• Thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment, navigate ambiguity, balance the needs of multiple stakeholders, and provide innovative solutions to complex organizational problems.
• Appropriately delegate tasks and authority.
• Learn, understand, and adhere to all applicable federal, state, county, and District Courts rules, policies, and procedures.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

• Ten (10) years of experience in executive court management including: jury management, strategic planning, budgeting, personnel management, case flow management, statistics and data analysis, business process re-engineering, project management, and use of various court technologies.
• Institute for Court Management (ICM) Fellow graduate, Certified Court Executive (CCE), or Certified Court Manager (CCM) from the National Center for State Courts.
• Experience working in a large general jurisdiction court. 

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-Time
• Monday – Friday | 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
  • Variations from those hours may occur, including early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed

Salary:

• $118,019 - $182,208 Annually
• Depends on Qualifications
• Based on 26 Pay Periods