Job Description

The 5th Judicial District of Pennsylvania is seeking a Deputy Court Administrator, Family Division, Juvenile & Dependency Sections. This is a management position responsible for developing and managing all policies and personnel related to the operation of the Juvenile Probation Department. Additionally, the incumbent will provide oversight of all dependency-related matters; coordinate cross-system issues involving cases concurrently active in both delinquency and dependency; direct the scheduling of all delinquent and dependency hearings; and supervise court scheduling operations and court clerk personnel. The position reports to the District Court Administrator.

• Plans and conducts regular meetings with the Family Division Administrative Judge to update, discuss, review, and make recommendations regarding Court business, issues, and programs.
  
• Participates in weekly meetings with Assistant Administrators to evaluate long and short-term goals and objectives, analyze new and existing projects, and monitor the progress and impact of the BARJ philosophy throughout the organization.
  
• Plans, monitors, and reviews Juvenile Court fiscal decisions and budget allocations (operational and placement) within a $40M budget.
  
• Researches and makes appropriate recommendations and prepares and presents reports regarding Juvenile Court activities.
  
• Identifies gaps in treatment services and secures programs to fill the needs.
  
• Reviews practices of staff to ensure compliance within the scope of professional standards and ethical guidelines.
  
• Oversight of human resources related activities such as monitoring activities of administrators and supervisors through monthly review meetings; directing probation department, CISP, and clerical supervisors; participating in interviewing and hiring activities for supervisory positions; and conducting disciplinary meetings as needed.
  

• Bachelor's degree in Judicial, Business, or Public Administration, or a closely related field; AND
  
• Five years of professional-level experience in court management or eight years of varied office management work, including professional-level experience in budgeting, procurement, and human resources management.
  
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered.
  

• Extensive knowledge of the juvenile court environments.
  
• A high degree of leadership, administrative and organizational skills.
  
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with judges, court staff, court users, and external agencies.
  
• Satisfactory criminal background check required.
  

• Excellent benefits program, including comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment
  
• 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 12+ paid vacation days per year.
  
• Salary increases, employee assistance programs, and State retirement plans.
  

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