Chief Operations Officer
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Chief Operations Officer

Location: San Francisco, CA

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: 2024-00028

Opening Date: 09/05/2024

Closing Date: 10/4/2024 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

The Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, seeks highly qualified applicants to serve as the Court's Criminal Operations director. The Chief Operations Officer serves as a member of the San Francisco Superior Court executive management team; plans, organizes, directs, and manages the functions, operations, and services of multiple divisions related to the Criminal and Traffic Courts; provides supervision, training, and work evaluation for assigned Court management and supervisory staff; develops work methods and procedures; develops and implements procedural and policy changes in conjunction with other members of the executive management team; and performs other job-related duties as required.

FINAL FILING DATE: 12:00PM, October 4, 2024

COMPENSATION: $5,306.98 to $6,451.57 biweekly ($137,982 to $167,741 annually)

The Court offers a generous flexible benefits program, which includes a variety of health, dental, life insurance plans, and other benefit options; a contributory retirement plan; paid vacation, sick leave, floating holidays, and holiday pay; and a deferred compensation savings program.

Examples of Duties

POSITION OVERVIEW

Plans, organizes, coordinates, manages, and directs the operations and functions of multiple divisions related to the Criminal and Traffic Courts including the Court Reporter, Court Interpreter, Court Collections, Court Operations Training and Support, and Collaborative Courts units. Directs assigned management and supervisory staff in the proper scheduling of Court operations and functions, ensuring efficient completion of Court business and services; supervises and evaluates assigned Court management and supervisory personnel; directs the development and implementation of staff training; performs a major role in the selection of new employees; ensures proper follow-up and closure of disciplinary actions initiated by management and supervisory staff; develops, updates, and maintains major work procedures and policies in conjunction with other executive management staff; develops data and prepares statistical and operational reports; has a substantial role in budget development and control; provides guidance and assistance with resolving difficult work and document processing problems; interprets codes, policies, and procedures for staff and the public; develops and implements organizational goals, objectives, and policies for the San Francisco Superior Court as a member of the executive management team; monitors the effectiveness and results of assigned operations and service areas; conducts operational and administrative studies making recommendations as necessary; develops short term and long range plans for service and operations improvement; develops information to support budget requests; serves as a representative with other Court service areas and government agencies; prepares a wide variety of reports, plans, and proposals; assists with the review and development of Court data processing and management information needs; provides a variety of guidance and assistance for staff; provides administrative staff support for judicial officers, drafting correspondence, policies, and reports; resolves the most complex and politically sensitive questions and problems regarding the status of cases, fines, processes, and court appearances. Participates in court committees and workgroups to strategize short and long-term solutions to current court operational challenges. Facilitates and participates in meetings with judicial officers, staff, and justice partners to collaborate on shared operational concerns.

Work is performed in an office and courtroom environment. Continuous contact with judicial officers, other staff, and the public.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities qualifies. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Five years of responsible experience performing various administrative and court support work, including at least two years at a full supervisory level and one year in a managerial position directing functions and services similar to those of a major division of the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

A post graduate degree from an accredited college or university in law, public administration, or a closely related field is strongly preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Functions and operations of the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco.
• Laws, regulations, legislation, operations, rules, policies, and procedures of the California court system.
• California statutes relating to court procedures, such as the Code of Civil Procedure, Probate Code, Family Code, Welfare and Institutions Code, Penal Code, Vehicle Code, and California Rules of Court.
• Legal terminology and legal procedures and documents used in court cases.
• Preparation and maintenance of court calendars.
• Public and community relations.
• Computers and software used for court administrative functions.
• Fiscal and financial record keeping, including grant oversight and monitoring.
• Budget development and expenditure control.
• Program planning and evaluation.
• Principles of management, supervision, training, and employee evaluation.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, administer, manage, and coordinate the functions, operations, and services of a major area of Court operations and services, encompassing multiple major Court divisions.
• Supervise, direct, motivate, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
• Serve as an effective member of the Court executive management team.
• Perform a wide variety of complex and specialized administrative and support work.
• Interpret, explain, and apply various codes, statutes, policies, rules, procedures, instructions, and regulations related to Court functions and courtroom proceedings.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Analyze complex technical and administrative problems, evaluating alternatives.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate records and reports.
• Use a personal computer and appropriate software for word processing, record keeping, and court administrative functions.
• Effectively represent the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, answering questions, responding to inquiries, providing assistance, and dealing with concerns from judicial officers, litigants, jurors, attorneys, the general public, community organizations, other Court staff, and other government agencies.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Maintain confidential information when required by legal or ethical standards.

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals must apply online and include a valid email address where the applicant can receive future correspondence regarding the position. Applicants must submit ALL the following items:

• Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, online employment application (fully completed).
• Resume.
• Statement of qualifications, limited to one page, only explaining why the applicant is interested in the position and qualified to perform the duties described herein. This one-page statement should briefly describe your education and experience relevant to this position.

Preparing the online application, including the resume and statement of qualifications, is essential to the selection process. It is recommended that applicants review the information in this announcement and on the application very carefully. Once the application has been submitted, it cannot be corrected, changed, or resubmitted. All applications must be submitted by the final filing date and time of this announcement.

SELECTION PROCESS

Initial Screening: Complete application packages received by the final filing date and time will be evaluated to determine if applicants meet the minimum qualifications. The Court will further evaluate these documents and may interview only those applicants it deems may best meet the needs of the Court. Not all applicants will receive an interview.

Oral Interview: If necessary, selected applicants may be interviewed to determine their relative knowledge, abilities, and skill levels in job-related areas. If interviews are scheduled, it is anticipated that they will be held in October 2024.

Qualified applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should complete the relevant section on the employment application.

OTHER APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Employment is subject to security clearance. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment. Information presented on employment applications, resumes, and attachments and during the selection process is subject to verification. Employees are prohibited from engaging in activities that conflict with the interests of the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco.

Immigration laws require all employees hired after November 6, 1986, to provide proof of work eligibility. At the time of appointment to a position, all applicants must possess a valid Social Security number and will be required to present original documents that verify citizenship or legal alien status as well as identity (such as a Social Security card and driver's license, or a green card and driver's license, or a valid U.S. passport).

THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS SHALL NOT BE FAVORED OR DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, CITIZENSHIP, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, PHYSICAL DISABILITY, MENTAL DISABILITY, MEDICAL CONDITION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENETIC INFORMATION, UNION ACTIVITY, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.

For questions on the above information, contact the Human Resources Office

of the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, (415) ###-####.

Agency: Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco

Phone: 415-###-####

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