The Superior Court of California, County of Glenn
invites applications for the position of:
Court Executive Officer
Salary set between $150,000 and $180,000
depending on qualifications.
**Submission Deadline: Thursday, March 5, 2026 - 11:59 PM**
About the Community:Glenn County is a robust agricultural community sur- rounded by mountains on the west, the beautiful Sacra- mento River to the east, and Interstate 5 providing quick and easy access to Sacramento, just 90 miles south, or Redding, 70 miles north. The vibrant city of Chico lies just to the east of the major towns in Glenn County, Wil- lows and Orland. The County has over 1,188 farms with the major commodities including rice, honeybees, almonds, olives, walnuts, pistachios, dairy products, and livestock. The last census population estimate was 28,304. Residents enjoy mild winters and warm, sunny summers. Glenn County offers the ideal blend of small-town living, outdoor recreation, and friendly community.
Outdoor activities include boating and swimming at Black Butte Lake and Stony Gorge Reservoir, fishing on the Sacramento River, camping and hiking in the Mendocino National Forest, driving on Thunderhill Raceway Park, which hosts the longest automobile race in America, hunting, golfing, and visiting the 10,783 acre Sacramento Wildlife Refuge. The refuge includes about 7,600 acres of intensively managed wetlands, uplands, riparian habitat, and vernal pools, and typically supports wintering populations of more than 600,000 ducks and 200,000 geese.
About the Court:Mission Statement: The Glenn County Superior Court values and strives to provide fair interpretation and enforcement of the rule of law in an effective and efficient manner, to resolve disputes peacefully, and to provide consistent and impartial remedies to maintain order within the community.The Glenn County Superior Court has two judges who handle all case types, a part-time Child Support Commissioner, approximately 22 staff including the Court Executive Officer, and an annual budget of approximately $4.5 million. The court has a strong history of partnering with other courts in the area and currently does so in the areas of information technology, case management system support, self-help, and family law facilitator services. All other functions of the court are carried out directly by its staff.
A construction project to renovate and expand the historic 1894 courthouse in Willows was completed and resulted in the consolidation of all services into one location on November 1, 2023. The court previously operated multiple locations in Willows and Orland. The consolidation resulted in numerous efficiencies and now provides a modern facility to better serve court users. It is an exciting time to join the court and help guide it into the future!
The Position:The position serves as the Court Executive Officer, Clerk of the Court, and Jury Commissioner. This is an executive-level position appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the judges and under the direction of the Presiding Judge. In conjunction with judicial leadership, this position is responsible for providing strategic direction and planning. It is also responsible for overseeing all administrative and operational staff and functions of the court. Due to the close-knit nature of Glenn County, this position is a highly visible role in which the CEO provides leadership in all court-related issues of interest to the community, working collaboratively with county departments, justice partners, community organizations, and the public. The CEO also works directly with the Judicial Council, other CEOs, and staff from other courts on policy and issues that affect the Judicial Branch in California.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:Budget: In consultation with the Presiding Judge, develop fiscal priorities; monitor statewide budget trends and policies; direct the administration of local court fiscal procedures and programs including general and grant accounting, financial reporting, payroll and benefits administration; employ sound budget and fiscal management ensuring annual expenditures are within the court’s budget allocation and aligned with the court’s vision and mission.
Calendar Management: Supervise and employ efficient calendar and case management systems, including analyzing and evaluating pending caseloads and recommending effective calendar management strategies; monitor the effectiveness of court operations; direct operational and analytical studies; identify issues, recommend, and implement procedural and administrative changes as appropriate.
Facilities: Plan physical space needs, ensuring efficient use of and safe court facilities; in consultation with the Presiding Judge and Judicial Council staff, make decisions related to the new Willows courthouse construction project, including issues related to the new courthouse; purchase and manage janitorial services, furniture, office equipment and supplies.
Personnel: Provide strategic planning and direction; ensure effective resource allocation, training and performance management practices, programs, and personnel policies and procedures; develop and maintain a professional working environment fostering a high level of morale and employee dedication to public service; recruit to attract and retain talented and qualified staff; provide for employee development; oversee and direct labor relations and negotiations.
Technology: Develop and implement a court- wide strategic technology plan; evaluate and implement new technology, automated systems, and procedures that meet the court’s operational and service delivery needs, including increased use of and improvements to the court’s Odyssey case management system.
