Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for professional administration of Municipal Court operations.  Plans, direct and reviews the activities and operations of the Municipal Court including non-judicial functions of the court system, personnel management, development and implementation of policy and procedures, budgeting, case-flow management, responding to public inquiries and record maintenance. Ensure the efficient administration of the Municipal and Juvenile Court while supervising staff, maintaining compliance with legal requirements, managing financial and administrative functions, and overseeing juvenile case services.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Court Administration 
Directs daily Municipal and Juvenile Court operations. 
Develops and implements policies and procedures. 
Oversees case flow, dockets, records management, and court programs. 
Ensures compliance with state laws and court regulations. 
Supervision and Leadership 
Supervises court personnel. 
Evaluates employee performance. 
Assigns work, trains staff and develops employees. 
Provides leadership and long-range planning. 
Juvenile Case Management 
Oversees all juvenile cases. 
Monitors compliance with court orders. 
Coordinates with schools, parents, community service providers, and treatment programs. 
Serves as liaison between the court, juveniles, parents, and outside agencies. 
Financial Management 
Prepares and manages the court budget. 
Oversee revenues, expenditures, receipts, deposits, and financial accountability. 
Audits citation and payment processing. 
Court Operations 
Coordinates with the Municipal Judge, prosecutors, law enforcement, attorneys, litigants, and other agencies. 
Responds to public inquiries and difficult complaints. 
Reviews reports and submits required reports to governmental agencies. 
Technology and Records 
Oversees court databases and software implementation. 
Coordinates with Information Technology. 
Maintains court records according to state and city retention requirements. 

QUALIFYING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 High School diploma or equivalent.
Extensive knowledge of municipal court operations. 
Knowledge of Texas municipal court laws and procedures. 
Supervisory and management experience. 
Strong communication and organizational skills. 
Ability to manage multiple priorities under limited supervision. 
Court certifications (Level I required; Level II within two years). 
At least two years of municipal court experience. 

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Leadership and accountability. 
Sound judgment and decision-making. 
Policy implementation and compliance. 
Employee supervision and coaching. 
Organizational and time management. 
Financial oversight. 
Public service and professionalism. 
Attention to detail. 
Ability to work independently. 
Collaboration with judges, attorneys, law enforcement, schools, parents, and community agencies. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. May be subject to repetitive motion such as standing, sitting, typing, data entry, and vision to monitor.

 Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required.  

 Any applicant selected for this position must have a background check completed with results satisfactory to the City of Forest Hill.  Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.

The City of Forest Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Forest Hill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.