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Location : Thurston County, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time Employee
Job Number: 06R00170
Department:Superior Court
Opening Date: 03/04/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Summary of Duties
**Thurston County Superior Court reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time. To ensure consideration for this position, please submit your application as soon as possible. The first review of applicants will begin on 03/18/2024**
Within Thurston County Superior Court, the Superior Court Operations Manager reports directly to the Court Administrator and is instrumental in assisting the Court Administrator to establish, support and sustain the Court's mission and goals. This position shares management of the daily operations of Superior Court including caseflow, supervising court staff, and managing special projects or analytical studies. In this position, you can expect to implement and manage complex programs for Case Tracking Systems, Differential Case Management, and Unified Family Court cases.
Other duties include but are not limited to:
Thurston County Superior Court's Mission & Vision
The mission of the Court is to serve the public through the prompt resolution of civil and criminal cases in a manner that ensures access and fair treatment.
Vision
Thurston County Superior Court is a Court where all can safely and easily access the court, its programs and services, and have an opportunity to be heard. Through well-trained judicial officers and court staff, the Court uses innovative techniques and manages public resources responsibly. The Court seeks community input to ensure public confidence in the judiciary and to reflect the diverse community needs.
Qualifications
One year of experience in a lead or supervisory role and Two years of experience managing multiple/major projects. Ability to utilize a personal computer and related software packages to perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with superiors, subordinates, other organizations, attorneys, and the public.
Desired Skills
Other Position Related Information
Questions about this Position?
The contact person for this recruitment is Kristin Jensen, Court Administrator, (360) 786-5602.
This position is:
- NOT represented by a Union
- Eligible for benefits
- NOT eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Items required for consideration:
- Application
- Letter of Interest
- Resume
- Applicant Disclosure Form - Supplemental Questions (Pursuant to RCW Section 43.43.830)
Thurston County provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees. The following is a brief summary of available benefits offered to county employees. Benefits are subject to change and may differ according to collective bargaining agreements. Plan documents and eligibility requirements are provided upon hire. This information is subject to change at anytime.
Health Care Benefits:
Thurston County provides medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage for all regular full-time employees enrolled in the County's standard plans. For regular part-time employees, who work less than 75% of an FTE, the county pays a pro-rated portion of the cost for medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Medical
Thurston County provides medical benefits through the Washington State's Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB). Plan availability is based on county of residence. Each year the County determines the standard and non-standard plans. For standard plans, the County pays the full employee premium.
Dental
Dental plans are provided through the Washington Counties Insurance Fund (WCIF). Employees have the opportunity to choose between two plans, Delta Dental, a preferred provider plan or Willamette Dental, an HMO plan.
Vision
Thurston County employees have Vision Service Plan coverage through the Washington Counties Insurance Fund (WCIF). Employees also have additional vision coverage through their medical plan.
Life Insurance
The County provides each regular, full-time employee with a basic, term life plan of $36,000 life insurance and $36,000 accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage. Additional voluntary, supplemental life insurance and AD&D insurance is available as a payroll deduction.
Dependent Coverage
Eligible dependents may be added to all coverage listed above. Depending upon the bargaining unit, the County pays up to a specific maximum amount toward dependent coverage with the employee paying any amount above the County maximum contribution.
Pension Plans:
Retirement
Eligible Thurston County employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems' pension plans (PERS, PSERS, or LEOFF). With the exception of PERS plan 3, all of these plans are "defined benefit" plans with retirement benefits based on your average compensation and earned service credits. PERS Plan 3 is a hybrid plan incorporating both "defined benefit" and "defined contribution" elements. These plans are funded by both employer and employee contributions.
Deferred Compensation
The County offers three voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan. Deferred compensation plans are 457 plans as defined by IRS regulations.
Holiday and Leave Programs:
Paid Leave
Thurston County offers two leave plans, Alternative leave and Traditional leave. In the Alternative Leave program, leave is accrued per pay period and may be used for vacation and/or sick leave purposes. Employees in the Traditional Leave program accrue both sick leave and annual leave each pay period.
