Summary
DIRECTOR, COURT OPERATIONS
Examination No. 27-003
The San Diego Superior Court is seeking qualified applicants for the executive management position of Director, Court Operations.
The successful candidate, under the direction of the Court's Assistant Executive Officer, will oversee, direct, and participate in all activities of the assigned court divisions and branch sites, including short- and long-term planning as well as development and administration of division policies, procedures, and services. The successful applicant will provide assistance to the Assistant Executive Officer in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities.
Minimum Qualifications
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An applicant must possess a Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; AND at least two (2) years of court operations experience as a Court Operations Manager with the San Diego Superior Court OR at least three (3) years of experience in a responsible managerial position which must have included responsibility for planning, organizing and directing the activities of a major operational or administrative support division. Managerial experience within a California court system is strongly preferred.
The Judicial Administration Graduate Program, or a Master's degree in Business or Public Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. A further two (2) years as a Court Operations Manager with the San Diego Superior Court (in addition to the experience requirement) may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.
Special Requirements
A California driver’s license requirement will be reviewed on a position basis in accordance with ADA regulations.
How To Apply
An online San Diego Superior Court job application is required. Please visit the court's website at http://www.sdcourt.ca.gov. From the General Info tab, click on the "Employment" link. At the Job Opportunities page, click on the position that you are interested in and then click on the "Apply" button.
New users of the NEOGOV online application system will need to set up a job applicant user account.
RESUME REQUIREMENT
Applicants must include a current copy of their résumé, attached as a Word or PDF file in the "Attachments" section. Your application will not be considered if your résumé is not included.
Filing Deadline
Online applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026. No paper applications will be accepted.
EVALUATION AND SELECTION
Qualified candidates will be placed on the Director, Court Operations eligible list based on an evaluation of information contained in their online applications. Only candidates whose qualifications best meet the needs of the Superior Court will be invited to participate in final selection interviews.
Placement on the eligible list does NOT guarantee that all candidates will be contacted by the selection committee for interviews.
The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an implied or expressed contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked at any time. The requirements stated represent only the minimum required to file an application. Meeting the listed requirements does not guarantee an applicant will qualify.
