Position Summary

Under the direction of the Court Administrator and Presiding Judge, plans, implements and manages the daily operations of the municipal court including responsibility for supervision, training, evaluation, and development of court staff. Supervises and oversees collections, accounting functions, court procedures, development of and updates to processes.

This is a supervisory position whose work performed requires the application of professional knowledge and expertise as well as established guidelines and alternatives to determine facts, analyze problems, and make decisions without immediate review; incumbents may respond to sensitive and complicated inquiries or problems related to departmental programs or policies.

Examples of Job Duties

Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Supervises assigned staff, including assigning tasks, providing appropriate training, reviewing work processes and products, counseling employees, reviewing timesheets, completing performance evaluations, administering performance improvement plans and recommending disciplinary action; and participates in the interviewing and hiring process for new employees. Ensures work is completed in compliance with all applicable laws, procedures and policies. Conducts staff meetings and safety training.
Ensures financial accountability for the municipal court; manages and oversees the collections and accounting functions.
Supervises, monitors and reviews timely collection and disbursement of all fines and court fees as required by statutes.
Develops procedures, trains and reviews the work of staff in the operation of the required computer program; keeps current on all changes from the Administrative Office of the Courts and updates staff.
May serve as liaison with other city departments, local, county and state government officials, private organizations and general public concerning municipal court non-judicial operations.
Resolves operational or interpersonal conflicts with the public or employees.
Coordinates the scheduling of jurors and jury trials.
Assists in the budget process; gathers and researches budget information; assists in monitoring and maintaining budget control information; orders supplies and equipment; receives invoices and processes payments.
Assists court administrator and judges in the formulation and implementation of court rules, policies and court forms; recommends procedural changes required by changes in law or court policy.
Participates in the development of long range planning and implementation of approved court goals.
Manages and oversees interpreter services.
Assumes the duties of Court Administrator as required.
Performs special projects and related work as assigned.

Qualifications

A combination of the experience, education, and training listed below which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.

Experience

Three years of progressively responsible experience in a court setting.
One year of supervisory experience.

Education and Training:

High School Diploma or GED.
Coursework or training in business administration, public administration, legal administration or a related field. Associate’s degree preferred.

Licenses or Certificates:

Certification from Court Management Program (CMP), offered through the National Association for Court Management, preferred.
Must possess, or have the ability to possess within one month of hire date, a Washington State Driver’s License.

Work Environment

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift up to 10 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move 10 to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position works in an office, and the noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Work is performed mainly during City office hours but may be required to work evening(s) when municipal court is in session.

This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

The City of Marysville offers a comprehensive benefit package for regular full-time employees.

Regular part-time employees may be eligible for medical and dental coverage; however, they are not eligible for vision coverage. Their spouses and dependents are not eligible for health insurance coverage.

[Note: Represented employees may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on their union contracts. Those employees should consult their union agreements for specific information about their benefits]

Insurance Benefits

Medical - choice of Premera Blue Cross or Kaiser Permanante.
Employer pays 100% of employee's monthly premiums and 90% of dependent/qualified domestic partner's premiums.
Vision
Dental
Employee Assistance Program
Dual Insurance Incentive Program
Vacation and Holiday Pay
Sick Leave
Jury Duty/Military Leave

Investment and Retirement Programs:

State of Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
457 Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
HRA/VEBA plan

Voluntary Benefits:

Optional plans for life insurance, disability, and accident coverage
Flexible Spending Account Plan
Direct Deposit
Credit Union Membership

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Following is a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your work-related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. A resume will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered. Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?

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Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED Certificate?

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Briefly describe the degree(s), certificate(s), and/or license(s) you have obtained related to this position to include professional programs.

04

Do you possess a Certification from Court Management Program (CMP)?

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Do you possess, or have the ability to possess within one month of hire date, a Washington State Driver's License?

Yes
No
Required Question

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Assistant Court Administrator