Chief Deputy Clerk Of Superior Court

This position is in-office the first 6 months, then hybrid work opportunities are available.
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
As an accomplished business and public administration professional, you will be a member of the management team involved in all aspects of operations, strategic planning, budget oversight, and policy development. You will be responsible for and oversee both the day-to-day functions and the long-term business and strategic planning for the Clerk's Office. You will work to ensure success and good governance on all levels.
Why It's a Great Department:
The Clerk of the Superior Court's work is mostly administrative in nature, providing essential services for the community through maintaining the records of all cases filed in the Superior Court. We are an essential service helping people navigate through unfamiliar territory during challenging times with knowledge and empathy creating safe spaces for residents of the county.
To learn more about the Clerk's Office, visit our department website.
https://www.piercecountywa.gov/95/Clerk-of-the-Superior-Court
How to be Successful in the Role:
You will quickly gain an understanding of our services and needs, learn our systems and related intersections, and then apply best practices and implement standard operating procedures. As a big-picture strategic thinker, we look to you to plan, assign, and carry out administrative programs, projects, and services that comply with the legal requirements of the Clerk's Office. Your ability to work with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds, as well as establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, public and private officials, unit managers, clients, providers, and the public, will be vital to your success. You will be instrumental in guiding inclusive decision-making for continuous process improvement across the department.
Your Future in this Role:
This position will provide you the opportunity to offer mentorship to other supervisory and managerial staff. Over time, you will create and maintain meaningful and lasting partnerships within the community. Once fully trained, you will have the opportunity to educate the public on functions of the Clerk's Office. This role will allow for a rich understanding of in the legislative process. The opportunities for meaningful work, community betterment, and growth and development in this position are boundless!

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate all functions of the Clerk's Office, including receiving filings of all types of litigation at the Superior Court level; managing court files and recordings of all required documents; certification and exemplification of records; preparing dockets and reports and the collection and disbursement of funds.
• Participate in the preparation and presentation of the budget and its subsequent cost control and monitoring. Assist in determining priorities on budget items, develop alternatives, provide fiscal analysis, and oversee rate adjustment and revenue/expenditure. Review and interpret financial and operating information and direct the development of periodic financial/operating analyses.
• Develop and implement operating policies, procedures, recordkeeping, and strategic improvements to operations and systems consistent with applicable regulations and departmental goals.
• Analyze and assess department facilities and equipment to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance.
• Direct quasi-judicial duties including the issuance of writs, orders, subpoenas, and related matters.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional education or experience which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of this position may substitute on a year for year basis.
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in business or public administration or related field.
• Four or more years of related experience including at least one year in a supervisory/lead capacity is required.
• Submit a current resume and cover letter with your application.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process, or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family?Employment Type: Regular - Other