What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Court Program Analyst position at State of Washington?
Interested in supporting a dynamic group of district and municipal court judges who are working to improve the administration of justice? District and municipal courts are the “people’s court”, and serve as the first level of Washington’s court system. A Senior Court Program Analyst will be uniquely positioned to help the District and Municipal Court Judges’ Association (DMCJA) work towards increasing equity and access to justice for all Washingtonians. Learn more about this important opportunity below!
DMCJA is a statutorily-created organization directed to:
- Continuously survey and study the operation of the district and municipal courts.
- Promulgate suggested rules for the administration of the district and municipal courts.
- Report recommendations as to needed changes in the organization, operation, judicial procedure, and the laws or statutes implemented or enforced in district or municipal courts.
AOC is hiring a Senior Court Program Analyst to assist with this work, including providing support to DMCJA with the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of district and municipal court programs, court operations, and costs.
A Senior Court Program Analyst can expect to participate in workgroups, collect and analyze data relating to court programs, analyze and evaluate legislation related to court programs, research impacts of pretrial/post-conviction service availability and case outcomes, and provide information, consultation, and recommendations to DMCJA.
This is a senior professional level job that works with minimal supervision and applies independent judgment and decision making on complex, and highly technical, major projects.
Washington Courts Employment Opportunity Administrative Office of the Courts
Senior Court Program Analyst (DMCJA) Administrative Services Division
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Our Mission: Advance the efficient and effective operation of the Washington Judicial System.
The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values integrity, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance.
Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.
POSITION DETAILS |
Job #: 2024-100
Status: Regular, Full-Time
Location: Olympia, Washington
Salary: Range 68: $82,512 - $108,252 per year (DOQ).
Opens: December 2, 2024
Closes: Open Until Filled. First review of applications Tuesday, December 17, 2024. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time.
WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION |
AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager of this recruitment.
Position is eligible to telework up to 4 days per week.
Some of the duties you will perform are:
- Plans, implements, monitors and evaluates court program components involving significant impact on judicial programs, including completion of complex or highly technical major projects and objectives.
- Manages inter-jurisdictional, comprehensive programs and/or complex/highly technical major projects. Designs and analyzes alternative management techniques and estimates the statewide impact of implementing proposed change(s). Completes research, assessments, and provides recommendations to a designated Manager or Executive.
- Provides information, assessment, consultation, support and recommendations to AOC, courts, associations and boards and commissions within major operational areas (i.e., personnel management, contracting, performance management, budget development, court service delivery and/or judicial system policy and procedure) to achieve consistent, efficient, and effective programs and operations.
- Analyzes and evaluates proposed legislation and its probable impact upon project and program goals; prepares briefs on proposed legislation.
- May supervise the work of other professional staff and support staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in court administration, public administration, political science, business administration or closely allied field
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- Five (5) years of responsible experience in court administration and/or program development, including one (1) year in a supervisory or lead role and/or managing/directing groups or teams.
Relevant experience may substitute for the required education.
THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES |
- Ability to understand customer expectations and deliver work products meeting those expectations.
- Ability to earn the trust, respect, and confidence of coworkers and customers through consistent honesty, forthrightness and professionalism in all interactions
- Communication skills both orally and in writing
- Ability to form effective goals and achieve them through the use of objectives, timelines, action plans and solutions
- Ability to prioritize and effectively manage time in order to meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work
- Analysis, evaluation, and efficient development of recommendations and options
- Ability to multi-task and effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Knowledge and understanding of the interaction and mission of interested groups, boards, committees & judicial staff regarding services/support provided by AOC
- Knowledge and understanding of the justice system with specific focus on the Washington State court system; laws, procedures, and practices within appellate courts and courts of limited and general jurisdiction; trends in court administration.
IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, you MUST include the following:
- Completed online application.
- Current Resume.
- Letter of Interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for the position.
- A writing sample (five (5) – ten (10) pages) for which you are the primary author. The sample could be: dissertation/thesis chapter or excerpt, article, research paper, report(s), etc.
For more information about the position, to review the job description, application submission requirements, supplemental questions, inquire about benefits, or to apply for the position CLICK HERE TO APPLY!!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION |
- The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
- Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
- Positions in this job description are overtime exempt unless they are paid hourly and/or do not meet Washington’s Minimum Wage Act salary threshold.
The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical, mental or sensory disability (actual or perceived), use of a service animal, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, age, HIV or Hepatitis C status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact the AOC Human Resource Office, at (360) 705-5337, or fax (360) 586-4409, or via email to Recruitment@courts.wa.gov.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
SPECIAL NOTE: Before a new hire, a background check, including criminal history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.
Salary : $82,512 - $108,252
