Deputy Court Administrator

About the role

A class incumbent performs with general direction from and reports to the Superior Court Administrator and is responsible for coordinating the non-judicial activities and operations of the court in Sussex County. An incumbent participates in the Court’s strategic planning initiative and conducts ongoing assessment and analysis of business issues having state-wide impact.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to various departments of Superior Court.
• Recommends and implements internal administrative policies, rules and regulations throughout the state.
• Chairs the Court's strategic planning initiative; works with Court Administration and Judicial Officers in the development and implementation of the strategic plan.
• Recommends and arranges for training for court employees.
• Assists in the management of space, equipment and facility needs of the Court.
• Identifies space and facility needs and coordinates the development of new space.
• Compiles and analyzes statistical data as needed.
• Directs the record management activities of the Court with respect to the creation, retention and disposition of court forms and records materials.
• Works with Court Administrator to ensure that the legislative changes are implemented in the Court.

Requirements

• Six months experience in operations management which includes planning, directing, coordinating, controlling and evaluating operations typically through subordinate supervisors.
• Three years experience in developing solutions and providing recommendations, guidance and direction to management or officials in accomplishing organizational and operational goals and objectives and identifying and resolving issues.
• Three years experience in interpreting court rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of developing policies or procedures.