ASSISTANT COURT ADMINISTRATOR
EXAM #07-612173
DEPARTMENT: DISTRICT COURT AND LAS VEGAS JUSTICE COURT OPENING DATE: JANUARY 12, 2007
SALARY: $77,292.80 - $119,787.20 CLOSING DATE: JANUARY 29, 2007
| This is an exempt position and any rules or procedures governing the competitive process do not apply. |
ABOUT THE POSITION:
This examination will establish an Open Competitive and Promotional
list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the
next six (6) months. This recruitment has been generated as a
result of a current vacancy in District Court, Family Court Division.
HOW TO QUALIFY:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Government, Criminal Justice, Business or Public Administration or a field related to the work; AND
2. Six (6) years of full-time administrative/professional level experience in a public agency setting, three (3) years of which were in a full-time management capacity.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Position may be subject to working extended hours, including weekends and holidays.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
Employment is contingent upon the results of a background investigation.
THE SCORING:
The supplemental assessment will not be scored.
REQUIRED FORMS:
1. Clark County Application/On-Line Profile - Follow all the instructions on the application to include any education and experience that would qualify you for this position.
THE APPLICATION
PROCESS: Candidates must submit a completed Clark County employment
application, a supplemental assessment and resume. The candidate
is responsible for submitting a complete Clark County application.
If the application does not demonstrate that minimum employment requirements
are met the candidate will not move forward in the interviewing process.
Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date.
Human Resources will screen the application for minimum qualifications.
The selection process may consist of a review of the application, a
training and experience review of the supplemental assessment, resume,
and a series of hiring interviews. Applicants may be called to
the hiring interview based upon the application, supplemental assessment,
resume and/or special skill requirements for the position. Human
Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants
to the final hiring interview.
THE POSITION:
Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives,
policies, procedures and work standards for the Court in coordination
with the Court Administrator and the associate judges; assists in the
preparation and administration of the department's budget. Plans,
organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the work of staff through
subordinate supervisors. Oversees or provides for the selection,
training, professional development and discipline of staff. Contributes
to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing
and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing
improved policies and procedures. Acts as liaison with and provides
professional assistance to judges and other County departments in functional
areas of responsibility; represents the court and the County with other
agencies, litigants and their representatives and the public.
Oversees and work of the administration bailiffs and is responsible
for courthouse security and user safety. Ensures the accuracy
of court records and documents; provides for secure storage and appropriate
access. Directs the preparation and coordination of court calendars
for the assigned court(s); monitors and coordinates case processing
to ensure the most effective and efficient handling of cases.
Monitors changes in legislation and technology, confers with court management
regarding legislation, operational and facility planning, policies and
administrative programs and procedures; evaluates proposed changes and
facilitates implementation after approval. Oversees the maintenance
of accurate records, including the automation of the calendaring and
record keeping systems; directs the preparation of and prepares a variety
of statistical and narrative reports for local use or submission to
various agencies. Conducts studies, analyzes information, evaluates
alternatives and makes recommendations; prepares narrative reports of
findings; develops, revises and implements policies and procedures.
Serves on a variety of committees and task forces as a representative
of the court and the department. Acts as staff and provides technical
support to judges, committees and similar justice groups. Uses
standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the
work. Must be able to commute to Court offices in outlying
areas and to attend meetings in other County locations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Must be able to drive or arrange for transportation to various work sites throughout the County. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
CLARK COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Analyst: ML
NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS
Applications must be received in Human
Resources by 5:00 pm on the closing date.
NOTICE TO DISABLED APPLICANTS
Requests for accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.