Job Description - Director of HR and Court Services ()Position Title:Director of HR and Court Services - ( )The first review of applications will be May 12, 2025.Job Overview:This position is advanced professional work involving the management and administration of court services and human resource functions of the Montana court system.Work is performed independently under the direction of the State Court Administrator. The employee is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the management, coordination, administration, oversight, and evaluation of court services functions and activities in accordance with established statutes, court rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.Provides direct supervision of a division staff of management, administrative, technical, and/or clerical personnel as assigned. Special Information:An employee new to the Judicial Branch will serve a one-year probationary period.The successful applicant will be subject to a background check.Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor's name/phone number for each position.Three Professional References Applications with missing required documents will not be reviewed. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position.The Judicial Branch is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.The Montana Judicial Branch offers a variety of opportunities to help you make a difference in your community, and further your career. As a service-oriented employer, we seek employees with a passion for customer service to help us fulfill our mission to provide an independent, accessible, responsive, impartial, and timely forum to resolve disputes; to preserve the rule of law; and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States and Montana.Benefits of working for the Judicial Branch:Work/life balanceFamily friendly policiesDedicated and caring colleaguesHealth coveragePaid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 days per year)Opportunities and room for professional growthPublic Service Loan Forgiveness - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Job Duties: (Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed)Plans, develops, manages, and oversees the Court Services Division and its activities for the Supreme Court and District Courts.Advises employees and supervisors on employment and personnel issues including discipline, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), requests for reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employee grievances, and discrimination complaints.Draft correspondence and provide guidance to District Court Judges and other Branch supervisors regarding employee disciplinary matters.Assists in developing and administering procedures for the employment and use of court reporters in the District Courts.Coordinates with staff, workgroups, and committees on issues addressing access to justice and develops educational materials and forms for self-representing litigants and to improve the public's understanding of and access to the court system.Directs, develops, and implements court improvement projects and management studies in areas of case processing; court budgeting and finance; and space and facilities management.Directs and provides technical assistance, support, information, training, and other services to improve court operations and administration statewide; develops, revises, and implements standards, rules, and guidelines to achieve uniform policies and procedures.Monitors and analyzes the status of legislation affecting the judiciary and prepares and drafts legislative proposals.Directs and assigns staff in management reviews, data collection, court performance and productivity evaluation projects to assist courts in improving administrative structures, processes and procedures, and manuals.Assesses judicial and staff orientation and training needs and coordinates with office staff on continuing education programs.Maintains and assures quality of court services records, data, and information.Provides staff assistance and support to committees and workgroups involving court-related issues, coordinates with state and local government officials on court service matters.Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:Knowledge of principles and practices of public and business administration, human resources, court management and administration, budgeting and financial management, court funding, case management, supervision, process improvement, performance management, negotiation and conflict management, and group facilitation.Knowledge of project management techniques as related to court services management, planning, and implementation.Knowledge of automated case and financial management systems.Knowledge of court process and terminology.Knowledge of principles of leadership, organizational structures, and management effectiveness.Ability to think logically and apply analytical reasoning.Ability to interpret and resolve problems and issues.Skill in the operation of personal computer equipment.Skill in utilizing spreadsheet, word processing, and graphic software applications.Working Conditions:Work is performed primarily in an office setting.Physical Demands:Work is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, standing, bending, and carrying items under 25 pounds such as papers and files.Licensure and Certification Requirements:None required.Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):Possession of a bachelor's degree in public or business administration, court management, judicial administration, criminal justice, or related field from an accredited college or university.At least five years of progressively responsible administrative, or professional experience.A master's degree in one of the above fields and/or graduation from the Institute for Court Management (ICM), Court Executive Development Program, is preferred.Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possess of the knowledge, abilities and skills listed above.Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : Not Applicable Salary: $ 87,360.00 - 97,760.00 Yearly Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings Number of Openings : 1 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time Job Type : Standard Shift Shift : Day Job Travel : Yes, 5 % of the Time Primary Location Posting Date Posting Date : Apr 15, 2025, 10:14:35 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : May 10, 2025, 5:59:00 AMRequired Application Materials : Cover Letter, Resume, ReferencesContact Name : Jeff Plum Contact Email : Contact Phone : The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.