Chief Operations Officer - Government Jobs : Job Details

Salary: $5,176.00 - $6,291.20 Biweekly

Location: Placerville

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202200052

Department: Operations

Opening Date: May 23, 2025

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Opening Date: May 23, 2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Recruitment Information: Candidates will be reviewed as applications are received

Under general direction, the Chief Operations Officer plans, organizes and directs the activities of multiple programs, functions or divisions/units of the Court; provides high-level technical, policy and program expertise to leadership staff; and provides direct support to meet the Court's organizational goals and objectives. Responsibilities also include program and budget development/monitoring; strategic planning; establishing and evaluating business processes, policies and procedures; resolving operational issues; and representing the Court with key stakeholders and justice partners. This position is designated as at-will and, as such, the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Court Executive Officer.

This is an executive management level position responsible for program and budget development, coordination and goal setting across all operational areas of the Court. The Chief Operations Officer is responsible for providing vision and leadership in managing, directing, integrating, establishing standards for and ensuring compliance of operational policies, programs and services for the Court. The incumbent receives limited direction and must exercise considerable discretion while demonstrating the highest level of integrity to independently complete assignments and duties. Errors in work or judgment could result in inefficient operations, poor community relations and possible litigation against the Court. This position has full managerial responsibility, directly and through subordinate supervisors/managers. The Chief Operations Officer classification is distinguished from the Operations Manager classifications in that it has executive level responsibilities and authority while the latter performs the full scope of first level supervisory responsibilities for staff in the performance of their duties in an assigned area(s) and/or branch. This Chief Operations Officer classification reports to the Court Executive Officer or designee and is distinguished from the higher-level class in that the latter has executive level administrative responsibilities and authority as well as overall management and authority for the non-judicial components of a court system pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 10.610.

The Court reserves the right to assign or reassign duties as required to achieve business and operational objectives. When assigned, all of the essential functions and duties listed below must be accomplished effectively, are standard, and may not be inclusive of all functions and duties that may be assigned. Essential functions and duties may include, but are not limited to those listed below.

• Manages, plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the non-judicial and non-administrative operational activities of the Court directly and/or through subordinate staff.
• Provides technical court-related expertise and assistance to internal and external customers; responds to complex and difficult questions, concerns and issues; and participates in the resolution of internal and justice system-related issues/concerns with affected parties.
• Ensures workflow, cross-training and staffing is in line with the business needs of the Court to support the continuity of service provisions to the public and efficient operations.
• Performs managerial duties including: recruitment; training development and delivery; prepares performance evaluations and provides performance coaching and management; scheduling, assigning and review of work; processing requests for leave; timekeeping; takes or recommends corrective and/or disciplinary action to address performance deficiencies in accordance with Court Personnel Policies and Procedures and labor contract agreements; and provides opportunities for professional development of staff.
• Maintains professional knowledge in all operational areas and keeps abreast of changes in job-related rules, statutes, laws and new business trends; reads and interprets codes, policies and procedures and professional literature; attends training, workshops and seminars as appropriate; provides customer service and support; makes recommendations to modify business processes, policies and procedures; implements changes to business processes, policies and procedures, as appropriate or approved; and communicates updates and information to staff.
• Provides case management system oversight as it relates to identifying the need for system modifications and enhancements to assure Court and customer needs and requirements are met; participates in the development, implementation, testing and maintenance of automation efforts; develops and recommends modifications to case management system policies, procedures and standards; reads and interprets legislation and works with the Information Technology and Court Analyst divisions to update the case management system to reflect current legislation and Court process; and provides technical training to staff on the use of applications within the case management system.
• Provides technical expertise, information and assistance to leadership staff regarding assigned functions; assists in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs; implements strategic initiatives and participates in identifying and evaluating long and short-term needs of the Court.
• Works closely with the Court Executive Officer and internal/external stakeholders to implement operational programs, policies and procedures for the Court; and directs the development and implementation of organizational policies, procedures and goals for the Court.
• Participates in budget preparation and administration; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for assigned areas; and monitors and controls expenditures.
• Oversees, prepares, composes or completes the creation of various forms, narrative and statistical reports, correspondence, agenda items, statistical data, spreadsheets, surveys, procedures or other documents; and maintains files and records.
• Maintains a positive environment within the Court setting using principles of good customer service.
• Establishes and practices constant and effective communication with staff from assigned areas, management and judicial officers.
• Provides subject matter expertise and information to staff, the public and other agencies; and investigates and resolves complaints.
• Communicates clearly, concisely and effectively orally and in writing; exercises tact, objectivity, discretion, courtesy and sound judgement in handling highly complex/sensitive issues and situations with a variety of people form diverse, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with judicial officers, other staff, members of the public and others encountered during work.
• Serves as a Court representative with law enforcement agencies, attorneys, other County and State departments and the public.
• Attends and conducts meetings and participates in assigned committees.
• Travels between Court facilities as necessary to carry out duties.
• Performs back-up coverage for other staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, judicial administration, criminal justice or related field or graduation from the Court Management or Executive Management Program of the National Center for State Court's Institute for Court Management.

AND

Experience: Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in operations which includes two (2) years of supervisory/management experience.

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for college education on a year-for-year basis. Education may not substitute for supervisory/management experience.

OR

Any combination of relevant experience and/or education that would demonstrate the individual possesses the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities as determined by the Court Executive Officer.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience with a court or public agency.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Operation and management of Court programs, functions or divisions/units including support of judicial officers and facility management.
• Principles, practices and methods of workforce management and supervision including leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution, as well as selection, training, evaluation and scheduling of subordinate staff.
• Communication techniques for gathering, evaluating and transmitting information and directing group discussion.
• Superior court functions, characteristics, services and activities.
• State and federal agencies and offices involved in Court-related activities.
• Statutes relating to Court legal processes and procedures, including but not limited to: the California Rules of Court; Code of Civil Procedure; Penal Code; Welfare and Institutions Code; Vehicle Code; and other statutes relating to court processes and procedures.
• Principles of management and analysis and organizational design necessary to analyze, recommend and implement change.
• Modern office methods and