JOB
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 $67,241.07 to $116,745.30 for Schedule A, and $67,241.07 to $110,908.04 for Schedule B. 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. Judiciary employees hired prior to August 29, 2015, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after August 29, 2015, are considered Schedule B.The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.The Burlington Vicinage Civil Division has an exciting opportunity for a strong leader with outstanding communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to supervise a case management team.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
Under the general direction of the Civil Division Manager and Assistant Civil Division Manager(s), the selected individual will manage and coordinate the work activities of a team of professional, paraprofessional, and support staff who perform specialized civil case management, case processing, and provide extensive customer service. The successful candidate will work with internal and external customers, including self-represented litigants, attorneys, judges and other stakeholders, as well as members of the public.Duties may include but are not limited to: lead, supervise, mentor, train, and develop, and evaluate a case management team,advise management or supervisors on personnel issues, and recommend personnel actions, answer questions posed by judges, the public, clients, customers, complainants, co-workers, subordinates, or supervisors,communicate policies, rules or regulations to staff or team members,coordinate, plan, and prioritize the work of a team,define objectives for work performance, for example, performance standards, performance management, or work outputs,conduct formal work performance evaluations with staff or team members,develop team goals,implement and/or oversee proper implementation of operating procedures or systems,develop and implement vision or leadership strategies to accomplish organizational or unit goals, regulate the flow of work in accordance with operating schedules,prepare and monitor statistical reports,compile and analyze statistical data on workload volume, backlog, and personnel actions,direct work between units or teams,conduct formal work performance evaluations with staff,review and correct work of staff or team members,provide direction for achieving organization, unit, or project goals to assure that time and quality standards are met,schedule staff or team members’ work hours or vacation time,perform related work as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Note: Court Services Supervisor 2 is an unclassified position and the Judiciary has the non-reviewable right to remove employees in this position. Removed employees in this position will be permitted to return to their previously held career service title and if no prior career service title was held, the Judiciary will make good faith reasonable efforts to place the employee in another position.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 JusticeNeoGov applicant support at 1-877-204-4442 (toll free call) Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mountain Time (MT)