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When 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 $60,643.14 to $98,581.17 for Schedule A, and $60,643.14 to $93,652.13 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 June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B.
The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.
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JOB DESCRIPTION: The Bergen Vicinage is seeking a hands-on supervisor with proven leadership skills who can motivate employees, provide direction, establish procedures, make effective decisions, and foster a teamwork environment. The selected candidate must have exceptional written and verbal communication and customer service skills, advanced analytical and Excel skills, the highest level of integrity, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. We are located in the heart of the bustling Hackensack redevelopment district, close to transit options, and provide free parking.
Under the general direction and supervision of the Finance Division Manager (Court Executive 2b) or designee, the selected candidate will supervise paraprofessional and support staff. Responsibility for cash collections, child support alerts/mods, court-ordered child support audits, and compliance with all current and evolving federal regulations and training requirements. This position works with other departments to monitor and reconcile various system reports and serves with other stakeholders at regular partnership meetings.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, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.
Example of Duties
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Responsibilities may include:
- Assign workload or specific duties to staff or team members
- Coordinate, plan, and prioritize work of unit or team
- Communicate policies, rules or regulations to staff or team members
- Regulate flow of work in accordance with operating schedules
- Review and correct work of staff or team members
- Mentor and coach staff or team members; provide direction and feedback
- Conduct formal work performance evaluations with staff or team members
- Prepare technical, statistical, financial, review or evaluation reports
- Recommend improvements in operating procedures, programs, standards, work processes and/or administrative practices
- Implement and/or oversee proper implementation of operating procedures or systems.
- Attend and participate in meetings outside of work unit/team
- Act as staff to committees or conferences
- Perform related duties as required
Qualifications
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Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 21 credits hours in accounting, business administration, economics, public administration and/or finance. Twelve of these credit hours must be in accounting and three years of paraprofessional and/or professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, cash management and/or financial analysis.
Education Note: College or university transcript is required. An unofficial transcript is required in order to apply.
Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See www.naces.org/members.html)
Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education, but do possess the required 21 credit hours in accounting, business administration, economics, public administration, and/or finance, including 12 accounting credit hours, may substitute paraprofessional and/or professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A master's degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above –OR– a CPA designation may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above.
Supplemental Information
- 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: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.
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 Justice
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