Municipal Court Administrator

Role and Responsibilities Under direction of the Municipal Court Judge, the Municipal Court Administrator has charge of all phases of the quasi-judicial and administrative functions related to the operation of the municipal court; does other related duties as required. Plan, develop, coordinate and implement procedures for efficient operation of a municipal court. Assign duties to court personnel and supervise/evaluate their performance. Provides instructions to office staff on activities related to the implementation of court rules, state statutes, local ordinances, and local court policies. Monitors court accounting and auditing and oversee the maintenance of property controls and inventories. Prepares or supervises the preparation of summary and statistical reports required by the municipality. Participates in case processing, which includes determining whether a summons or warrant should be issued, interacting with defendants/witnesses/attorneys, docketing, recording payments/fines, scheduling trial calendars, operating recording machine during court proceedings, and so forth. Determines if alleged facts justify the issuance of either a summons or warrant for the arrest of the defendant. If a warrant is issued, may determine bail amount consistent with statutes and court rules. Qualifications Requirements Education: High school diploma or High School equivalency certificate. Experience: Two (2) years of work related to the administrative operation of a court, law enforcement agency, law office or government agency. Municipal Court Administrator certification issued by the NJ Supreme Court (NJSA 2b:12-11). Subject to the following exceptions: 1) A person appointed provisionally prior to May 25, 2011 but after May 25, 2006 will still have five years from the date of the provisional appointment to obtain the certificate, even if the provisional subsequently receives a regular appointment from an eligible list for the title but does not yet possess the certificate at the time of regular appointment. 2) Interim appointments of people who do not possess a Municipal Court Administrator certificate may be made pursuant to the provision for L.2006, c.20. In addition, effective September 13, 2011, all newly appointed non-certified municipal administrators must obtain conditional accreditation within six months of the date of appointment. All newly appointed, non-certified municipal court administrators must obtain full accreditation within three years of the date of appointment. A non-certified deputy municipal court administrator who fails to obtain conditional accreditation within the time frames provided above will be ineligible to remain in that title. The Municipal Court Administrator Certification Board may grant an extension of time upon a showing of good cause. Preferred Skills Ability to take and maintain firm/correct stand in controversial matters, interpret applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and procedures, and give suitable assignments and instructions to individuals/groups. Special Requirements Please submit a resume to be considered for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Eastorange Nj