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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Court Administrator

Auburn, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$160K/yr - $203K/yr

4+ years exp

The City of Auburn is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Court Administrator to lead and manage the administrative, non-judicial operations of the Auburn Municipal Court, which is set to begin operating in January 2027. The selected candidate will oversee the court's operations, ensuring compliance with legal standards and managing personnel and budgets.

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Responsibilities

Direct all non-judicial operations of the Municipal Court and Probation Services, ensuring effective case flow, procedural compliance, staff performance, and strategic alignment with court goals and legal standards

Develop, implement, and enforce court and probation policies and procedures in compliance with municipal, county, and state law; ensure ongoing compliance with legal, procedural, and security requirements, including CJIS standards

Oversee the recruitment, training, supervision, and performance of court and probation personnel; foster a culture of accountability, service, and continuous improvement

Manage court and probation budgets, including planning, expenditure tracking, purchasing, and financial operations involving bail, bonds, fines, and payroll; ensure financial accountability and alignment with citywide fiscal policies

Serve as the primary liaison between the court and external stakeholders - including law enforcement, attorneys, jails, and government agencies - while also representing the court at City Council meetings, public hearings, and community forums

Qualification

Municipal Court OperationsPolicy DevelopmentBudget ManagementCompliance ManagementTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or closely related field

At least four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the operations of a municipal court

A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience

A combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual's knowledge, skill, and ability to effectively perform the job duties

The selected candidate be fingerprinted prior to final appointment

The appointed employee will also complete the CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Certification Test to be allowed to view sensitive information and have unescorted access while at the Police Department (per Washington State Patrol ACCESS unit)