Court Executive 1B (Assistant Criminal Division Manager) Job at New Jersey Courts, Hackensack, NJ

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  • New Jersey Courts
  • Hackensack, NJ

Job Description

Description

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.

SALARY: The salary range for this position is $88,625.12 to $142,404.72. 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.

Should additional positions become available within five (5) months of the closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional positions.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Bergen Vicinage is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent leadership and communication skills to oversee criminal court operations under the general direction of the Criminal Division Manager (Court Executive 2B). The selected individual will be responsible for assisting in formulating and directing the implementation of Judiciary plans, programs, goals, policies and procedures, and managing Judiciary resources. The successful candidate must also demonstrate the ability to be flexible and to manage successfully within a fast-paced environment.

REMOTE WORK 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.

Example of Duties

Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.

Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Working closely and collaboratively with the Criminal Division Manager and Criminal Judges
  • Advising staff on deadlines, rules and regulations
  • Keeping current on legislation, court rules and Judiciary policies affecting the division
  • Interpreting accounting and financial data
  • Preparing statistical reports
  • Recommending personnel actions
  • Evaluating the performance of staff and preparing performance advisories
  • Mentoring, coaching, and making training recommendations 
  • Assessing staff training needs
  • Attending and participating in criminal committee and subcommittee meetings that deal with statewide policy 
  • Explaining Judiciary policies and procedures to customers
  • Investigating complaints
  • Assisting in the implementation of operating procedures/systems
  • Performing other duties as required

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and three years of professional administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in reviewing court activities for compliance with laws, court rules or administrative directives; consulting with judges, attorneys and law clerks; evaluating case management systems; coordinating activities between agencies, government and enforcement units; and/or preparing and analyzing case processing statistical reports.

Substitution:  Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate's degree and two years of additional professional experience may be substituted for the required bachelor's degree. A master's degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above -OR- a law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above.

Education Note:  Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See )

Supplemental Information

Driver's License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.

Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need. 

 
HOW TO APPLY:

The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.

The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.  

The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 
Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice

NeoGov applicant support at 1-877-204-4442 (toll free call)
Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mountain Time (MT)

Job Tags

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