Deputy Court Administrator, Juvenile Court

2 days ago

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts Full time
The 5th Judicial District of Pennsylvania is seeking a Deputy Court Administrator, Family Division, Juvenile & Dependency Sections. This is a management position responsible for developing and managing all policies and personnel related to the operation of the Juvenile Probation Department. Additionally, the incumbent will provide oversight of all dependency-related matters; coordinate cross-system issues involving cases concurrently active in both delinquency and dependency; direct the scheduling of all delinquent and dependency hearings; and supervise court scheduling operations and court clerk personnel. The position reports to the District Court Administrator.

Typical Duties:

  • Plans and conducts regular meetings with the Family Division Administrative Judge to update, discuss, review, and make recommendations regarding Court business, issues, and programs.
  • Participates in weekly meetings with Assistant Administrators to evaluate long and short-term goals and objectives, analyze new and existing projects, and monitor the progress and impact of the BARJ philosophy throughout the organization.
  • Plans, monitors, and reviews Juvenile Court fiscal decisions and budget allocations (operational and placement) within a $40M budget.
  • Researches and makes appropriate recommendations and prepares and presents reports regarding Juvenile Court activities.
  • Identifies gaps in treatment services and secures programs to fill the needs.
  • Reviews practices of staff to ensure compliance within the scope of professional standards and ethical guidelines. 
  • Oversight of human resources related activities such as monitoring activities of administrators and supervisors through monthly review meetings; directing probation department, CISP, and clerical supervisors; participating in interviewing and hiring activities for supervisory positions; and conducting disciplinary meetings as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Judicial, Business, or Public Administration, or a closely related field; AND
  • Five years of professional-level experience in court management or eight years of varied office management work, including professional-level experience in budgeting, procurement, and human resources management.
  • An equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered.

Additional Requirements / Preferences:

  • Extensive knowledge of the juvenile court environments.
  • A high degree of leadership, administrative and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with judges, court staff, court users, and external agencies.
  • Satisfactory criminal background check required.
Job Highlights
  • Excellent benefits program, including comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment
  • 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 12+ paid vacation days per year.
  • Salary increases, employee assistance programs, and State retirement plans.

Salary information

Starting Annual Salary: commensurate with experience

Applicants requiring accommodation, for any part of the application and/or interview process, should contact Human Resources at or

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