Deputy Court Administrator - Minor Judiciary (Bucks County)

• Oversees minor court operations, procedures, and personnel while resolving operational challenges. Makes recommendations for minor judiciary operations and implements changes.
• Supervises a personal staff of six tasked with executing the division’s financial management, statistical analysis, purchasing, recruitment, training and daily administrative support.
• Prepares the annual budget for magisterial district court offices and makes relevant recommendations to court leadership.
• Delegates procurement duties to staff.  Approves the acquisition, disbursement and payment authorization for MDJ court equipment, supplies and services. Serves as the liaison with commercial vendors and evaluates vendor performance.
• Manages the financial and centralized banking system in the minor courts.
• Coordinates management and maintenance of MDJ court facilities and equipment.
• Manages MDJ court staff recruitment, hiring approvals and employment terminations. Evaluates personnel performance.
• Oversees compilation and preparation of court statistical data and management reports.
• Performs on-site inspections of all MDJ offices.
• Acts as a liaison between the minor judiciary, the Court of Common pleas, county departments and the public.
• Serves as the primary contact for minor judiciary emergencies during non-business hours.
• Schedules staff coverage for on-call shifts, continuing education, recusals and general leave.
• Designs and leads training and professional development programs.
• Investigates personnel and labor relations issues to recommend solutions.
• Researches procedural questions raised by judges and staff.
• Issues orders of court for the assignment of magisterial district judges to other court locations.
• Develops annual and long-term strategic plans as directed by the Court and the Court Administrator.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, criminal justice or a closely related field; PLUS
• Three years of experience in court management or four years of varied office management work, including budgeting, procurement, and human resources management.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered.

• Satisfactory criminal background check required.
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania’s magisterial district courts.
• Valid driver’s license required.

• Excellent benefits program, including comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment.
• 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 12+ paid vacation days per year.
• Salary increases, employee assistance programs, and retirement plans.
• Healthcare flexible spending account.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Free reserved parking

Annual Salary Range: $64,750 - $88,490

Maximum Annual Salary: $135,969