Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : New Brunswick, NJJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2024-10785Central Office/Vicinage: Middlesex VicinageDivision: FamilyOpening Date: 12/06/2024Closing Date: 1/2/2025 11:59 PM EasternDescriptionWhen you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public's trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.SALARY: The salary range for this position is $69,594.51 to $120,831.39 for Schedule A, and $69,594.51 to $114,789.82 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater.Judiciary employees hired prior to August 29, 2015, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after August 29, 2015, are considered Schedule B.The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.The Middlesex Vicinage is seeking a creative individual with exceptionally clear communication, organizational and effective leadership skills, with an inspirational vision to serve as part of the Children in Court Unit of the Family Division. Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2b (Family Division Manager) and Court Executive 1b (Assistant Family Division Manager), this individual will perform a variety of support functions in connection with proceedings instituted before courts or programs administered under the supervision of the courts, in support of the business operations of such courts, and as contact representatives for clients and customers or users of the services provided by the New Jersey Courts. REMOTE WORK: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access. Example of DutiesThe selected individual's duties will include, but are not limited to: supervising the day-to-day operations of a case management team comprised of professional, paraprofessional and support staff in person and remotely; regulating work flow in accordance with operating schedules; ensuring that team members function in accordance with human resource policies, relevant laws, regulations, rules, directives, policies and procedures; advising management on personnel issues and addressing work performance deficiencies accordingly including investigating disciplinary matters; compiling statistical data on workload volume and efficient court/unit operations; directing and coordinating work between units or teams; monitoring backlog; implementing leadership strategies to accomplish organization/unit goals; interacting daily with judges and their chamber staff; answering questions posed by the public, clients, customers, subordinates, supervisors and managers; be responsible for coordinating work hours or vacation time; overseeing special projects; mediating staff conflicts; reviewing written reports for accuracy and completeness; demonstrating a commitment to diversity, inclusion and staff engagement in the workplace; making recommendations on critical work problems presented in the organization or unit; providing direction for achieving organization, unit or project goals to ensure that time and quality standards are met; and performing other related duties as assigned. Experience in automated systems to include FACTS, NJKIDS, eTRO and the use of virtual platforms (i.e. Zoom and Microsoft Teams) and the ability to interact with community leaders/agencies, stakeholders, and organizations is a plus. **IF APPLICABLE** Selected candidate may be required to work evenings, Saturdays, Sundays and/or holidaysRegular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. QualificationsGraduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in calendar management; case management; enforcement of court orders; and/or supervision, monitoring and intervention of offenders. Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate's degree and two years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. A master's degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above -OR- a law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above.Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See ) Supplemental InformationNote: Court Services Supervisor 2 is an unclassified position and the Judiciary has the non-reviewable right to remove employees in this position. Removed employees in this position will be permitted to return to their previously held career service title and if no prior career service title was held, the Judiciary will make good faith reasonable efforts to place the employee in another position.Driver's License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the New Jersey First Act, all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.HOW TO APPLY:The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate see resume or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to JusticeNeoGov applicant support at 1-877-###-#### (toll free call) Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mountain Time (MT)New Jersey Courts offers an exciting and rewarding public service career with incredible employee benefits for full-time employees only and their eligible dependents such as:
- State Health Benefits Program including options for medical, dental and prescription coverage
- Public Employee's Retirement System pension program
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness for employees with 10 years or more of service
- Generous leave program which includes vacation, personal and sick leave and 13 annual paid holidays
- Voluntary investment programs separate from and in addition to the pension plan through the Deferred Compensation Plan and the Supplemental Annuity Trust of New Jersey (SACT)
- Comprehensive training offerings including LinkedIn Learning.
- Tax Savings Programs including the Premium Option Plan, Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and Commuter TaxSave
- NJBest 529 College Savings Plan
- Member Term Life Coverage including basic and optional plans