What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Executive 2B (Family Division Manager) position at New Jersey Courts?
Description
If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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 $107,014.85 to $165,655.03. 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.
Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.
Example of Duties
Vicinage 15 Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem Counties is seeking a dynamic, self-directed professional with strong leadership and communication skills who can motivate employees, provide direction, establish and implement internal and statewide procedures, foster teamwork and provide solid management to serve as a Court Executive 2b (Family Division Manager) in a multi-county vicinage.
The successful candidate will also possess excellent customer service skills to uphold the four core values of the Judiciary (independence, integrity, fairness and quality customer service). Under the direction of the Court Executive 3b (Trial Court Administrator), and in conjunction with the Family Division Presiding Judge, this individual will ensure the effective and efficient management of all aspects of family case management for the vicinage. The selected candidate, with the assistance of three assistant managers, will be responsible for directing and supervising the day-to-day operations of the Family Division in each county within the vicinage. The successful candidate will be able to trouble shoot crises and address both the immediate and long-term needs of the division. The successful candidate will have a strong working knowledge of case flow management; statistical collection and analysis; budget development and implementation; and the ability to recommend personnel actions, such as hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining staff in accordance with Judiciary policies and guidelines. The Division Manager will serve as the liaison to a number of committees and conferences and must have strong outreach and collaborative skills; the successful candidate will serve as a coach and mentor to staff; monitor and assess staff performance, as well as prepare and conduct performance evaluations for direct reports; assess staff training needs and requirements for process, performance and behavioral improvements; formulate and develop divisional goals and objectives; and perform other related work as required.
Regular and predictable physical presence at the work site is an essential function of this position.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience which shall have included responsibility for 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 and three years of supervision of staff.
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 degree from an accredited college or university and two years of additional professional experience may be substituted for the required bachelor's degree. A master's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above -OR- a law degree from an approved American Bar Association law school 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 https://naces.org/members/ )
Note: Appointees to Court Executive titles must successfully complete the Management Leadership Development Program within the first 12 months in the title. Any of the required development programs completed prior to appointment will be considered for meeting this requirement.
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)
If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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 $107,014.85 to $165,655.03. 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.
- Travel within the tri-county vicinage will be required.
- This position may be reassigned to another county within the vicinage.
- Every applicant should be aware that if selected for this position, you must be prepared to work in the counties of Cumberland (Bridgeton, NJ), Gloucester (Woodbury & Deptford, NJ), and Salem (Salem, NJ) as needed.
Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.
Example of Duties
Vicinage 15 Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem Counties is seeking a dynamic, self-directed professional with strong leadership and communication skills who can motivate employees, provide direction, establish and implement internal and statewide procedures, foster teamwork and provide solid management to serve as a Court Executive 2b (Family Division Manager) in a multi-county vicinage.
The successful candidate will also possess excellent customer service skills to uphold the four core values of the Judiciary (independence, integrity, fairness and quality customer service). Under the direction of the Court Executive 3b (Trial Court Administrator), and in conjunction with the Family Division Presiding Judge, this individual will ensure the effective and efficient management of all aspects of family case management for the vicinage. The selected candidate, with the assistance of three assistant managers, will be responsible for directing and supervising the day-to-day operations of the Family Division in each county within the vicinage. The successful candidate will be able to trouble shoot crises and address both the immediate and long-term needs of the division. The successful candidate will have a strong working knowledge of case flow management; statistical collection and analysis; budget development and implementation; and the ability to recommend personnel actions, such as hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining staff in accordance with Judiciary policies and guidelines. The Division Manager will serve as the liaison to a number of committees and conferences and must have strong outreach and collaborative skills; the successful candidate will serve as a coach and mentor to staff; monitor and assess staff performance, as well as prepare and conduct performance evaluations for direct reports; assess staff training needs and requirements for process, performance and behavioral improvements; formulate and develop divisional goals and objectives; and perform other related work as required.
Regular and predictable physical presence at the work site is an essential function of this position.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience which shall have included responsibility for 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 and three years of supervision of staff.
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 degree from an accredited college or university and two years of additional professional experience may be substituted for the required bachelor's degree. A master's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above -OR- a law degree from an approved American Bar Association law school 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 https://naces.org/members/ )
Note: Appointees to Court Executive titles must successfully complete the Management Leadership Development Program within the first 12 months in the title. Any of the required development programs completed prior to appointment will be considered for meeting this requirement.
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)
Salary : $107,015 - $165,655