Thurston County Observed Holidays
Eleven paid are observed by Thurston County. Depending on union contract, regular employees receive one floating holiday and one Community Service Day each calendar year, or two floating holidays each calendar year.
Other County Paid Benefits:
Long Term Disability (LTD)
The county's long term disability plan provides a monthly benefit of 60% of your monthly base salary up to $6,000 per month after a waiting period of 90 days of disability.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employees and immediate family members are eligible to receive confidential, professional counseling assessment and referral services through First Choice Health. The employee assistance program can assist and respond to all kinds of requests for counseling assessment and life concerns, such as, relationship concerns, family problems, alcohol and drug abuse problems, financial crisis, identification theft, general stress, caregiver burnout, depression, etc. Services are available 24-hours per day, 7-days per week.
Additional Voluntary Benefits:
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses. Section 125 FSAs allow you to pay for allowable health-related and/or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Short Term Disability
The County's short term disability plan is meant to assist with temporary periods of disability, as well as bridge the 90 day waiting period before the County's Long Term Disability begins. It provides a benefit of 60% of employees weekly base salary up to $1,000 per week after a waiting period of 30 days.
Worksite Plans:
Electronic Payroll Savings with TreasuryDirect
County employees can invest in TreasuryDirect electronic savings bonds (Series I and EE) by requesting a payroll deduction. Monthly deductions are forwarded to the Federal Reserve, which enables employees to buy and redeem electronic savings bonds directly from the United States Treasury Department.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Thurston County is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Act. Employees may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness.
Additional Benefits
The County also offers direct deposit, credit union memberships, a Commute Trip Reduction Program, and other miscellaneous benefits.
Please click for more information or visit the Thurston County Benefits website:
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1) Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
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2) Have you ever had findings made against you in any civil adjudicative (judicial or administrative) proceeding?A "civil adjudication proceeding" is a judicial or administrative adjudicative proceeding that results in a finding of, or upholds an agency finding of, domestic violence, abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, abandonment, violation of a professional licensing standard regarding a child or vulnerable adult, or exploitation or financial exploitation of a child or vulnerable adult under any provision of law, including but not limited to chapter 13.34, 26.44, 74.34 RCW, or rules adopted under chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW. "Civil adjudication proceeding" also includes judicial or administrative findings that become final due to the failure of the alleged perpetrator to timely exercise a legal right to administratively challenge such findings.
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3) Have you had both a conviction and finding made against you in any civil adjudicative proceeding?
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4) Do you have any civil adjudicative proceedings or criminal charges pending?
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5) If you answered YES to any of the questions listed above, please explain below. If you answered NO to ALL the questions listed above, please type N/A.
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6) By responding to this disclosure form, applicants understand that an inquiry may be made to the Washington State Patrol or other law enforcement agencies under the Child and Adult Abuse Information Act to determine whether the applicant has any history relating to crimes against another person or child abuse.I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing responses are true and correct.
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Location : Thurston County, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time Employee
Job Number: 06R00170
Department:Superior Court
Opening Date: 03/04/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Summary of Duties
**Thurston County Superior Court reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time. To ensure consideration for this position, please submit your application as soon as possible. The first review of applicants will begin on 03/18/2024**
Within Thurston County Superior Court, the Superior Court Operations Manager reports directly to the Court Administrator and is instrumental in assisting the Court Administrator to establish, support and sustain the Court's mission and goals. This position shares management of the daily operations of Superior Court including caseflow, supervising court staff, and managing special projects or analytical studies. In this position, you can expect to implement and manage complex programs for Case Tracking Systems, Differential Case Management, and Unified Family Court cases.
Other duties include but are not limited to:
- Ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the Court by coordinating with individuals and agencies within the community.
- Planning, organizing, and supervising the work of office support staff including maintaining a working knowledge of positions supervised to provide coverage during leaves of absence.
- Coordination of court administrative functions and Court activities in line with the goals set by the Superior Court Judges and Court Administrator.
- Analyzing workload data and making recommendations, revising, and developing program policies and procedures.
- Initiating and responding to correspondence on behalf of the Court and maintaining the Superior Court's Web pages.
