Salary
$133,986.20 - $160,847.78 Annually
Location
Municipal Court - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type
At-Will Manager
Job Number
18176
Division
Municipal Court
Department
Municipal Court
Opening Date
05/19/2026
Closing Date
6/16/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Exempt
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Description / Position Overview
Municipal Court Administrator
The City of Colorado Springs is seeking an experienced and highly capable executive leader to serve as Municipal Court Administrator. In this role, you will act as the chief administrative officer of the Municipal Court, providing strategic leadership over court operations, organizational planning, and administrative functions while supporting the Presiding Judge in advancing an efficient, accessible, and service-oriented court system.
As the Municipal Court Administrator, you will guide daily court operations, oversee staff and resources, strengthen interagency coordination across the criminal justice system, and ensure court services are delivered with professionalism, accountability, and responsiveness. This position requires a leader who can balance operational excellence with sound judgment, navigate sensitive matters with discretion, and foster collaboration among court personnel, City leadership, elected officials, and justice system partners.
This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.
About The City Of Colorado Springs
Set against the iconic backdrop of Pikes Peak, the City of Colorado Springs serves a population of more than 506,000 residents across 195 square miles and is widely recognized for its high quality of life, economic strength, and engaged community.
With over 240 days of sunshine annually, Colorado Springs offers an exceptional environment that blends natural beauty with a growing, diverse economy. The City features more than 150 parks and 375 miles of trails, supporting an active lifestyle and strong community well-being. The region is further anchored by a significant military presence, leading academic institutions, and a robust nonprofit sector. As home to the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, the City continues to expand as a hub for aerospace, defense, and cybersecurity.
The City operates under a Council–Mayor form of government, with a popularly elected Mayor and nine-member City Council.
Learn more about the City’s Strategic Plan and Mayor here: Mayor's Office | City of Colorado Springs
The Position
As Municipal Court Administrator, you will provide executive leadership for court administration, ensuring effective operations, strategic alignment, and service delivery across the Municipal Court. You will oversee administrative systems, staffing, fiscal planning, and operational priorities while serving as a key liaison among judicial leadership, City departments, and external justice partners.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Leading administrative operations of the Municipal Court and directing implementation of court-wide goals, policies, and priorities.
- Establishing, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels, and resource allocation to support efficient court operations.
- Supervising managers and professional staff while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
- Overseeing budget planning, fiscal stewardship, and operational performance.
- Coordinating with justice system partners, City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies.
- Representing the court in intergovernmental and community discussions.
- Reviewing operational challenges, identifying solutions, and advancing service improvements.
- Supporting court continuity by serving in limited adjudicatory and referee capacities when operationally necessary.
- Responding to sensitive citizen concerns and helping resolve complex issues with professionalism and sound judgment.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, criminal justice, business administration, or a related field.
- Five years of full-time, professional experience in municipal courts, county or district courts, prosecutorial or public defense agencies, clerk of court operations, law enforcement administration, or legal administration.
- Two years of administrator and/or supervisory experience.
We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.
- Certification or professional training related to court administration, judicial administration, or public leadership.
- Experience using, administering, or implementing a case management system.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Apply to Join Our Team
- Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).
- Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.
- Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
- We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page
- Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position’s closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.
The City's job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page
You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page.
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Working for the City of Colorado Springs is Rewarding!
Please visit the City of Colorado Springs' Total Rewards Site for additional benefits information.
The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
01
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than high school
- High School diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or above
02
How many years of full time professional relevant experience do you possess? Relevant experience includes experience in municipal courts, county or district courts, prosecutorial or public defense agencies, clerk of court operations, law enforcement administration, or legal administration
- Less than one year
- One or more years
- Two or more years
- Three or more years
- Four or more years
- Five or more years
- Six or more years
- Seven or more years
- Eight or more years
- Nine or more years
- Ten or more years
03
How many years of administrator and/or supervisory experience do you possess?
- Fewer than two years
- Two or more years
04
Please describe any relevant certifications or professional training you possess related to court administration, judicial administration, or public leadership. For certifications, include any relevant expiration dates. Alternatively, respond "N/A"
05
Which of the following accurately reflects your level of experience using a case management system?
- I do not have experience using a case management system.
- I have user experience with a case management system for day-to-day work. (e.g., entering and updating cases)
- I have admin or power user experience with a case management system. (e.g. workflow configuration, advanced reporting functionality, etc.)
- I have led system implementation (e.g., system selection, setup, data migration, integrations and rollout)
Required Question
Employer City of Colorado Springs
Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903
Phone (719) 385-5125
Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov
