District Court Administrator - Blair County

Targeted Start date: End of November 2026

• Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and monitor court administration staff, per diem, and hourly employees.

• Delegate work projects; establish departmental goals, action plans, priorities, and deadlines.

• Mentor, coach, and counsel staff; complete probationary and annual performance evaluations.

• Foster a positive workplace culture, resolve internal conflicts, address performance issues, and recommend formal disciplinary actions when necessary.

• Review and approve absence requests while ensuring compliance with AOPC and judicial district policies.

• Write and update job descriptions as organizational needs evolve.

• Manage caseflow across criminal, civil, and family court divisions, and continuously improve caseflow procedures, time standards, and calendaring efficiency.

• Prepare and administer civil and criminal trial calendars, including daily trial lists.

• Establish and administer the yearly court calendar for all judges.

• Set the agenda for weekly judges’ meetings to collaborate on operational solutions and local policies.

• Oversee key judicial processes, including Masters, Hearing Officers, mediators, jury management, Arbitration, and Protection from Abuse (PFA) proceedings.

• Determine court-appointed counsel assignments.

• Prepare, submit, and manage the annual Court of Common Pleas budget and Magisterial District Judge (MDJ) budgets.

• Prepare required AOPC and judicial court reports.

• Procure necessary supplies and services, manage physical facilities, space, equipment, and advanced communication technology (ACT) in courtrooms.

• Act as the primary liaison between judges, attorneys, court-related offices, state agencies, and the public.

• Assist the President Judge in the oversight of Court Leaders and court departments.

• Disseminate official court information and participate on various court-related committees.

• Implement policies established by the State Court Administrator and assist state-level leadership in setting ongoing policies and methods for judicial operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Judicial, Business or Public Administration, or closely related field; PLUS

• Three years of professional-level experience in court management OR four years of varied office management work including professional-level experience in budgeting, procurement, and human resources management.

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Satisfactory criminal background check required.

• 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 12+ paid vacation days per year.

• Comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members on the 1st day of employment.

• Salary increases, employee assistance programs, and retirement plans.

• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees.

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.

Starting Annual Salary Range: $56,302 - $76,944

Maximum Annual Salary: $118,229