City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Administrator, Court

Under minimal direction, this position is responsible for the planning, organizing, implementation, and monitoring of Community Court operations.

1. Develops and implements short- and long-range strategies, objectives, policies, and priorities; determines appropriate service and staffing levels; and allocates resources accordingly.
2. Plans, manages, and develops the department budget; estimates funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; and directs the monitoring and approval of expenditures.
3. Acts as official departmental representative to City departments, City Manager’s Office, elected officials, and outside agencies; and explains and justifies department programs, policies, and activities.
4. Briefs and advises City management, the Mayor and Council, other elected officials, community members, and the public regarding Community Court administration in-person and through written reports. Provides advice and information on Community Court services matters.
5. Reviews and approves all Community Court policies and procedures.
6. Communicates with media, community groups, partner organizations, and the public to gather input and share information regarding the Community Court.
7. Utilizes an understanding of the local homelessness response and criminal justice systems to direct all Community Court services and operations.
8. Prepares presentations and/or reports describing the status of Community Court operations.
9. Collaborates with other City departments to identify efficiencies, addresses redundancies, and works more effectively.
10. Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources. Manages data, tracks, and monitors program performance, and oversees evaluation activities.
11. Serves as executive staff liaison for the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board. Works with judges, prosecutors, other court officials, and community leaders and agencies to ensure court operations and connections to services run smoothly.
12. Develops and negotiates contracts between the City, outside agencies, and other governmental entities.

Responsible for full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
• Knowledge of the principals and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal laws, ordinances, and regulations related to the administration of a Municipal Court.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of management and personnel principles and practices.
• Knowledge of best practices in clinical approaches and social service interventions for defendants of the Court
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in preparing and analyzing budgets, reports, and studies.
• Skill in coordinating large complex organizations.
• Skill in written and oral communication.
• Skill in using computers and related software, including Microsoft Office products.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining working relationships with other City employees, community stakeholders and the public.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to maintain effective communication and working relationships with boards and commissions, outside agencies, City employees, and the public.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement.
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Criminal Justice or related field, plus five (5) years related work experience and three (3) of which were in a supervisory capacity.
• Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for non-supervisory/ management experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.