- Maintaining and distributing Local Court Rules to local and state agencies and publications. Creates, revises, and makes available local Court forms and special program materials.
- Providing guidance to staff, interns, law enforcement, members of the community, internal/external departments and other agencies about legal issues and Court procedures.
- Serves as liaison for the judges, Court reporters, Court staff, Courtroom clerks, counsel, community agencies and the public.
- Coordinating interpreter assignment, scheduling and compensation; scheduling of visiting judges; information and referral services; Courthouse Facilitators, Guardians ad Litems and community resources for appropriate calendar assignment; and setting up telephone conference calls or virtual meeting links for Court hearings.
- Performs other duties as assigned, including providing backup coverage for other Court staff as needed.
Thurston County Superior Court's Mission & Vision
The mission of the Court is to serve the public through the prompt resolution of civil and criminal cases in a manner that ensures access and fair treatment.
Vision
Thurston County Superior Court is a Court where all can safely and easily access the court, its programs and services, and have an opportunity to be heard. Through well-trained judicial officers and court staff, the Court uses innovative techniques and manages public resources responsibly. The Court seeks community input to ensure public confidence in the judiciary and to reflect the diverse community needs.
Qualifications
- Associated Arts degree in paralegal studies, or other closely related field and six years of progressively responsible clerical/secretarial experience; four years of which must have been in legal or court environment.
- Any demonstrated combination of education and/or experience which provides the applicant with the following attributes may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis.
- Ability to independently conduct administrative projects and respond to administrative and operational problems.
- Ability to interpret policy and procedures and to analyze complex issues.
- Ability to plan, assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of staff.
- Knowledge of computer concepts, including data base management.
Desired Skills
- Demonstrated background in legal terminology, trial calendar terminology and judicial procedures.
- Strong computer operating skills with experience and knowledge in computer equipment and database programs.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and diverse groups, and to develop a consensus on specific issues.
- Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects.
- Knowledge of organization and operation of the Washington State Court System; procedures and practices within courts of general jurisdiction.
- Ability to independently plan and coordinate numerous program activities and special projects.
Other Position Related Information
Questions about this Position?
The contact person for this recruitment is Kristin Jensen, Court Administrator, (360) 786-5602.
This position is:
- NOT represented by a Union
- Eligible for benefits
- NOT eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Items required for consideration:
- Application
- Letter of Interest
- Resume
- Applicant Disclosure Form - Supplemental Questions (Pursuant to RCW Section 43.43.830)
Thurston County provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees. The following is a brief summary of available benefits offered to county employees. Benefits are subject to change and may differ according to collective bargaining agreements. Plan documents and eligibility requirements are provided upon hire. This information is subject to change at anytime.
Health Care Benefits:
Thurston County provides medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage for all regular full-time employees enrolled in the County's standard plans. For regular part-time employees, who work less than 75% of an FTE, the county pays a pro-rated portion of the cost for medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Medical
Thurston County provides medical benefits through the Washington State's Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB). Plan availability is based on county of residence. Each year the County determines the standard and non-standard plans. For standard plans, the County pays the full employee premium.
Dental
Dental plans are provided through the Washington Counties Insurance Fund (WCIF). Employees have the opportunity to choose between two plans, Delta Dental, a preferred provider plan or Willamette Dental, an HMO plan.
Vision
Thurston County employees have Vision Service Plan coverage through the Washington Counties Insurance Fund (WCIF). Employees also have additional vision coverage through their medical plan.
Life Insurance
The County provides each regular, full-time employee with a basic, term life plan of $36,000 life insurance and $36,000 accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage. Additional voluntary, supplemental life insurance and AD&D insurance is available as a payroll deduction.
Dependent Coverage
Eligible dependents may be added to all coverage listed above. Depending upon the bargaining unit, the County pays up to a specific maximum amount toward dependent coverage with the employee paying any amount above the County maximum contribution.
