Municipal Court Clerk

Job Description:

Municipal Court Clerk

Description

Requirements

The City of El Paso is recruiting for the position of Municipal Court Clerk.

We are seeking a strategic and collborative candidate with a Bachelor's degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Business or Public Administration or a related field, and five (5) years professional administrative experience in a complex organization providing a high volume of service to the public including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.

If you are looking for an extraordinary opportunity to make a difference in one of the best run and progressive cities in the United States while enjoying an exceptional quality of life, the City of El Paso is the place for you!

General Purpose

Under general direction, as an appointing officer, manage the day-to-day operations of the El Paso Municipal Courts through subordinate section supervisors.

Typical Duties

Provide overall administration of Municipal Court operations and support services. Involves: Supervise operations and personnel at multiple regional courts, Bond Office locations, and the 24/7/365 Warrant Office. Participate in development of short and long-range plans and departmental policies. Audit revenue collection, payroll and purchasing transactions. Prepare budget request and conduct expenditure and revenue analysis. Make recommendations for purchase of equipment and software. Oversee ordering and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Draft purchase specifications. Prepare and update policy and procedural manuals. Prepare grant proposals and monitor performance of programs. Represent department to the public, the media, Mayor and Council, Municipal Court Judges, other City departments and officials, and outside agencies as designated.

Oversee records management and electronic document processing. Involves: Ensure accountability of Court records. Monitor compliance with records management procedures by Court personnel. Respond to freedom of Informational Act requests for physical and electronic documents and ensure departmental compliance with statutory production and release deadlines. Maintain records retention schedule and conduct approved destructions. Testify at Court proceedings as custodian of records. Conduct on going analysis of electronic case processing programs to ensure proper selection of applicable cases, timely and accurate updating of case activity, and timely productions of automated dockets, notices and forms. Work with information systems staff to identify and correct programming deficiencies or to expand operational parameters. Maintain computer system security. Assist in Website development and revisions.

Plan, develop and implement procedures, goals and standards for meeting daily deadlines and achieving objectives. Involves: Conduct performance audits. Institute manual and automated procedural improvements to enhance accountability, streamline operations and enhance public service. Analyze software programs and derived data to ensure proper processing of cases. Resolve customer service disputes requiring managerial intervention. Investigate complaints by consulting source documents and interviewing staff and defendant. Respond to requests for interviews and presentations by the media and community groups.

Supervise assigned personnel. Involves: Schedule, assign and check work. Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinate supervisors. Provide for training and development. Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, and merit pay or other employee status changes.

General Information

How to Apply

To be considered, candidates must complete an online application. Candidates are encouraged to attach a cover letter and comprehensive résumé to their application.

This position is open until filled; interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by February 11, 2025. For the complete job specification click here.

The starting salary, based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, will range from $150,000 to $175,000 plus an outstanding benefits package.

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For more information, please contact Human Resources Manager Erica Salamanca Salamancae@elpasotexas.gov or call (915) 212-1244.

Determined by agreement

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$142,857.45 - $264,286.28 Annually