Municipal Court Administrator Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanantoniotx/jobs/newprint/4823616) Apply  Municipal Court Administrator Salary $85,896.20 - $128,844.30 Annually Location 78207, TX Job Type 4C Full-Time Job Number 2025-00739 Department Municipal Courts Opening Date 02/11/2025 Closing Date 3/4/2025 11:59 PM Central Grant Funded No FLSA Status Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Summary Under general direction from the Presiding Judge, is responsible for managing the administrative and managerial non-judicial functions of the municipal court; supervises non-judicial personnel; monitors and assists Presiding Judge in establishing court dockets; assists Presiding Judge in preparing and administering the judicial division budget; and performs related duties as required. Working conditions are in an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff. This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason. Work Location 401 S. Frio, San Antonio, Texas 78207 Work Hours 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday Essential Job Functions + Works directly with Presiding Judge in overseeing all case management operations including court docketing. + Assists Presiding Judge in preparing and administering the office of the judiciary division budget. + Supervises employees who work directly or indirectly for the judiciary. Plans, directs, and evaluates work of assigned staff. Assists in selecting, motivating, and evaluating department staff; provides and/or coordinates training and collaborates with employees to correct deficiencies; assists in implementing and administering disciplinary and termination procedures. + Prepares reports and participates in the development and administration of the court's budget. + Assists in overseeing all work efforts under the jurisdiction of the Municipal Court. Assists in planning, directing, and coordinating, through subordinate-level staff, the court work plan; meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; and reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures. Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external resources. + Acts as liaison for City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Texas Legislature, local bar, District Attorney, County and District Court Judges. + Coordinates with County Jury Clerk in requesting Jury Panels for the Municipal Court. + Assists in coordinating scheduling of part-time judges and coordinating continuing legal education classes for the judges. + Performs special projects. Coordinates projects with other managers within the court, outside agencies, and other City departments. + Develops and coordinates training for all court personnel. Develops, writes, and implements policies and procedures. + Reviews National Crime Information Center, Texas Crime Information Center, Texas Department of Public Safety (NCIC/TCIC/DPS) databases for criminal histories, warrant records and driving records. + Updates NCIC/TCIC databases with warrant records and conviction records reported to DPS. + Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required. Job Requirements + Master's Degree from an accredited college or university. + Three (3) years supervisory experience. + Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. + Ability to obtain a Texas Association for Court Administration Certification in Trial Court Administration. + Valid Texas Crime Information Center and National Crime Information Center (TCIC/NCIC) Certification within one (1) year of employment and re-certified yearly. + Must maintain Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System Access (TLETS) eligibility for continued employment in position (TLETS provides access to TCIC and NCIC). Preferred Qualifications + Excellent organizational skills. + Experience preparing and managing budget. Applicant Information + If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance. + Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application. + Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university. + Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Knowledge of legislative and court structures. + Considerable knowledge of office management procedures. + Knowledge of docket scheduling. + Knowledge of legal research procedures. + Good knowledge of budget preparation and administration. + Knowledge of court procedures and roles and responsibilities of the judiciary system. + Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. + Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, statutes, and regulations. + Skills in supervising administrative and clerical employees. + Skill in researching and organizing legal information. + Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs. + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public. + Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy. + Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations. Benefits Information The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one. For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio: http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee\_information/benefits/index.asp Note: + Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits. + Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link. Additional Information The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio. If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department (https://www.sanantonio.gov/Hr/About/ContactUs?sendto=HR) so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.