SALARY: $57,144 TO $74,964 per year DOQ LOCATION: Olympia, Washington OPENS: December 6, 2016 CLOSES: Open until filled; first review of applications will be January 11, 2017. POSITION PROFILE Manages participation of diverse stakeholder groups within the Superior Court jurisdiction in the development, implementation and evaluation of significant, high-impact changes to judicial programs, court processes, practices, and staffing to improve the efficiency/effectiveness and integrity of court operations as well as enhance experiences and outcomes. 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. This position will be designated to provide policy work for the Superior Court Judges’ Association (SCJA). Work will be directed by the Executive Committee of the SCJA with day-to-day supervision by the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC). DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 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.

Researches and analyzes national trends and data on specific projects assigned by the Executive Committee of the SCJA. Designs and analyzes alternative management techniques and estimates the statewide impact of implementing proposed change(s). Completes research, assessments, and provides recommendations to the SCJA. Provides updates to the State Court Administrator to coordinate analysis, reports and statewide efforts. Provides information, assessment, consultation, support and recommendations to AOC, courts, associations and boards and commissions within major operational areas such as 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. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Successful applicants will have experience demonstrating the following:  Ability to understand customer expectations and deliver work products meeting those expectations  Ability to earn the trust, respect, and confidence of judges, managers, coworkers and others through consistent honesty, forthrightness and professionalism in all interactions  Highly developed oral and written communications skills  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  Ability to analyze, evaluate, and develop comprehensive recommendations and options  Ability to multi-task and effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS A Bachelor’s degree in court administration, public administration, political science, business administration or closely allied field AND:  Five (5) years of responsible experience in court administration and/or program development, including experience in research, policy analysis, and/or collaborating with stakeholders or related justice organizations. Relevant experience may substitute for the required education. Preference may be given to applicants with:  A Juris Doctorate degree who are members in good standing of the Washington or other state bar association with no history of disciplinary action.  A Master’s degree in court administration, public administration, political science, business administration or closely allied field.

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