Court Executive Officer (CEO)
POSITION SUMMARY
Under direction of the presiding judge of the Court, this executive-level position provides strategic direction and has overall management authority and responsibility for the non-judicial administration and operations of the Court.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a single incumbent at-will executive level position that is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the judges. This position is responsible for providing strategic direction, program and budget development, coordination, and goal setting for the Court. It is the highest non-judicial position in the Court.
SCOPE
The Court Executive Officer (CEO) has overall management authority and responsibility for the smooth and efficient operation of the Court. The position has full supervisory responsibility, directly and through subordinate managers and supervisors, for the Court's employees. The position works under the direction of the presiding judge and must exercise considerable discretion with respect to assignments and duties. The CEO works directly with members of the Judicial Council of California and other CEOs on Court administration policy and issues that affect the judicial branch.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
- Works closely with the presiding judge to plan and implement administrative and operational programs and policies for the Court; directs the development and implementation of organizational policies, procedures, and goals for the Court; oversees personnel plans, calendar and case-flow management, new legislation implementation, fiscal and human resources policies, labor negotiations, labor and employee relations policies, automated systems, and records management.
- Oversees short- and long-range planning and program development.
- Manages staff directly and indirectly through subordinate managers and supervisors, including hiring and training staff, assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, administering disciplinary actions, and resolving personnel matters.
- Makes recommendations to the presiding judge on budget priorities.
- Prepares, implements, and oversees the Court budget.
- Negotiates contracts on behalf of the Court.
- Identifies problems and recommends procedural and administrative changes to the Court
- Represents the Court in negotiations.
- Works with information technology and operations staff on the initiation of the Court moving to a Fileless/ Digital Court.
- Serves as a liaison for the Court with the Judicial Council, committees of the Legislature, the media, State, County, City officials, and other governmental agencies.
- Serves on local and state committees, task forces and working groups; attends meetings of special commissions, civil groups, and committees of the County as the Court's representative.
- Oversees and monitors the effectiveness of Court operations.
- Oversees Court administration, including Fiscal, Human Resources, Information Technology, Facilities, and Court Program Management.
- Serves as Jury Commissioner.
- Other duties as set forth in California Rules of Court, rule 10.610.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Equivalent to possession of a bachelor's degree in court administration, business or public administration, criminal justice, or a closely related field.
AND
Experience: Seven years of progressively responsible administration experience in a court or judicial branch agency, including five years of management experience.
Additional directly related experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.
Driver's License: A valid California Class C driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation is required to carry out job-related essential functions.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The salary for this position ranges from $165,000 - $195,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications. The Court also offers an excellent benefits package: SELECTION PROCEDURES The selection process is confidential. Submitted cover letters, resumes, statements of qualifications and applications received before the deadline will be evaluated to determine if the candidate meets the minimum qualifications as previously stated. The Court will further evaluate these documents and select for interview only those candidates it deems may best meet the needs of the Court. THIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION, SERVING AT THE PLEASURE OF THE COURT. Equal Opportunity / ADA Employer Superior Court of California County of Tuolumne 12855 Justice Center Drive Sonora, CA 95370 WWW.TUOLUMNE.COURTS.CA.GOV The Court's mission is to provide justice under the law, equally, impartially, and expeditiously, with dignity and respect for all. TUOLUMNE COUNTY The County of Tuolumne (population 56,000) was incorporated in 1850 as one of the original 27 counties in the State of California. Stretching from the foothills to the crest of the Sierras, Tuolumne County is both a recreation paradise and a wonderful place to live. The county contains historic gold mining towns, the pristine Emigrant Wilderness, world-renowned Yosemite National Park, and numerous lakes and rivers. The beautiful City of Sonora is the county seat and the city and surrounding rural communities provide a lifestyle sought by many. The area enjoys a mild four-season climate. While a light snow may fall a few times a year, winters are relatively mild and above the fog of the San Joaquin Valley. This rural setting lies only a half an hour from local ski resorts and mountain recreation, 120 miles from San Francisco, a few hours from Lake Tahoe, and within an hour of Yosemite National Park. ABOUT THE COURT AND TUOLUMNE COUNTY The Court has four judges and one commissioner. The annual operating budget is approximately $5 million for FY 2024-2025. The Court employs approximately 42 staff. The court moved to a new $71 million dollar Courthouse in 2021. The Court has onsite parking. Send resume to: Justin.Logan@jud.ca.gov
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