Senior Court Operations Consultant

The Senior Court Operations Consultant works independently planning, implementing, and managing Dependency Court Improvement Program projects. The position supervises and directs the work of staff on a variety of problem-solving court technical assistance activities; evaluates and recommends methods for providing the delivery of dependency court services; and coordinates, facilitates, and conducts training programs for judges, court staff, and child welfare stakeholders. The position supports the management of grant deliverables, budgeting, and contract management. The position establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with judges, magistrates, court personnel, child welfare system partners, clerks of court, attorneys, and the general public. This position participates on numerous interagency workgroups to improve court processing and the delivery of services to children and families in the child welfare system.

The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Provides project management for federal dependency court improvement projects.
Provides staff support to the Dependency Court Improvement Panel and Steering Committee on Families and Children in the Court.
Oversees technical assistance activities for dependence problem-solving courts.
Provides direct supervision to and oversees the work of staff members.
Provides staff support on continuous quality improvement strategies for Dependency Court Improvement Program.
Participates in interagency workgroups.

Education and Training Guidelines

Education: Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, court/judicial administration, court/judicial management, business management, legal studies, or a closely related field.

Experience: Six years of related work experience, including two years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

Special Comments: This position is funded through the federal Dependency Court Improvement Program grant. This position may be full-time remote eligible if the selected candidate resides in an area outside of Tallahassee, Florida.

To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

Submit a complete and accurate application profile, which includes essential information such as dates of service, reasons for leaving, and other qualifications.
Ensure that all employment history and detailed information about work experience are included in the application. This should encompass military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, and any other relevant experiences, along with explanations for any employment gaps.
The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized health insurance plan, optional enrollment in life, dental, and disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.
The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check. Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.
In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System.

Submit a current and complete online State Employment Profile Application through the People First State of Florida Jobs website, and view the State Courts System page at jobs.myflorida.com/go/State-Courts-System/2814300/ An application must be submitted for the position, listing the appropriate class title and position number for which you are applying. Your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

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