Fairfax County Government
Director of Court Services (Director, General District Court)
Fairfax County Government, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032
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Under the administrative direction of the Deputy County Executive, the Director is responsible for the overall management and operation of court services of the General District Court; directs and manages the administrative and operational functions including the pre and post-trial evaluation and supervision of clients for multiple courts; oversees the administrative and volunteer/intern units and grant activities of the Court Services Division (CDU) of the General District Court; and performs related work as required.Administrative Operations
includes management of disciplines such as Policy Development, Legislative Review, Strategic Planning, Budget, Grants Management, Finance, Procurement, Human Resources, Volunteer/Intern Program, Facility Management, and Emergency and Continuity of Operations Planning.Case Management
includes management of a Pretrial Evaluation Program, community supervision of Pretrial and Probation adult clients, and other specialty programs related to community supervision.Policy Development
Reviews, interprets, establishes and maintains policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations such as Code of Virginia, Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and County of Fairfax.Monitors to ensure compliance, efficiency, and program integrity.Serves on the Fairfax County Legislative Review Team to provide guidance on legislation that impacts the court, community supervision, and the criminal justice system.Research Analysis
Keeps abreast of changes of related laws, research, best practice, trends and emerging technologies to support new initiatives and opportunities; analyzes details and impact on the programs and operations, making necessary modifications to the programs accordingly.Directs record keeping and report preparation; analyzes research data and advises the county executive, deputy county executive and the Chief Judge of the GDC.Coordinates with the Court Department of Information Technology for support.Responds to and manages special inquiries and studies as directed by the board of supervisors, state legislature and DCJS.Strategic Planning, Budget Development, Grants Management
Develops and guides the agency's strategic plan to ensure adequate and equitable service delivery that meets the needs of the community and the mandates of the court, and local, state, or federal government and aligns with the County's mission, vision, and priorities.Directs development and maintenance of performance measures and collection of statistical data, timely submission of statistical reports, and conducts analytic research to identify trends and to assess attainment of program objectives.Ensures Capital Improvement Program needs are documented and advocates for agency.Develops grant applications at state and federal level for programs impacting all aspects of the GDC and supervises such grant activities.Provides financial oversight of multiple funding streams, including agency and grant budgets where extensive financial reporting is required at frequent intervals.Formulates and justifies budgetary requirements, monitors budget execution and adherence to the target for all units.Reviews budget priorities and plans for overall agency budget submission.Program Management
Manages the agency operations on a day-to-day (i.e., facility, human capital management, financial, procurement, budget) and long-range basis to ensure that the GDC mission and goals are met, and an adequate level of services and support is provided equitably and efficiently.Plans, coordinates, and advocates for the advancement of GDC programs.Routinely meets with county officials, judges, and management staff within the court to resolve complex administrative and policy issues.Ensures agency has or develops an emergency response plan and continuity of operation plan to include identifying alternate facility space, logistics planning, and procedures to perform critical duties during emergency declarations.Reports on emergency issues impacting services to the public and assists in developing and improving service delivery that meets the needs of the community and the mandates of the court.Community Involvement and Collaboration
Serves on the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Advisory Board (CJAB), the Fairfax County Community Criminal Justice Board (CCJB), the Fairfax County Diversion First team, the Virginia Community Corrections Justice Association (VCCJA) Director's team and BOS Legislative Committee, and other committees as needed.Attends and represents the agency at senior management, director level, and Board of Supervisor Committee meetings, as required.Maintains cooperative relationships with federal, state, and local public and private agencies and handles sensitive and high-profile cases.Collaborates with other courts and criminal justice agencies such as DCJS to plan and implement programs and initiatives.Financial and Procurement
Oversight and management of purchases in compliance with procurement regulations.Authorizes or delegates authority for invoicing and payments and timely financial reconciliation in accordance with policy.Oversees proper recording of revenue and expenditures, both personnel and operating, in County financial system and DCJS grants management system.Participates on IT Project Teams and selection advisory teams to screen and select vendors or delegates responsibility.Fully participates in audits conducted by both county and state auditors.Human Capital Management
Ensures efficient use of human capital (career, interns, volunteers) allocated to achieve program objectives and advocates for additional resources when needed.Provides oversight and management of the hiring process.Provides direct supervision to Assistant Directors and ensures they adequately manage and train staff to foster employee engagement and development.Oversees diversity analysis and ensures Americans with Disability Act requests from staff and citizens are handled properly.Oversees some HR functions of GDC staff that may be deployed to other departments such as IT or Paralegals whose daily work is under others' direction, including time management and employee relations.Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: A Master's degree in social/behavioral sciences, criminal justice, law enforcement, business or public administration or related field; plus six years of professional responsible experience in probation/court services work, including four years of related supervisory or management experience.Certifications Required
National Crime Information Center/Virginia Crime Information Network (NCIC/VCIN) level B certification within six months of appointment and recertification every two years. Department of Criminal Justice Services basic skills certification within 6-months of appointment.Necessary Special Requirements
The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a credit check to the satisfaction of the employer.This position is identified as a position of trust and, upon a conditional offer of employment, is required to fill out the Consumer Notification, Attachment B, allowing a credit history report to evaluate position eligibility.Physical Requirements
Job is generally sedentary in nature but may require lifting up to 15 pounds. Required to read data on computer monitor. Operate keyboard driven equipment. Must communicate with others clearly and with tact and diplomacy. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.Selection Procedure
Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.#LI-AL1Requisition 24-02248
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Under the administrative direction of the Deputy County Executive, the Director is responsible for the overall management and operation of court services of the General District Court; directs and manages the administrative and operational functions including the pre and post-trial evaluation and supervision of clients for multiple courts; oversees the administrative and volunteer/intern units and grant activities of the Court Services Division (CDU) of the General District Court; and performs related work as required.Administrative Operations
includes management of disciplines such as Policy Development, Legislative Review, Strategic Planning, Budget, Grants Management, Finance, Procurement, Human Resources, Volunteer/Intern Program, Facility Management, and Emergency and Continuity of Operations Planning.Case Management
includes management of a Pretrial Evaluation Program, community supervision of Pretrial and Probation adult clients, and other specialty programs related to community supervision.Policy Development
Reviews, interprets, establishes and maintains policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations such as Code of Virginia, Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and County of Fairfax.Monitors to ensure compliance, efficiency, and program integrity.Serves on the Fairfax County Legislative Review Team to provide guidance on legislation that impacts the court, community supervision, and the criminal justice system.Research Analysis
Keeps abreast of changes of related laws, research, best practice, trends and emerging technologies to support new initiatives and opportunities; analyzes details and impact on the programs and operations, making necessary modifications to the programs accordingly.Directs record keeping and report preparation; analyzes research data and advises the county executive, deputy county executive and the Chief Judge of the GDC.Coordinates with the Court Department of Information Technology for support.Responds to and manages special inquiries and studies as directed by the board of supervisors, state legislature and DCJS.Strategic Planning, Budget Development, Grants Management
Develops and guides the agency's strategic plan to ensure adequate and equitable service delivery that meets the needs of the community and the mandates of the court, and local, state, or federal government and aligns with the County's mission, vision, and priorities.Directs development and maintenance of performance measures and collection of statistical data, timely submission of statistical reports, and conducts analytic research to identify trends and to assess attainment of program objectives.Ensures Capital Improvement Program needs are documented and advocates for agency.Develops grant applications at state and federal level for programs impacting all aspects of the GDC and supervises such grant activities.Provides financial oversight of multiple funding streams, including agency and grant budgets where extensive financial reporting is required at frequent intervals.Formulates and justifies budgetary requirements, monitors budget execution and adherence to the target for all units.Reviews budget priorities and plans for overall agency budget submission.Program Management
Manages the agency operations on a day-to-day (i.e., facility, human capital management, financial, procurement, budget) and long-range basis to ensure that the GDC mission and goals are met, and an adequate level of services and support is provided equitably and efficiently.Plans, coordinates, and advocates for the advancement of GDC programs.Routinely meets with county officials, judges, and management staff within the court to resolve complex administrative and policy issues.Ensures agency has or develops an emergency response plan and continuity of operation plan to include identifying alternate facility space, logistics planning, and procedures to perform critical duties during emergency declarations.Reports on emergency issues impacting services to the public and assists in developing and improving service delivery that meets the needs of the community and the mandates of the court.Community Involvement and Collaboration
Serves on the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Advisory Board (CJAB), the Fairfax County Community Criminal Justice Board (CCJB), the Fairfax County Diversion First team, the Virginia Community Corrections Justice Association (VCCJA) Director's team and BOS Legislative Committee, and other committees as needed.Attends and represents the agency at senior management, director level, and Board of Supervisor Committee meetings, as required.Maintains cooperative relationships with federal, state, and local public and private agencies and handles sensitive and high-profile cases.Collaborates with other courts and criminal justice agencies such as DCJS to plan and implement programs and initiatives.Financial and Procurement
Oversight and management of purchases in compliance with procurement regulations.Authorizes or delegates authority for invoicing and payments and timely financial reconciliation in accordance with policy.Oversees proper recording of revenue and expenditures, both personnel and operating, in County financial system and DCJS grants management system.Participates on IT Project Teams and selection advisory teams to screen and select vendors or delegates responsibility.Fully participates in audits conducted by both county and state auditors.Human Capital Management
Ensures efficient use of human capital (career, interns, volunteers) allocated to achieve program objectives and advocates for additional resources when needed.Provides oversight and management of the hiring process.Provides direct supervision to Assistant Directors and ensures they adequately manage and train staff to foster employee engagement and development.Oversees diversity analysis and ensures Americans with Disability Act requests from staff and citizens are handled properly.Oversees some HR functions of GDC staff that may be deployed to other departments such as IT or Paralegals whose daily work is under others' direction, including time management and employee relations.Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: A Master's degree in social/behavioral sciences, criminal justice, law enforcement, business or public administration or related field; plus six years of professional responsible experience in probation/court services work, including four years of related supervisory or management experience.Certifications Required
National Crime Information Center/Virginia Crime Information Network (NCIC/VCIN) level B certification within six months of appointment and recertification every two years. Department of Criminal Justice Services basic skills certification within 6-months of appointment.Necessary Special Requirements
The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a credit check to the satisfaction of the employer.This position is identified as a position of trust and, upon a conditional offer of employment, is required to fill out the Consumer Notification, Attachment B, allowing a credit history report to evaluate position eligibility.Physical Requirements
Job is generally sedentary in nature but may require lifting up to 15 pounds. Required to read data on computer monitor. Operate keyboard driven equipment. Must communicate with others clearly and with tact and diplomacy. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.Selection Procedure
Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.#LI-AL1Requisition 24-02248
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