We are one court, working with and

for each other, to achieve justice

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF SAN MATEO invites resumes for the position of

Court

Executive Officer Annual Compensation Range: $183,500 – $229,400

Recruitment Dates: July 12 — August 2, 2018

About the Court: One of 58 trial courts in California, the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, holds jurisdiction over one of the

most physically attractive and culturally diverse counties in the state. The combination of cities, towns and unincorporated

areas adds to the richness of this Bay Area community, which is home to over 765,000 residents.

The Court currently has 26 judges and 4 subordinate judicial officers (commissioners) who hear court proceedings in 4

different locations: the Northern Branch in South San Francisco, the Juvenile Branch in San Mateo, the Southern Branch Hall

of Justice in Redwood City and the Traffic Annex also in Redwood City. Approximately 285 employees serve the needs of the

Court by providing operational, administrative and clerical support. The Court staff includes the Court Executive Officer (CEO)

and a four member executive team consisting of a Deputy Court Executive Officer (DCEO), Information Technology Director,

Finance Director and Human Resources Director. The Court’s current budget is approximately $45 million.

The Court mission is: “We are one court, working with and for each other, to achieve justice.” The Court prides itself on its

ability to provide service for all with integrity, excellence and innovation.

About the Community: San Mateo County provides a picturesque setting, combined with an incredible array of activities which truly represent the

California lifestyle at its finest. Bordered on the west by the majestic Pacific Ocean, on the north by San Francisco, on the

east by the scenic San Francisco Bay, and on the south by world famous Silicon Valley, San Mateo County offers a wide range

of recreational pursuits, economic opportunities and numerous attractions. The residents of the County enjoy a diverse,

multi-cultural citizenry, cosmopolitan ambiance, temperate climate, clean air, rural open space, and a geographic location in

the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula.

The Position: The Court Executive Officer is an executive level position appointed by and serving at the discretion of the judges and under the direction of the Presiding Judge. In conjunction with the judicial leadership, this position is responsible for providing strategic direction to the Court and has overall management authority of the non-judicial components of the court system. The CEO is responsible for planning, directing and overseeing all of the administrative and operational aspects of the Court. This is a highly visible role, in which the CEO provides leadership in all court related issues of interest to the community, through partnership and collaboration with county departments and other justice agencies, community organizations, business leaders and citizens.

Typical duties of the CEO include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Works closely with the Presiding Judge in developing and overseeing administrative and operational programs, policies and procedures for the Court.

• Recommends initiatives to further the Court’s long and short-term goals and its mission to promote the fair administration of justice and maximize public access to the Court.

• Makes recommendations regarding modification and adoption of Superior Court rules and policies and implements them when approved by the judges.

• Analyzes proposed legislation and administrative regulations for their impact on the Court.

• Monitors the effectiveness of court operations, directs operational and analytical studies/review as needed, identifies issues, and recommends and implements procedural and administrative changes as appropriate.

• Directs the development and implementation of organizational policies, procedures and technology for the Court, including personnel plans, recordkeeping, calendar and case flow management (specifically the Tyler Case Management System Odyssey), and navigates the Court’s current vision and efforts towards a fileless/paperless court environment.

• Directs the preparation of and administers the Court’s budget and employs sound budget and fiscal management practices.

• Plans and coordinates the collection, analysis and reporting of survey and statistical data to the Judicial Council of California and other governmental agencies.

• Serves as Jury Commissioner and supervises through subordinate management staff, the selection and qualification of prospective jurors to serve as trial jurors.

• Serves as liaison to the Judicial Council, state and county departments, the San Mateo County Bar Association and the news media.

• Participates as an active member of the Court Executives Advisory Committee.

The Ideal Candidate: The new Court Executive Officer will be an exceptional leader and progressive visionary with the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships. A committed, confident and common-sense public servant with a high level of integrity represents an ideal blend of attributes for this position.

More specifically, the ideal CEO will be:

An experienced Court system administrator with a sound understanding of the administrative and operational aspects of the court.

An approachable and politically astute leader, with a management style that quickly fosters trust, loyalty, respect, commitment and partnership.

A visionary leader with outstanding skills in leading teams, motivating staff, encouraging new ideas, fostering trust and successfully setting priorities with limited resources.

A strategic thinker and planner whose vision is balanced with realism.

A highly focused and organized individual, capable of integrating multiple programs, systems and human resources toward a common goal.

A quick and clear thinker, who is calm under pressure, tactful and positive.

An excellent problem solver with superior oral and written communication skills.

Able to develop and maintain relationships at the state and county levels that are critical to the Court’s operations and financial structure, including the Legislative and Executive branches of state government, officials of county government, other trial court executive officers, the District Attorney, Probation Department, Sheriff, Private Defender Program and San Mateo County Bar Association.

Knowledgeable and experienced in labor relations and negotiations.

Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Experience: Six years of increasingly responsible experience performing duties related to court management in a large, complex public agency, including two years of experience in a senior level administrative or management position.

Highly Desirable Qualifications: • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in judicial, public or business administration or a closely

related field, or a graduate degree in these same fields.

• Experience as a California Court CEO, Assistant CEO or Chief Operations Officer.

How to Apply: To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following

questions must be answered using the County's online application

system by August 2, 2018. Applicants must also upload their

resume and cover letter to the online application.

Supplemental questions:

1. Describe how your training, education and experience meet the qualifications for this position. Be specific as to positions held, areas and scope of responsibilities, size of organization and other relevant factors that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include your experience in:

• Organizational planning, strategic planning and management;

• Leadership, staff development and collaborative teambuilding; and

• Budget development and fiscal administration

2. Describe your experience in interacting at an executive management level and include your experience in providing advice, consultation and acting as a liaison.

3. Describe the biggest challenges facing the California Superior Court system today and explain what you would do as Court Executive Officer to help successfully deal with those challenges.

Apply online at: http://jobs.smcgov.org

For questions, please contact Michelle Kuka, Recruitment Manager at MKuka@smcgov.org

Compensation and Benefits: The annual salary range for this position is $183,500 to $229,400. The Court offers an excellent benefits package that

is available to spouses, domestic partners, and other dependents.

•Retirement: Membership in the Court Retirement System plan (SamCERA).

•Insurance: Choice of three medical and two dental plans with the majority of the premium paid for employee and

eligible family members plus Flexible Spending Account option. The vision care plan is fully paid for employee and

eligible dependents. The Court provides $50,000 of Basic Life Insurance.

•Additional Insurance: Family Death, Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance policies are available to employees.

Long Term Disability benefits fully paid by the Court.

•Vacation: Employees receive 13 paid days a year for the first 5 years of service. Additional days are added with

increased years of service.

•Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year.

•Administrative Leave: Management employees accrue 130 hours per year to use as time off. In April of each year,

employees have the opportunity to convert 50% of their then current Administrative Leave hours balance for a

cash payment.

•Other Benefits Include: Employee Health & Fitness Program, Transportation Allowance, Training Programs,

Dependent Care Spending Account, Deferred Compensation, and Tuition Reimbursement Program.

For information regarding the comprehensive and generous benefits package please go to:

http://hr.smcgov.org/benefits

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Recruitment Schedule

Open Recruitment: July 12, 2018

Close Recruitment: August 2, 2018

Application Review: Week of August 6, 2018

Panel Interviews: Week of August 20, 2018

Final Interview: September 7, 2018