Deputy Court Administrator
17 hours ago
Houston
Employer Harris County Salary $118,019.00 - $182,208.00 Annually Location Houston, TX Job Type Regular Full-time Job Number 15979 Department District Courts Opening Date 12/15/2025 Closing Date Continuous • Description, • Benefits, • 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. If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email Requirements 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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of:, • 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. Skill in:, • 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. Ability to:, • 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. Preferences • 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. Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: • Regular Full-Time, • Monday – Friday | 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., • $ 118,019 - $ 182,208 Annually, • Depends on Qualifications Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan. The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions: Health & Wellness Benefits • Medical Coverage, • Dental Coverage, • Vision Coverage, • Wellness Plan, • Life Insurance, • Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance, • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, • Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service), • Eleven (11) County-observed holidays, • One (1) floating holiday per year, • Paid Parental Leave*, • Sick Leave Retirement Savings Benefit, • Professional learning & development opportunities, • Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan), • Flexible work schedule*, • METRO RideSponsor Program*, • Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas. In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed. For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website: 01 Which of the following best describes your education as it relates to this position? • High School Diploma or G.E.D., • Associates Degree, • Bachelor's Degree, • Master's Degree, • Doctorate Degree, • None of the Above 02 Which of the following disciplines best relates to your degree most relevant to this position?, • Public Administration, • Judicial Administration, • Business Administration, • Other Related Field, • Unrelated Field, • N/A 03 Which of the following best describes your verifiable years of relevant work experience in court operations and management? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history), • Less than seven (7) years, • Seven (7) years but less than eight (8) years, • Eight (8) years but less than nine (9) years, • Nine (9) years or more, • I do not have this experience 04 Which of the following best describes your verifiable years of supervisory experience? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history), • Less than five (5) years, • Five (5) years but less than six (6) years, • Six (6) years but less than seven (7) years, • Seven (7) or more years, • I do not have this experience. 05 Do you have experience in any of the following executive court management strategies, concepts and tools? Select all that apply., • Jury Management, • Strategic Planning, • Budgeting, • Personnel Management, • Case Flow Management, • Statistics and Data Analysis, • Business Process Re-Engineering, • Project Management, • Use of Various Court Technologies, • None of the Above 06 Have you received any of the following? (Select all that apply. ) (Each designation and/or license must be placed on the applicable section of the application.), • Institute for Court Management (ICM) Fellow graduate, • Certified Court Executive (CCE), • Certified Court Manager (CCM) from the National Center for State Courts, • None of the Above. 07 Do you have experience working in a large general jurisdiction court?, • Yes, • No