What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program/Project Specialist position at New Mexico Courts?
Administrative Office of the Courts
Business Unit: 24100
Program/Project Specialist #00053543-24100, Full-Time, Perm, in Gallup, NM
# of Positions: 1
Opening Date: 03-15-2023 - Close Date: 03-31-2023
Job Pay Range: HH: $18.974- $37.947 per hour
Target Pay Range/Rate: $22.531 per hour
The Eleventh Judicial District & Magistrate Courts is recruiting for a Full-Time, Classified, Program/Project Specialist position, #00053543-24100, with the Pretrial Services Program for McKinley County at the Gallup Magistrate Court. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Acting under general direction, perform a variety of detailed, technical administrative and judicial support activities include analyzing and resolving court administrative and operational issues as they relate to Special Court programs and projects. Finalist(s) may be subject to criminal background checks.
EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES
COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant should demonstrate their knowledge of program or project planning and techniques; knowledge of problem solving and conflict resolution principles; program or project reporting; general organizational structure of the judiciary; governmental confidentiality regulations; general knowledge of specialty courts; protective services; drug test procedures; surveillance systems; and computerized data collection.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following functions are representative, but not all-inclusive of the work environment and physical demands an employee may expect to encounter in performing tasks assigned to this job. Work 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.
* This job description is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions performed *
BENEFITS
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Business or Public Administration, social sciences or a related field.
- Education Substitution: Two (2) years of experience, performing increasingly responsible administrative or clerical duties for a Special Court Program may substitute for education on a year for year basis.
- Experience: Two (2) years of administrative and/or clerical experience related to programs or projects, including experience as a legal office specialist.
- Experience Substitution: Secondary education in a related field may substitute for up to one (1) year of experience. Thirty (30) semester hours equals one (1) year of experience.
- Other: May be required to obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of hire.
TO APPLY: Submit a Judicial Branch Application for Employment or a Resume with a Resume Supplemental form, along with proof of education by 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2023 to:
Eleventh Judicial District & Magistrate Courts
Human Resources
103 S Oliver Drive
Aztec, NM 87410
Fax: 505-334-7762
Email: 11thjdchr@nmcourts.gov
Application forms and job description may be picked up or dropped off at:
Eleventh Judicial District & Magistrate Courts
103 S. Oliver Drive, Aztec
285 S. Boardman Ave, Gallup
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