Assistant District Court Administration - Court Administration (D4 111839) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4852343) Apply  Assistant District Court Administration - Court Administration (D4 111839) Salary $72,134.40 - $94,525.60 Annually Location State of Iowa - See Job Description, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 25-02469 Agency 444 Judicial Opening Date 02/28/2025 Closing Date 3/16/2025 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-DNP Point of Contact Laura.Kyndesen@iowacourts.gov To Apply Candidates need to complete the NEOGOV application and attach a cover letter and resume. Final applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer. + Description + Questions Job Description The 4th Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking applicants for Assistant District Court Administrator. The official domicile will be within District 4, official domicile will be determined upon hire. Under general supervision of the District Court Administrator, this position performs highly responsible supervisory, administrative, operational, and training duties. The pay range is $72,134.40 to $94,525.60 for this position. Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00A – 4:30P To Apply: Candidates will need to submit a cover letter and resume. All applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. Responsibilities: + Supervises employees within the district by administrating the HR policies from hiring to termination, directing, organizing, and assigning and scheduling work duties. Holds employee meetings as necessary. + Executes the implementation and quality review process of the operations, administration, and management of district court operations, including policies and procedures to support court operations. + Assists and guides case management and coordination of employees to ensure efficient operations of the judicial district courts. + Helps ensure quality control for case processing for all case types. + Develops and provides training to for direct reports, judicial officers and judicial specialists. + Assists in the development and planning functions for the judicial district; advises the district court administrator and chief district judge on strategic directions and planning. + Executes initiatives. + Prepares statistical reports and other administrative reports as necessary. + May answer questions from judicial officers, attorneys, district employees, and the public relating to case scheduling, court functions, and customer services issues. + Acts as a liaison with juvenile courts and clerk of court offices in areas relating to court operations. + Assists in troubleshooting technology software and hardware issues and submits clear communication to Judicial Branch IT when issues cannot be resolved locally. + Travel Required. + Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Considerable knowledge of procedures, legal documents, laws and legal factors relating to the court system. + Abilities to research and communicate necessary knowledge to employees supervised. + Considerable knowledge of the organization, functions, responsibilities, and procedures of the court system. + Ability to express ideals verbally or in writing on technical and administrative subjects, clearly and concisely. + Considerable knowledge of modern technology software and general knowledge of technology hardware concepts. + General ability to troubleshoot technology issues, to clearly convey problems to Judicial Branch IT when warranted, and to track ongoing problems until resolution. + Flexible, inventive, analytical, and problem-solving ability to maximize administrative efficiency in the context of changing conditions. + Emotional maturity, stability, honesty, integrity, and desire for professional improvement. Under the direct supervision of the District Court Administrator, candidates will have the desire to learn the complexities of our court case processing system using our statewide Electronic Document Management System (EDMS). This position may occasionally involve travel to other counties in the district. This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Judicial Branch. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants must meet the requirements of 1, 2, 3, or 4 to meet the qualifications of the position. 1) Applicants must meet the requirements of a and b to meet the requirements of 1. a. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college or university in business administration, management, public administration, human resources, court management or other area of study. b. Minimum of four years’ experience in a highly responsible administrative capacity with a court, government agency, or in business management is required. Of that experience, two years of supervision of direct reports is preferred. 2) Applicants must meet the requirements of a and b to meet the requirements of 2. a. An advanced degree in court administration, public administration, business administration, or law. b. Minimum of one year experience in a highly responsible administrative capacity with a court, government agency, or in business management is required. Of that experience, one year of supervision of direct reports is preferred. 3) A combination of education and/or full-time experience equal to eight years. a. Education: thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in the above fields equals one year of full-time experience. A valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the State. Completion of the IJB LinkedIn Learning Leadership and Professional Development Certificate will be equivalent to 6 months of education when looking at a combination of education and experience under the minimum qualifications for a supervisory-level position. 01 Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely. Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question. Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch. + Yes + No 02 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Ace of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. S611 et seq? + Yes + No 03 Please explain any gaps in your employment history? 04 Have you ever received a disciplinary suspension, been asked to resign, or discharged from a job? If yes please explain below. 05 What is your minimum salary requirement? 06 List any professional licenses you hold: 07 Your application for employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch will generally be treated as confidential under Iowa Code section 22.7(18). However, if you consent to allow Judicial to treat it as a public record per Iowa Code section 22.7(18)(a), please check "Yes, I consent" below. + Yes, I consent + No 08 Iowa Judicial Branch Employees ONLY: Have you completed the Iowa Judicial Branch LinkedIn Learning Leadership and Professional Development Certification? + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Iowa Agency 444 Judicial Address Iowa Judicial Branch Building 1111 E Court Ave Des Moines, Iowa, 50319 Website http://www.iowacourts.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email