Court Operations Supervisor, Hennepin County, Juvenile Court (Fourth District Applicants Only) Full Time

The Court Operations Supervisor leads the day-to-day operations of the Juvenile Division and is administering and enforcing all relevant rules and policies; reviewing, evaluating, planning and streamlining daily functions; coaching, mentoring, and completing performance evaluations, monitoring the division budget, statistics, and financial reports; working with the public, judges, and partnering justice departments to ensure that cases are processed in a timely and accurate manner.

This position is located in the Juvenile Justice Center, 590 Park Avenue, Downtown Minneapolis. Typical hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Example of Duties

– Plan, coordinate, supervise and review the functions and daily operations of district court personnel in the Juvenile Court division; establish clear expectations, workloads and schedules.
– Select, coach, mentor, develop and evaluate the performance of staff according to set standards; act as an effective role model to staff in all areas; assist in developing orientation, training programs, and reference documentation for employees
– Utilize collaborative communication techniques to respond to and manage day-to-day issues brought by judicial officers, staff, customers, and related county and/or state agencies; answer inquiries relative to the policy, practice, and procedures of the court.
– Represent the Fourth District and act as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, county specific and statewide committees and workgroups with regard to Juvenile Division policy, practice and procedures of the court.
– Make data informed decisions regarding processes and procedures to effectively accomplish the mission of the courts consistent with established policies and priorities.
– Develop, provide recommendations and oversee the implementation of new/revised policies and procedures in the division, as well as determine methods and procedures to effectively accomplish the mission of the courts consistent with established policies, values, and goals within the strategic plan. Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
– Current employee of the Minnesota Judicial Branch, Fourth Judicial District
– High school diploma or equivalent
– Experience leading others as a supervisor, Leadworker, or project lead
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

– Ability to train, motivate, coach, and mentor staff
– Ability to effectively handle confidential and sensitive personnel matters
– Ability to supervise the work of others to meet the needs/goals of larger group
– Professional communication, interpersonal and human relations skills
– Experience with Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent software, with the ability to learn new technology
– Ability to work in an inclusive, multicultural environment that values diversity and relationships
– Adaptable, with the ability to adjust to a changing environment along with the ability to lead and motivate staff through change
– Ability to exercise independent judgment and use discretion in applying and interpreting policies, procedures, and guideline
– Ability to work as part of a team across all areas of administration with ability to integrate new resources, ideas and initiatives
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

– Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree
– Two years’ experience supervisory or management experience training, motivating, coaching and supervising support personnel
– Advanced professional communication, interpersonal and human relations skills
– Experience acting as a primary point of contact for stakeholders and business partners
– Knowledge of rules and statutes applicable to Juvenile Court
– General understanding of principles and practices of court proceedings, applicable statutes and rules and record management
– Ability to research and analyze problems, put effective changes into practice, measure performance and ensure compliance
– Skill in organization, planning prioritization and follow through
– Knowledge and experience working with electronic filing (eFile and eService) the Minnesota case management system (MNCIS), SharePoint, Application Extender (AX), and other eCourt technologies Supplemental Information
The Minnesota Judicial Branch (MJB) is committed to providing fair and equal access to justice. If you share this same commitment, desire a meaningful career serving the public, and want the opportunity to make a difference for your community, consider a career with us. We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and actively seek and encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and characteristics. Minnesota Judicial Branch employees consistently express pride in their public service and in the quality of programs and services provided to customers, as well as appreciation for the teamwork and collaboration that is promoted within the MJB.

The Juvenile team works in a Results Only Work Environment, which allows flexibility in meeting court goals. Juvenile court has 10 judicial officers, supported by a hybrid model of judicial and administrative staff. This position will supervise staff clerking the courtroom, counter, and office as well as staff supporting judicial officers directly.

All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of a criminal background check. An employment offer may be rescinded if the background check identifies job related convictions.

This position is open to applicants who are current employees of the Fourth Judicial District Court. Please contact the Human Resources Department with questions regarding this posting via email: or .

It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding employment are made without discrimination on the basis of disability. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability to participate in the employee selection process by contacting HR:

The Minnesota Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment be made without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age. We value and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life and disability insurance.

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