Judicial Support Administrator 2 – Traffic Court Coordinator Supervisor

Role Overview

• This position serves as the Traffic Court Coordinator Supervisor within the County Criminal Division.
• Provides administrative support with respect to the daily operations and management of the County Criminal and Traffic Division.
• Manages the daily operations of the Traffic Court Coordinator Unit, including preparing staff assignments to ensure that all Civil Traffic Infraction Courtrooms are properly staffed.
• Provides back-up assistance to judges when requested and ensures that new hires are properly trained prior to courtroom assignment.
• Oversees the Juror Transport Unit, confirming daily staffing, verifying timesheet submissions, and reviewing transportation logs.
• Reviews and approves timesheets for unit personnel, assists with special projects assigned by the Division Director or Administrative Judges, and serves as a back-up to the Civil Traffic Hearing Officer Liaison.
• Reports major activities through periodic meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, psychology, criminology, social work, law, or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of related work experience.
• A Juris Doctor degree may substitute for up to three (3) years of related work experience.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of laws, court rules, procedures and legal documents.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relations with the judiciary, court administration, other court personnel and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, orally and through presentations.
• Ability to make work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with the public and handle individuals who are under stress with courtesy, tact and patience.
• Ability to supervise people.

Benefits

• VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
• The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.