The City of Alvarado is poised for extraordinary growth, and we are seeking a seasoned Court Administrator to lead the way in creating a Municipal Court that can handle the growth. As an integral part of our team of experienced, passionate, and driven local government professionals, you will play a crucial role in driving the success of our court, You will help us navigate the challenges of being located at the crossroads of Highway 67 and I35, having a fully staffed police department and ever-increasing numbers of monthly citations. Join us in a collaborative and fun environment where making a difference in our community is not just a goal, but a way of life. If you are ready to be part of something amazing, come build the future of Alvarado with us

HIRING INCENTIVE

We are committed to hiring the best and to attract the best, we are offering a hiring incentive of $2,500 for this position.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:

·      Five years of experience in court administration and management or public administration and finance, including three years of responsible supervisory experience as a court administrator

• A bachelor's degree in business/public administration, court management, criminal justice or a related degree
• Preferred qualifications may include Spanish proficiency

Certification (Required):

·       Level II Clerk Certification issued by TMCEC (Texas Municipal Court Education Center).

·       Ability to obtain TMCEC Level III Certification within three years.

Benefits

·      Medical, dental, vision and hearing insurance

o  Dependent Medical Coverage subsidized at 50% of premium

·      Employer paid life insurance

·      Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

·      Texas Municipal Retirement System 7% with 2 for 1 City match.

·      457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Interested in learning more? See the full job posting on our website. Jobs • Court Administrator (cityofalvarado.org)

To apply, please send an email to humanresources@cityofalvarado.org with the following information:

 1)    A cover letter of at least one page explaining why you are interested in the position. 

 2)    Resume with salary history.

 3)    A list of at least three professional references including phone number and active email address.

 4)    Any other information or materials that you believe will help us evaluate your candidacy.

Email application submissions that do not include at least items 1, 2 and 3 will be rejected without notification.