Court Administrative Officer II - Family Division

Position SummaryThis is administrative or specialized work at the full performance level in the court service. An employee in this class may serve in a staff capacity as an assistant to an administrator; as a journeyman in a service function such as personnel, administrative analysis or fiscal control; as a line supervisor responsible for a complex clerical or technical function; or is responsible for a nonjudicial court trial procedure. Work differs from that of the next lower level by the difficulty of assignment, responsibility for independently completing assignments or greater degree of accountability involved in the operations of the unit supervised.In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a cover letter and resume.Essential FunctionsThe following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.Assists an administrator by completing and following through on administrative problems.Serves in a coordinating capacity with some authority for making commitments.Investigates administrative problems and recommends solutions.Independently completes major studies in an assigned service function.Depending on area of assignment, performs tasks such as making classification and pay studies,preparing and administering examinations and interviewing prospective employees.Obtains and analyzes facts concerning court operating procedures; develops recommendations forimprovement and assists in the installation of new and revised methods and procedures.Reviews budget proposals, directing the preparation and assembly of the operating budget, and reviewsrequests for expenditures.Supervises a complex clerical or technical function such as the arbitration program and civil listings.MARGINAL FUNCTIONSPerforms related work as required.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSStandard office conditions.In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a cover letter and resume.Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesConsiderable knowledge of English usage and grammar.Knowledge of office management standards, procedures and practices.Knowledge of supervisory methods and practices.Some knowledge of the principles and standards of administrative organizations and management.Some knowledge of the principles of procedures analysis, work simplification, and forms and records control.Ability to represent the assigned unit in conferences and meetings with the public and private officials.Ability to supervise a staff engaged in varied clerical functions.Ability to understand, carry out and communicate effectively to subordinates and/or associates new or changed procedures and operations.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the First Judicial District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a cover letter and resume.