Pension Plans:
Retirement
Eligible Thurston County employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems' pension plans (PERS, PSERS, or LEOFF). With the exception of PERS plan 3, all of these plans are "defined benefit" plans with retirement benefits based on your average compensation and earned service credits. PERS Plan 3 is a hybrid plan incorporating both "defined benefit" and "defined contribution" elements. These plans are funded by both employer and employee contributions.
Deferred Compensation
The County offers three voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan. Deferred compensation plans are 457 plans as defined by IRS regulations.
Holiday and Leave Programs:
Paid Leave
Thurston County offers two leave plans, Alternative leave and Traditional leave. In the Alternative Leave program, leave is accrued per pay period and may be used for vacation and/or sick leave purposes. Employees in the Traditional Leave program accrue both sick leave and annual leave each pay period.
Thurston County Observed Holidays
Eleven paid are observed by Thurston County. Depending on union contract, regular employees receive one floating holiday and one Community Service Day each calendar year, or two floating holidays each calendar year.
Other County Paid Benefits:
Long Term Disability (LTD)
The county's long term disability plan provides a monthly benefit of 60% of your monthly base salary up to $6,000 per month after a waiting period of 90 days of disability.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employees and immediate family members are eligible to receive confidential, professional counseling assessment and referral services through First Choice Health. The employee assistance program can assist and respond to all kinds of requests for counseling assessment and life concerns, such as, relationship concerns, family problems, alcohol and drug abuse problems, financial crisis, identification theft, general stress, caregiver burnout, depression, etc. Services are available 24-hours per day, 7-days per week.
Additional Voluntary Benefits:
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses. Section 125 FSAs allow you to pay for allowable health-related and/or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Short Term Disability
The County's short term disability plan is meant to assist with temporary periods of disability, as well as bridge the 90 day waiting period before the County's Long Term Disability begins. It provides a benefit of 60% of employees weekly base salary up to $1,000 per week after a waiting period of 30 days.
Worksite Plans:
- Accident Insurance is designed to help pay for costs not covered by employee health insurance when injured due to an accident.
- Hospital Indemnity will pay a lump sum if an employee is admitted to the hospital, and will pay a lump sum for each day your are inpatient, to a maximum of 15 days per year.
- Critical Illness will pay a lump sum if you are diagnosed with certain serious conditions. Cancer, heart attack, and stroke are a few of the listed conditions in this policy.
Electronic Payroll Savings with TreasuryDirect
County employees can invest in TreasuryDirect electronic savings bonds (Series I and EE) by requesting a payroll deduction. Monthly deductions are forwarded to the Federal Reserve, which enables employees to buy and redeem electronic savings bonds directly from the United States Treasury Department.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Thurston County is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Act. Employees may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness.
Additional Benefits
The County also offers direct deposit, credit union memberships, a Commute Trip Reduction Program, and other miscellaneous benefits.
Please click for more information or visit the Thurston County Benefits website:
01
1) Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
- Yes
- No
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2) Have you ever had findings made against you in any civil adjudicative (judicial or administrative) proceeding?A "civil adjudication proceeding" is a judicial or administrative adjudicative proceeding that results in a finding of, or upholds an agency finding of, domestic violence, abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, abandonment, violation of a professional licensing standard regarding a child or vulnerable adult, or exploitation or financial exploitation of a child or vulnerable adult under any provision of law, including but not limited to chapter 13.34, 26.44, 74.34 RCW, or rules adopted under chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW. "Civil adjudication proceeding" also includes judicial or administrative findings that become final due to the failure of the alleged perpetrator to timely exercise a legal right to administratively challenge such findings.
- Yes
- No
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3) Have you had both a conviction and finding made against you in any civil adjudicative proceeding?
- Yes
- No
04
4) Do you have any civil adjudicative proceedings or criminal charges pending?
- Yes
- No
05
5) If you answered YES to any of the questions listed above, please explain below. If you answered NO to ALL the questions listed above, please type N/A.
06
6) By responding to this disclosure form, applicants understand that an inquiry may be made to the Washington State Patrol or other law enforcement agencies under the Child and Adult Abuse Information Act to determine whether the applicant has any history relating to crimes against another person or child abuse.I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing responses are true and correct.
- Yes
- No
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