Strategic Planning: In consultation with the judges, develop, implement, and monitor progress toward goals and objectives to address changing needs, trends, and challenges affecting the court; recommend and implement changes to the court’s organizational approaches to delivering services; monitor and implement legislative changes.
Court Security: In collaboration with the Coun- ty Sheriff, develop and implement the court’s security plan in order to provide a safe environment for judicial officers, court staff, and members of the public; over- see the provision of security services by the Sheriff’s Department.
Jury Management: As the court’s Jury Commissioner, manage the court’s jury management system, ensuring efficient delivery of juror resources in compliance with applicable legal and procedural requirements.
Records: As the Clerk of the Court, manage uniform record-keeping systems; implement and oversee practices to ensure the accuracy of court records; provide for effective data collection and reporting on court business.
Contracts: Negotiate and oversee contracts on behalf of the court in accordance with established contracting procedures, applicable laws, and Judicial Branch policies and procedures.
Public Relations: Represent the court in matters related to the media, community organizations, educational institutions, and other government agencies.
Other duties as set forth in California Rules of Court, rule 10.610The Ideal Candidate:The court seeks a Court Executive Officer who is both an exceptional leader and innovative visionary with the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships. A committed, confident, and common-sense public servant with a high level of integrity represents an ideal blend of attributes for this position.
The ideal CEO will be:- An experienced court administrator with a thorough understanding of the administrative and operational functions of the court.
- An approachable and politically astute leader, with a management style that fosters trust, loyalty, respect, and commitment to the rule of law.
- In possession of effective critical thinking skills to define problems, assess alternatives, and advocate for solutions consistent with the court’s goals.
- Able to demonstrate written and oral communication skills needed to influence decisions affecting the court.
- A visionary leader with outstanding skills in leading teams, motivating staff, encouraging new ideas, fostering trust, and successfully setting priorities with limited resources.
- A quick and clear thinker who is calm under pressure, tactful, and positive.
- A versatile individual effective at balancing and carrying out competing priorities.
- Knowledgeable about principles and practices of public administration; organizational structure and management; court and judicial system functions and processes; and local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to court management.
Minimum Qualifications:Experience: Five (5) years of progressive administrative experience in a court, judicial branch entity, or other governmental agency, including two years of management experience.
Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with major coursework in court administration, business or public administration, accounting, criminal justice, psychology, sociology or another applicable field. Additional directly related experience may be substituted for the education qualification on a year-for-year basis.
Additional InformationCriminal History Requirement: Candidates are required to pass a criminal history background check.Travel Requirement: Incumbents must be able to travel regularly in Glenn County and across the State. 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.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. Reasonable accommodations may be available to a qualified individual with a disability that will enable him/her to perform the essential functions of the Court Executive Officer classification. Ability to sit for extended periods of time; dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; frequent lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling of objects weighing up to 25 pounds; strength, dexterity and coordination and/or ability to use a computer keyboard and read a video display terminal on a daily basis; vision which can be corrected to a level sufficient to read handwritten, typed and computer generated information and data; hearing and speech ability sufficient to enable communication by telephone and in-person; ability to frequently reach for and/or twist for items above and below desk level, sometimes with the assistance of a ladder or stepstool; frequently moves from place to place within the office; frequently walks short distances; and vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus to enable incumbent to decipher color coded files, forms, complete data entry and read operating instructions and procedures.Work Environment: While performing the responsibilities of the Court Executive Officer's job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment an employee will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be available to a qualified individual with a disability that will enable him/her to perform the essential functions of the Court Executive Officer classification. Work is performed in an office environment with little exposure to outdoor temperatures, dirt, or dust. The incumbent's working conditions are typically quiet, but may be loud at times at some locations. The noise level and traffic level in the work environment are similar to a busy office. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Travel to visit other offices within the county and travel to attend professional meetings and trainings in and outside of the county and state may be required on a frequent basis.Normal court business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position often requires long hours and some weekend work, however.Disclaimer: This is an at-will position, serving at the pleasure of the court. The court is an equal opportunity/ADA employer. This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents assigned to this job classification. It is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of incumbents so classified.Application ProcessCompleted applications, including responses to the required supplemental questions and a cover letter and resume must be submitted online at:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/buttecourt.
Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, March 5th. Application packets will be evaluated to select the best qualified candidates to continue in the selection process. First-round interviews are tentatively scheduled for Monday, March 16th. Second-round interviews are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, March 26th. All interviews will be in Willows, CA.
