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Court Executive Officer

The position serves as the Court Executive Officer, Clerk of the Court, and Jury Commissioner. This is an executive-level position appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the judges and under the direction of the Presiding Judge. In conjunction with judicial leadership, this position is responsible for providing strategic direction and planning. It is also responsible for overseeing all administrative and operational staff and functions of the court. Due to the close-knit nature of Glenn County, this position is a highly visible role in which the CEO provides leadership in all court-related issues of interest to the community, working collaboratively with county departments, justice partners, community organizations, and the public. The CEO also works directly with the Judicial Council, other CEOs, and staff from other courts on policy and issues that affect the Judicial Branch in California.

The Ideal Candidate
The Court seeks a Court Executive Officer who is both an exceptional leader and innovative visionary with the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships. A committed,
confident, and common-sense public servant with a high level of integrity represents an ideal blend of attributes for this position. The ideal CEO will be:

• An experienced court administrator with a thorough understanding of the administrative and operational functions of the court.
• An approachable and politically astute leader, with a management style that fosters trust, loyalty, respect, and commitment to the rule of law.
• In possession of effective critical thinking skills to define problems, assess alternatives, and advocate for solutions consistent with the court’s goals.
• Able to demonstrate written and oral communication skills needed to influence decisions affecting the court.
• A visionary leader with outstanding skills in leading teams, motivating staff, encouraging new ideas, fostering trust, and successfully setting priorities with limited resources.
• A quick and clear thinker who is calm under pressure, tactful, and positive.
• A versatile individual effective at balancing and carrying out competing priorities.
• Knowledgeable about principles and practices of public administration; organizational
• structure and management; court and judicial system functions and processes; and local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to court management.

Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Five (5) years of progressive administrative experience in a court, judicial branch entity, or other governmental agency, including two years of management experience.
Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with major coursework in court administration, business or public administration, accounting, criminal justice, psychology, sociology or another applicable field. Additional directly related experience may be substituted for the education qualification on a year-for-year basis.
Incumbents must be able to travel regularly in Glenn County and across the State. A valid California driver’s license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation is required to carry out job-related essential functions.

How to Apply: Completed applications, including responses to the required supplemental questions and a cover letter and resume must be submitted online at:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/buttecourt
Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, March 5th. Application packets will be evaluated to select the best qualified candidates to continue in the selection process. First-round interviews are tentatively scheduled for Monday, March 16th. Second-round interviews are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, March 26th. All interviews will be in Willows, CA.
This is an at-will position, serving at the pleasure of the court. The court is an equal opportunity/ ADA employer.

For a complete listing, please review the Glenn County Superior Court employment flyer regarding this position. 

Interpreter Pro Tempore (Spanish)

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This recruitment is open continuously but may close at any time without notice.  Applications will be reviewed and interviews may be scheduled on a rolling basis.

Salary:

$44.71 - $47.44 Hourly

$357.68 - $379.52 Daily

Position:
Under general supervision, interpreters perform a wide variety of language interpretation activities on an as needed basis for individuals in the court environment, including witnesses, litigants, attorneys, other court personnel, and the public.  Language interpretation activities include, but are not limited to sight translation (reading written text and providing an oral translation) and consecutive and simultaneous interpretation of court proceedings and other court services.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is a non-exempt position in which individuals are scheduled to work part-time on an intermittent basis.  Individuals hired in this classification must be certified or registered as a court interpreter in the State of California.  Interpreters are employed by the court in accordance with the Trial Court Interpreter Employment and Labor Relations Act (SB 371).

Solicitation for Independent Contractor Attorneys
Conflict Dependency Counsel

The Superior Court of California, County of Glenn is seeking the services of independent contractor attorneys who meet the requirements of Welfare and Institutions Code §§ 317 and 317.6 and California Rules of Court, rule 5.660 to represent minors and adults in juvenile dependency cases at the trial court level.

The Court is seeking attorneys to serve as conflict counsel.

Conflict counsel is appointed on an ad hoc basis to represent a party or parties that cannot be represented by regular dependency counsel due to a conflict declared in the case.  Compensation is $65 an hour for time spent rendering services.  The juvenile dependency court calendar occurs on the 2^nd and 4^th Mondays of each month at 9:30 AM at the court’s location of 526 West Sycamore Street, Willows, CA  95988. 

If you are interested, please submit a proposal including a cover letter, resume, and any other relevant information by email to courtadmin@glenncourt.ca.gov or by mail or fax to:

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF GLENN, ADMINISTRATION
526 W. Sycamore Street
Willows, CA 95988
Fax (530) 934-6406

Proposals must include a description of your qualifications and experience. In particular, the Court is interested in any previous experience representing minors and/or adults in juvenile dependency cases pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code §§ 317 and 317.6.

Questions may be submitted to courtadmin@glenncourt.ca.gov or by phone at (530) 934-6382.

Proposals will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.

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