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Director of Municipal Court Administration - City of Odessa, TX (ID: 324645) |
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Title | Director of Municipal Court Administration |
Type | Courts |
Date Posted | 2019-03-05 |
City / Organization | City of Odessa, TX |
Website | Click Here for the Position Listing |
Description | Director of Municipal Court Administration Summary: Responsible for the planning, organization and administration of municipal court activities. Scope of Responsibility: Works cooperatively with the judicial and legal staff, other agencies, the public and City departments courteously, efficiently and effectively while directing administrative duties, maintenance of records, collection of monies, and the providing of other essential services for the Municipal Court. Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Provides administrative direction and coordination for the Municipal Court including budget preparation and administration, personnel, statistics, purchasing, financial reporting, jury management and other major staff services.
2. Plans, develops and incorporates policies and procedures for the Court. Directs the development of administrative programs required to achieve court objectives.
3. Prepares annual budget; monitors and controls expenditures for the Municipal Court.
4. Directs and evaluates the effectiveness of personnel and administrative programs to determine requirements for program modification and personnel training, promotion or reassignment; establishes training programs for court personnel.
5. Resolves citizen conflicts and problems regarding warrants, arrests, tickets and other problems as required.
6. Coordinates court activities with the Municipal Judges, Prosecutor's Office, Police Department and other Department Directors.
7. Maintains court records in accordance with state laws; keeps current on new laws impacting Class C misdemeanors and traffic laws.
8. Confers with judges, attorneys, and public and private agencies and criminal justice system participants to ensure adequate communication, administrative services and provides for changing or unusual demands.
9. Promotes and maintains positive relations with other City personnel, attorneys, other agencies, the media and the public.
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, closely related field required or equivalent education, training and experience. Five (5) years' experience in a Municipal Court Administrative office with a minimum of two (2) years in an administrative or supervisory position required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
License and certification requirements: A valid Texas State Driver's License is required.
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