Municipal Assistant Division Manager

Salary: $88,625.12 - $142,404.72 AnnuallyLocation : Trenton, NJJob Type: Full TimeRemote Employment: FlexibleHybridJob Number: 2025-11060Central OfficeVicinage: Mercer Vicinage (Courthouse Annex)Division: MunicipalOpening Date: 02242025Closing Date: 372025 11:59 PM Eastern DescriptionWhen you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public's trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.SALARY: The salary range for this position is $88,625.12 to $142,404.72. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the bandlevel, whichever is greater.The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.REMOTE WORK: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.Example of DutiesUnder the general direction of the Court Executive 2B (Municipal Division Manager), this self-directed leader and strong communicator will assist in overseeing and supporting the Mercer Vicinage's Municipal Courts and Municipal Division. The successful candidate will regulate the flow of work in accordance with operating schedules and supervise employees (including hiring, discipline, performance evaluations and training). The selected candidate's duties will include, but are not limited to: managing municipal staff and conducting performance evaluationsproviding professional and technical assistancedeveloping mentoring and coaching strategiesreviewing annual visitation reportsassessing municipal court budget submissionsperforming financial auditsidentifying discrepancies in bank reconciliationsreviewing municipal court security plans and attending annual security meetings with the municipal courtsserving as the municipal division representative on municipal court administrator and deputy municipal court administrator interview panels in accordance with the Court Rulepreparing written reports conducting presentations to stakeholders and community outreach regarding Criminal Justice Reform and other relevant subject mattersmeeting with municipal governing bodies regarding potential shared service andor separation agreementscoordinating training and recruiting of volunteer mediatorsserving on local and state committees at the direction of the Trial Court Administrator and Municipal Division Manager monitoring municipal court compliance with statutes, court rules and administrative directivesconducting municipal division in-session visitations serving as the liaison between the Municipal Division, Criminal Division, Pre-Trial Services, Prosecutor's Office, and other divisionsagenciesregular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this positionperform other duties as requiredThis position will require travel within Mercer County and neighboring areas, and work during evening hours on an as-needed basis. There are 12 municipalities located within Mercer County. QualificationsGraduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and three years of professional administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in reviewing court activities for compliance with laws, court rules or administrative directives; consulting with judges, attorneys and law clerks; evaluating case management systems; coordinating activities between agencies, government and enforcement units; andor preparing and analyzing case processing statistical reports.Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate's degree and two years of additional professional experience may be substituted for the required bachelor's degree. A master's degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above -OR- a law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above.Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See ) Supplemental InformationDriver's License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need. HOW TO APPLY:The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal OpportunityAffirmative Action Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to JusticeNeoGov applicant support at 1-877-204-4442 (toll free call) Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mountain Time (MT)New Jersey Courts offers an exciting and rewarding public service career with incredible employee benefits for full-time employees only and their eligible dependents such as: State Health Benefits Program including options for medical, dental and prescription coverage Public Employee's Retirement System pension program Federal Student Loan Forgiveness for employees with 10 years or more of service Generous leave program which includes vacation, personal and sick leave and 13 annual paid holidays Voluntary investment programs separate from and in addition to the pension plan through the Deferred Compensation Plan and the Supplemental Annuity Trust of New Jersey (SACT) Comprehensive training offerings including LinkedIn Learning. Tax Savings Programs including the Premium Option Plan, Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and Commuter TaxSave NJBest 529 College Savings Plan Member Term Life Coverage including basic and optional plans

Created: 2025-02-27