Introduction
Family Court’s mission is to provide equal access to justice for the families and children under its jurisdiction in a manner that is fair and efficient and that maintains the public’s trust and confidence in an independent and accountable judiciary. We strive each day to build an atmosphere that ensures all members of the public are treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect. We strive to have the same environment for our staff and value a diverse workforce. We offer career opportunities that make a difference in people’s lives every day. Come join our team where our goal is to operate Family Court through great staff across the state.
Summary Statement
This is an exempt position, appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Chief Judge of the Family Court. The incumbent reports to the Court Administrator and manages the operational units of the court in Kent County.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions:
1. Provides administrative control over the non-judicial activities of the court by managing the case processing unit, mediation unit, security unit, and intake unit.
2. Provides managerial and administrative direction to unit supervisors in meeting the court’s operational goals and needs.
3. Participates with court Directors in planning, reviewing and managing the court’s automated systems.
4. Responds to inquiries from Judges, Commissioners, attorneys, litigants, governmental officials and members of the general public regarding Family Court policies and procedures.
5. Recommends and implements internal administrative policies, procedures and process improvement initiatives.
6. Coordinates building maintenance, services, and other administrative activities related to the facility.
7. Performs related work as required.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Director of Operations Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
8. Two years’ experience in operations management and supervision which includes planning, directing, coordinating, controlling, and evaluating operations typically through subordinate supervisors.
9. Four years’ experience as a manager in the interpretation and application of federal or state statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
10. Four years’ experience in developing solutions and providing recommendations, guidance and direction to management/officials in accomplishing organizational and operational goals and objectives and identifying and resolving issues.
11. Four years’ experience in developing policies and procedures.
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
Benefits