Manager of Language Services; Court Executive

If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member 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.

The salary range for this position is $ to $. 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.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

The Office of Management and Administrative Services, Support Services Division is seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual committed to quality service, with strong leadership, managerial, communication and writing skills to serve as the statewide Manager of Language Services (Court Executive 2a).

Under the direction of the Assistant Director for Support Services and Chief of Program and Procedures, the Manager of Language Services is responsible for language services operations statewide, including providing support to judges, Operations Division Managers, Vicinage Coordinators of Interpreter Services, Staff Interpreters, and other staff. The Manager of Language Services develops and implements strategic plans, policies and initiatives relating to language services for the Supreme Court of New Jersey and Administrative Director of the Courts.

This position ensures that interpreting and language access procedures comply with the United States and New Jersey Constitutions, New Jersey Statutes, Rules of Court, and Judiciary policies. The Manager of Language Services staffs the Language Access Advisory Committee and other relevant committees and working groups as needed. The selected individual will also communicate with the National Center for State Courts Center and other national groups regarding language services and interpreting.

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.

• Lead, manage, mentor, and elevate team of Central Office Language Services Section staff.
• Develop and implement strategic plans, policies, initiatives, and technical supports relating to statewide language services.
• In collaboration with the Chief of Programs & Procedures and Administrative Supervisor 3, serve as primary language access trainer for language services training and oversee educational offerings for internal and external interpreters.
• Manage and mentor statewide spoken language interpreters and Administrative Supervisor 3.
• Provide high-level oversight of the language testing program and review of the associated data to make determinations for future needs.
• Lead or co-lead language services initiatives at the direction of the Supreme Court of New Jersey and/or Administrative Director of the Courts.
• Oversight of implementation of OSMO 2.0 application and provide necessary training and support.
• Conduct analysis of statistics, prepare reports, and make data driven recommendations to organizational leadership.
• Provide clear directions to staff; including guidance, and milestones and timelines for deliverables in the Language Services Section.
• Draft statewide policy and procedure memos in a concise, well-written, and informative manner.
• Respond timely and completely to requests for assistance from Central Office and vicinage staff.
• Work collaboratively and…