Deputy Court Executive Officer 2 (U) #00000870-24400 & #00000896-24400 Full-Time, At-Will, in Albuquerque, NM

About the role

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is recruiting for two (2) full-time, at-will Deputy Court Executive Officer 2 positions in the Administrative Division in Albuquerque, NM.

Essential Tasks

• Work closely with court judges, law enforcement representatives, the Metropolitan Detention Center and city and county officials.
• Participate on statewide committees.
• May testify before legislative committees.
• May perform other duties in order to meet the operational needs of the Court.

Examples Of Job Duties

• Provides general operational and administrative direction to and supervision of court employees.
• Aids in the oversight and management of administration to include finance, facilities, security, human resources, and information systems.
• Makes recommendations to the Court Executive Officer regarding budget priorities and develops long and short-term strategic financial goals.
• Assists in the oversight, review and/or preparation of the financial audit process, grant administration, fixed assets, and facility administration.
• Makes recommendations to the Administrative Authority regarding employee discipline, application of human resource policies, and other human resource matters.
• May review and approve court financial reports, reconciliations, financial statements, or expenditures, and ensure purchases comply with the NM Procurement Code.
• May serve as Chief Financial Officer and/or Chief Procurement Officer for the court.
• May directly or indirectly oversee the negotiation and management of contracts on behalf of the court and in accordance with established contracting procedures and applicable laws.
• May manage the court’s jury operations including the efficient use of state and citizens’ time and resources.
• May be responsible for response to public records requests and new media requests.
• May serve as the point person or assist in a court’s emergency operations plan.
• May advise Court Management on emergency operations and preparedness.
• May plan current and future court facility and space needs; work with county managers, architects, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors in the modification, maintenance or upgrade of existing facilities.
• May assist in the research, development, coordination, and tracking of legislative initiatives and bills; researches and drafts proposed legislation; provides testimony and develops strategies for passage of legislation; performs bill analyses for effect and impact on the court; analyzes court/program needs and addresses requests from the legislature and other interested parties.
• May assist and serve as liaison to state, county, municipal or private organizations; consult and collaborate with managers, employees, state agencies, state legislators, the public, press, attorneys, and private vendors.
• Prepares comprehensive status and statistical reports, rules, procedures, and addresses citizen complaints.
• May be appointed to internal judicial and external community steering committees to develop and manage efficient court processes and policies, and make recommendations relevant to the court’s jurisdiction and initiatives.
• May advise the court’s judges on performance measures and case management best practices, and assist in equitably assigning caseloads to the court’s judges.
• May develop and implement information technology solutions for the court, including fixed assets.

Competencies/Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in budget development, management of multiple diverse programs and staff, policy development, delivering presentations to a diverse audience including testifying before a legislative or similar body, and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the organization and functions of the judicial branch of government.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and direct change that benefits the operations of the court, and provide exemplary leadership through integrity, honesty, respect, and effective team-building skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver's license and travel may be required. The assigned work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co-workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Judicial Administration, Criminology, Management, or a directly related field.
• Experience: Five (5) years of experience in court management or a criminal justice system overseeing multiple disciplines such as budget, finance, procurement, human resources, contracts administration, or a directly related field, and two (2) years experience supervising multiple staff.

To Apply

Applicants interested in applying should complete a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment (Revised 7/29/24) or a Resume Supplemental Form (Revised 7/29/24) and submit with a signature and date to the Human Resource Division prior to 5 p.m. Application Forms are available in Microsoft Word Format and Adobe PDF Format. Resume Supplemental Forms are available in Microsoft Word Format and Adobe PDF Format. Human Resources Division 401 Lomas NW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 Telephone: (505) 841-9819 | Fax No: (505) 222-4823 Email: metrjobs-grp@nmcourts.gov Website: https://webapps.metrocourt.state.nm.us/HRjobsapp/job_ops Proof Of Education Is Required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants selected for an interview must notify the Human Resource Division at (505) 841-9819 of the need for an accommodation.