Court Operations Manager

• Manages the daily non-judicial operations at one or more Court locations or divisions. 
• Consistently demonstrates strong leadership skills and team building abilities. 
• Develops new policies and procedures to create more efficient and effective processes and in response to legislative changes impacting the court; reviews and updates existing policies and procedures as applicable.   
• Prepares and maintains procedures manuals and program protocols. 
• Conducts detailed analysis and prepares statistical reports and various reports and studies related to staff, workflow, case flow, and court operations performance. 
• Assists with monitoring division/facility resource needs; projects future needs; recommends staffing, service, supplies, and systems. 
• Participates in grant and budget development, management and monitoring, as assigned.
• Sets and ensures employee compliance with performance standards.   
• Plans, assigns, schedules, evaluates, trains, and directs the work of subordinate supervisory, and clerical staff. 
• Conduct employment interviews and makes recommendations on the hiring of new Court personnel. 
• Coordinates with other managers to ensure effective communication between all Court divisions and uniform Court-wide application of Court policies. 
• Administers discipline and assists in the adjudication of grievances. 

• Principles, practices, and techniques of organizational management, supervision, staff development, and training, performance evaluation and personnel administration 
• Applicable rules and statutes relative to California trial court functions and procedures
• Code of Ethics for California Court Employees
• Court methods and practices; legal terminology and document processing. 
• Courtroom activities and procedures
• Principles of budget administration and financial record keeping 
• Principles of program development, implementation, administration and evaluation 
• Grant research, writing and administration 
• Modern office equipment including computers, fax machines and copiers
• Computer software applications including the Court’s case and queue management systems, as well as email,  word processing and spreadsheet programs 
• Modern office practices such as filing, records maintenance, preparing correspondence and reports
• Basic mathematical computations 
• Principles of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation 
• Basic public contact and customer service techniques
• Cash handling and cash drawer balancing techniques

• Manage personnel and multiple divisions and administer personnel procedures including disciplinary actions 
• Provide leadership to subordinate supervisors and support staff, encourage positive, professional relationships and effectively build a team environment 
• Resolve internal staff conflicts and promote a positive work environment  
• Perform a broad range of general supervisory duties including assisting, training, and reviewing subordinates in the performance of their duties; maintaining performance and disciplinary standards, and conducting reviews and evaluations 
• Develop and conduct in-service training programs 
• Establish and implement division policies, procedures, and goals; monitor the effectiveness and results of operations through statistical and other analysis, and make recommendations as appropriate 
• Manage multiple programs and projects while maintaining priorities; effectively multi-task and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives, and make sound recommendations based on findings; exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines; reason analytically and organize facts 
• Prepare clear, concise, and grammatically correct reports; prepare and maintain written procedures manuals; perform complex legal research; read, interpret, and apply technical or legal materials, and requirements 
• Understand, explain, and apply laws, rules, and regulations
• Communicate both verbally and in writing, carry out written and verbal instructions with minimal direction 
• Maintain confidentiality; handle sensitive or confidential legal matters on behalf of the Court  
• Work cooperatively and interact tactfully with the public, justice partners, Court employees, judicial officers and with others contacted in the course of work 
• Maintain flexibility, professionalism and composure, and function appropriately under pressure or in stressful situations  
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a personal computer
• Travel between Court facilities when required

Additional Information   

Criminal History Requirement: Candidates are required to pass a criminal history background check.

Transportation Requirement: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required or the ability to provide alternate transportation that meets job requirements.

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Personal mobility to work in various office settings, locations and in confined work spaces; manual dexterity to use computers and standard office equipment; ability to lift and carry items occasionally weighing up to seventy (70) pounds; pushing objects weighing up to 200 pounds and pulling objects weighing up to 100 pounds; physical ability to sit for extended periods of time; stoop, reach overhead, bend, crawl, climb stairs and occasionally climb ladders to access equipment; constant finger and manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and work with small wiring and cables; vision which can be corrected to a level sufficient to read hand-written, typed and computer generated information and data, as well as computer terminal displays; hearing and speech ability sufficient to enable communication by telephone and in person.

Work Environment: While performing the responsibilities of this classification, the following work environment characteristics are representative of the environment an employee will encounter. Incumbents will perform work inside of buildings, in an office environment and in a controlled environmental facility, with little exposure to outdoor temperatures, dirt, or dust. The working conditions are typically quiet but may be loud at times at some locations and will require working alone or closely with others. The noise level and traffic level in the work environment are similar to a busy office. This role requires heavy use of a computer or laptop, including keyboard and mouse, and routine use of other standard office equipment. Travel to visit other branches within the county, or neighboring counties, and travel to attend professional meetings and trainings in and outside of the county may be required on a frequent basis. Normal court business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Projects, maintenance work, and other position duties which impact court operations may necessitate this position working beyond normal business hours or on the weekend. Alternate work shifts may occur. 

Disclaimer: This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an incumbent assigned to this job classification.  It is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of incumbents so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be available to a qualified individual with a disability which will enable them to perform the essential functions of the classification.

Application Process: 

Please submit a complete online application, including responses to the required supplemental questions, at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/buttecourt.  Applications will not be accepted by other means.

This recruitment will remain open until May 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM.  The best-qualified candidates will be selected to advance to an interview. First round interviews are expected to take place on May 11, 2026, at the Oroville Courthouse. 

Salary : $84,674 - $102,923