Court Administrator San Antonio

Job Summary

Under general direction from the Presiding Judge, is responsible for managing the administrative and managerial non-judicial functions of the municipal court; supervises non-judicial personnel; monitors and assists Presiding Judge in establishing court dockets; assists Presiding Judge in preparing and administering the judicial division budget; and performs related duties as required. Working conditions are in an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Municipal Courts, 401 S. Frio, San Antonio, Texas 78207

7:45 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

• Works directly with Presiding Judge in overseeing all case management operations including court docketing.
• Assists Presiding Judge in preparing and administering the office of the judiciary division budget.
• Supervises employees who work directly or indirectly for the judiciary. Plans, directs, and evaluates work of assigned staff. Assists in selecting, motivating, and evaluating department staff; provides and/or coordinates training and collaborates with employees to correct deficiencies; assists in implementing and administering disciplinary and termination procedures.
• Prepares reports and participates in the development and administration of the court's budget.
• Assists in overseeing all work efforts under the jurisdiction of the Municipal Court. Assists in planning, directing, and coordinating, through subordinate-level staff, the court work plan; meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; and reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures. Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external resources.
• Acts as liaison for City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Texas Legislature, local bar, District Attorney, County and District Court Judges.
• Coordinates with County Jury Clerk in requesting Jury Panels for the Municipal Court.
• Assists in coordinating scheduling of part-time judges and coordinating continuing legal education classes for the judges.
• Performs special projects. Coordinates projects with other managers within the court, outside agencies, and other City departments.
• Develops and coordinates training for all court personnel. Develops, writes, and implements policies and procedures.
• Reviews National Crime Information Center, Texas Crime Information Center, Texas Department of Public Safety (NCIC/TCIC/DPS) databases for criminal histories, warrant records and driving records.
• Updates NCIC/TCIC databases with warrant records and conviction records reported to DPS.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years supervisory experience.
• Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position:
  Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.
• Ability to obtain a Texas Association for Court Administration Certification in Trial Court Administration.
• Valid Texas Crime Information Center and National Crime Information Center (TCIC/NCIC) Certification within one (1) year of employment and re-certified yearly.
• Must maintain Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System Access (TLETS) eligibility for continued employment in position (TLETS provides access to TCIC and NCIC).

Excellent organizational skills.

Experience preparing and managing budget.

• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more…