Court Administrative Officer I - Family Division

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Agency Description

The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania (“FJD”) is the Philadelphia County Court System and is composed of two courts: the Court of Common Pleas and the Municipal Court. The mission of the FJD is to adjudicate cases and provide services to the community within our jurisdiction while ensuring fair, timely, and accessible justice to the people of Philadelphia. The FJD is part of the Unified Judicial System reporting into the Pennsylvania Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.

Position Summary:

The immediate positions to be filled are the Appointments Supervisor in the Juvenile Branch Legal Liaison Unit, and various positions in the Juvenile Branch Dependency Dispositional Court Unit and the Juvenile Branch Truancy Unit.
An employee in this class analyzes, evaluates information to determine consequences, develops and recommends alternatives, coordinates, administers, and may supervise major facet of Court program, service, or project. The individual selected for this position may be assigned to either the Juvenile Branch or Domestic Relations Branch of Family Court, and may be reassigned to either Branch, as business needs might require.

This is administrative work of limited scope and difficulty in the Court service. An employee in this class may serve in a staff capacity as an assistant to an administrator.

In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• May plan, assign and supervise work of subordinate staff.
• May provide work direction and training to subordinate staff or volunteers.
• May review work of subordinates for accuracy and completeness and evaluate employee performance.
• Assists clients and general public in person and via telephone.
• Investigates complaints and issues from general public or other offices.
• Delegates routine situations to staff and responds directly to more complex situations or complaints.
• Prepares and collates weekly, monthly, or annual reports and drafts correspondence.
• Utilizes personal computer and software applications for word processing, spreadsheet, and database functions to prepare documents, spreadsheets, and records.

Marginal Functions:
Maintains supply and equipment inventory for office and orders supplies as needed. Performs related duties as required.
Environmental Conditions:
Normal office conditions are standard for this class.
In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of English usage and grammar.
• Knowledge of office management standards, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of supervisory methods and practices.
• Some knowledge of the principles and standards of administrative organization and management.
• Some knowledge of supervisory methods and practices.
• Ability to represent the assigned unit in conferences and meetings with the public and private officials.
• Ability to supervise staff engaged in varied clerical functions.
• Ability to understand, carry out and communicate effectively to subordinates and/or associates new or changed procedures and operations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.
Work-Life:

Working hours are 40 hours per week. This is a full-time, in person position with the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania.

In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

AND

2. One (1) year of administrative experience.

OR

3. Equivalent combinations of training and experience providing the characteristics required to perform the

essential functions of the class may substitute.

4. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

5. Must successfully complete a criminal background investigation.

6. Strong organization and communication skills are a requirement.

7. Covid-19 vaccination recommended.

In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.

Salary Range: $44,999 - $49,505 (G17)

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