Class Summary

The City of Casper is seeking qualified applicants for a Part-Time Municipal Court Judge to preside over misdemeanors, traffic, and municipal ordinance cases. This position performs judicial and administrative duties essential to the fair and efficient operation of the Casper Municipal Court.

Employment Contract Required

Incumbents perform highly responsible administrative and professional duties as the Municipal Judge for the City.

Reporting Structure

Receives administrative direction from City Council.

Typical Class Essential Duties

Presides over criminal misdemeanors, violations of City ordinances, arraignments, court trials, jury trials, pre-trial hearings, mitigations, sentencing and show-cause hearing for criminal and traffic violators.
Works with Court Administration to organize and oversee the City of Casper Municipal Court docket.
Issuance of warrants, search warrants, subpoenas or other necessary processes for contempt to the same extent as the District Court.
Issuance of statewide bench warrants for violation of a City ordinance.
Advises inmates of their rights and determines bond for a person charged with a violation of a City ordinance to ensure appearance at future court dates.
Supports court activities with Municipal Court Administrator, City Attorney, and other City departments.
Oversees the administration of juror notification and directs jurors in trial cases on their role in the interpretation and application of law.
Develops rules of practice for the City of Casper Municipal Court, which are consistent with Casper Municipal Code, and State statutes governing the practices and proceedings of cases before justices of the peace and constables.
Collaborates with the City Manager, City Council, and applicable City departments to ensure policies, ordinances, and orders are within the parameter of State law and consistent with the values of the community and needs of the departments.
Stays abreast of new legislation and case law affecting offenses and the criminal justice system.
Honorably represents the Court to other City departments, elected officials, outside agencies, the public, community groups, and professional organizations as a judge.
Administers and enforces the City Charter; meets with and advises the City Council on courtroom matters.
Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge Of

Knowledge (position requirements at entry):

Complex public policy issues.
Intergovernmental relations.
Applicable Federal, State, Local and City government codes, rules and regulations.
Administrative principles and practices, including goal and objective development, work planning and employee supervision.
Substantive criminal and traffic law related to City ordinances.
Wyoming Rues of Criminal Procedure and criminal justice system principles.
Wyoming Cannons of Judicial Conduct.
Current courtroom procedures and Wyoming rules of evidence.
Methods of efficient juror utilization.
Court case calendaring methods, development, and principles
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Organization, duties, power, limitations, and authority of City government and the Municipal Court's Office.
Computers and related software applications.

Ability To

Abilities (position requirements at entry):

Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately respond to/investigate observations or employee reports of accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions.
Plan, organize, manage and coordinate a variety of complex City services and programs.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Identify and respond to community and City Council issues, concerns, and needs.
Observe people’s behavior in a courtroom setting.
Manage cases scheduled in the courtroom efficiently and effectively.
Formulate and implement plans and programs pertaining to Municipal Court.
Conduct and control court proceedings, elicit pertinent information, and confine witnesses and litigants to relevant issues.
Appraise factual situations and make appropriate decisions promptly and in accordance with the law.
Maintain confidentiality.
Render legal decisions and assess penalties in a fair and impartial manner.
Assess and prioritize situations under work pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions.
Operate modern office equipment, software, and operating systems/applications.
Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
Follow written and verbal instructions and direction.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Skill In

Skills (position requirements at entry):

Technical writing.
Time management.
Public speaking.
Conflict resolution.
Maintaining confidentiality.
Decision making and problem solving.
Compiling, analyzing, organizing, and evaluating data and making appropriate recommendations based on findings.
Operating in a courteous, knowledgeable, and tactful manner with customers, staff, and the general public.
Oral and written communication, sufficient to exchange or convey effective information and to receive work direction.
Operating modern office equipment, including computer software, and operating systems/applications.

Training, Experience & Certifications

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three years in the practice of law or equivalent legal experience, including some experience in a trial courtroom setting.
Attorney at Law admitted to the practice of law by the Supreme Court of the State of Wyoming.
Minimum of two years supervisory experience preferred.

LICENSING and CERTIFICATIONS

Licensing Requirements

Membership in the State Bar of Wyoming.

Supplemental Information & Physical Requirements

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Incumbents must be of good moral character.

Employment with the City of Casper is contingent upon a successful background screen and pre-employment drug test. Applicants who have failed a pre-employment screen or have been terminated from the City of Casper are ineligible for employment consideration for 12 months. You will become eligible for consideration 12 months from the date of your incident (pre-employment screen or termination).

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must utilize direct deposit for payroll purposes.

Physical And Environmental Conditions

City of Casper employees in data creation and modification, security sensitive or safety and protective positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Some employees may be subject to random drug testing if their responsibilities include:

Emergency response/rescue
Handling or working with hazardous materials, including chemicals as well as solid and liquid waste
Operating or maintaining water and wastewater systems
Writing or modifying code, maintaining or modifying City data systems including work on networks, servers, and communication systems
CDL operations and driving
Operating power-driven machinery or equipment
Creating or modifying health, financial, security and or risk documents or assessments
Working with or directing minors

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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