Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (Seattle) Job at King County, WA, Seattle, WA

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  • King County, WA
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

Overview

King County Superior Court (KCSC) is one of the nations largest trial courts, serving the countrys 12th most populated county. With a staff of approximately 400 employees, KCSC is nationally recognized for innovation and is committed to providing justice for all.

Job Duties

  • Oversee the operations of the Superior Court to ensure effective and efficient achievement of the organizations goals and objectives.
  • Coordinate with the Executive Branch of King County regarding infrastructural technology support for the court; develop, prioritize, and advocate related capital improvement projects on behalf of the court.
  • Supervise assigned court department directors in administrative activities; establish and maintain ongoing communication and status updates with directors and supervise the DEI and training manager.
  • Ensure collaboration and alignment between the courts operations and the Department of Judicial Administration (Clerks Office).
  • With department directors, lead negotiations with collective bargaining units; maintain clear communications and relationships with union representatives, the King County Office of Labor Relations, and represented staff; represent organizational and management interests in labor negotiations.
  • Represent administration and operational interests in court committees; identify issues and recommend solutions to conflicts among internal court departments and/or competing projects; determine project deliverables.
  • Assist the CAO in the preparation of the courts annual budget; oversee and monitor departmental budgets and expenditures; analyze annual departmental needs and make budget recommendations.
  • Provide direction and input in determining job responsibilities, methods, and performance standards for the courts senior management team; establish work objectives and recommendations for departmental changes.
  • Serve as Acting CAO in the CAOs absence; make decisions and provide overall direction and guidance for all court employees, managers, and directors.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Bachelors degree or higher in public administration or a related field. A minimum of five (5) years of supervisory and management experience, preferably in a large, complex urban court system or public service environment.

  • Knowledge of and experience executing management theories and practices, judicial trends, and best practices.
  • Deep understanding of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to court operations.
  • Experience in organizational planning and management.
  • Human resource management, labor law, and contract negotiations.
  • Team building and organizational goal setting.
  • Policy development.
  • Budgeting and strategic planning techniques and principles.
  • Managing a diverse workforce.

The Most Competitive Candidates Will Have

  • Demonstrated experience simultaneously managing multiple projects in a fastpaced environment and meeting deadlines.
  • Demonstrated experience and skills in managing diverse teams, including motivating, developing employees, supporting professional development, coaching, mentoring, setting clear expectations, and providing constructive feedback.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead development of and buyin for a vision.
  • Demonstrated experience and skills in building trusted partnerships with internal and external customers through a record of transparency, followthrough, and respectful resolution of differences.
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity and social justice and pursuing changes to policies and practices that address systemic racism and inequities.
  • Ability to persevere and adapt as required, while working in a multifaceted and sometimes ambiguous environment.
  • Experience in reporting to and interacting directly with elected officials and experience in a customerservicesbased organization.
  • Experience with collective bargaining and labor agreements.

Supplemental Information

Who may apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants.

Work location: King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104. The incumbent may be required to work at other court facilities.

Work schedule: Fulltime. Core business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30a.m.4:30p.m. Hours may vary, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed. Exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act; atwill, reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer.

Additional materials required: Resume and letter of interest describing how you meet or exceed the requirements. These materials supplement the online application; failure to provide both will result in rejection.

Necessary special requirements: Ability to reliably travel throughout the county. Finalists subject to Washington State Patrol criminal background check and reference check. Criminal background records are not automatically disqualifying.

Selection process: Application materials will be screened for qualifications; the most competitive candidates will be invited for interviews.

Union membership: This position is not represented by a union.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

Benefits

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Life and disability insurance; opportunity to purchase additional insurance.
  • Retirement through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferredcompensation plan.
  • Transportation program and ORCA transit pass.
  • 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays.
  • Generous vacation and paid sick leave.
  • Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves.
  • Flexible Spending Account.
  • Wellness programs.
  • Onsite activity centers.
  • Employee Giving Program.
  • Employee assistance programs.
  • Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position.
  • Training and career development programs.

For additional information about employee benefits, visit the Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Note: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based on the terms of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

If you have questions regarding this position, please call King County Superior Court Human Resources at 2064773364.

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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Early shift,

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