Senior Manager - Operations Services

notice of change: new deadline date

under direction of a deputy executive officer, this position manages a branch or a major court operations department, or multiple operation units of the ventura superior court. This position is also expected to perform other related duties as assigned. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• plans, organizes, controls, integrates, implements and evaluates the administrative and operational functions, goals and mission of a court unit consistent with the court's strategic goals and mission.
• responsible for the development, preparation, and presentation of periodic and special branch or departmental reports and statements.
• maintains an awareness of legislation and court mandates which impact court functions and reporting responsibilities.
• evaluates, develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with court rules, policies and applicable laws.
• reviews, monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned court operation unit(s); identifies problem areas; develops recommendations for solutions; and works to implement improvements to operations and procedures.
• participates in preparing and implementing the unit's budget; reviews, approves and monitors budget expenditures.
• provides direction in the selection, retention, development, training, and performance evaluation of the staff in the assigned area(s).
• participates in the development of the court's case management systems.
• exercises tact and diplomacy in dealing with highly sensitive, complex and confidential issues, complaints and situations with broad effects on court policies and issues.
• establishes and maintains effective working relationships with judicial officers, court employees, governmental agencies, members of the public and others encountered in the course of work.

• participates in special court related projects.

a combination of extensive administrative, supervision or management experience and education which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of this classification. A typical way to acquire those knowledge, skills and abilities would be eight (8) years of work experience at ventura superior court, with two (2) years of the eight (8) as a court manager – operations in ventura superior court, or equivalent experience in a superior court in california.

Related college degree may be used to replace two years (2) of the overall work experience at ventura superior court, plus three (3) years as court manager – operations.

• court organization, ordinances, rules, policies, and procedures relating to the administration of one or more operational units.
• general functions and organization of the judicial system, including the various units of the court, areas of litigation and the roles and functions of other legal and law enforcement agencies.
• principles and practices of effective management and supervision.
• federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions applicable to areas of assigned responsibility.
• principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, reporting and maintenance of public records.
• principles and practices of effective business communications.

• direct and plan the operations and functions of an assigned court unit.
• perform difficult and complex analyses and research, evaluate alternatives and develop sound conclusions and recommendations.
• understand, interpret, explain and apply local, state, and federal policy, laws and regulations applicable to areas of responsibility.
• evaluate work processes and recommend and implement improvements.
• present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively.
• prepare, analyze, clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies and other written materials.

• ability to use a personal computer and its peripherals including keyboard, mouse and monitor for extended periods of time.
• ability to sit for extended periods of time.
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