Division Manager at State of Nebraska in Omaha, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Supreme Court - Agency 5



Location:

Omaha, NE



Hiring Rate:

$25.467



Job Posting:

JR2024-00010669 Division Manager (Open)



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Job Description:

The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers medical/dental/vision, $20,000 free basic life insurance, state-matched 156% retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, earned paid vacation and sick leave, and more.


This classification level works under limited supervision and is responsible for organizing, directing, coordinating, and supervising the activities of the divisions of a large county court, which usually includes any combination of civil, small claims, criminal, traffic, and probate divisions. Responsibilities may include: assigning workloads, supervises, and reviews work performance through intermediate supervisors; administer staff training based on established procedural updates; resolving court calendar conflicts; and responding to complex court cases.


JOB DUTIES:


1. Manages and oversees clerical and supervisory staff by prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures.


2. Provides advanced and specialized administrative support in an assigned area, such as: monitoring project timelines, identifying and resolving issues; coordinating division services; maintaining confidential records; and managing court calendar.


3. Researches, collects, and analyzes a variety of complex data and information; ensures accuracy of information; and makes recommendations based on findings.


4. Prepares, reviews, and maintains paperwork, databases, spreadsheets, applications, forms, reports, or confidential information related to assigned area of responsibility; ensures completeness and accuracy of information.


5. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.


The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.



Requirements / Qualifications:




Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; and 4 years of progressively responsible experience in court administration or equivalent, or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.


All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.



The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws.




KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES




Knowledge Requirements:

• Managerial principles;
  
  


• Budgeting principles;
  
  


• Customer service principles;
  
  


• Administrative program management principles, practices, and techniques;
  
  


• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes;
  
  


• Customer service principles;
  
  


• Research methods;
  
  


• Report preparation techniques;
  
  


• Filing and recordkeeping principles;
  
  


• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment;
  
  


• Computers and related software applications.
  
  

Skill Requirements:

• Monitoring and evaluating subordinates;
  
  


• Delegating and prioritizing work;
  
  


• Monitoring and maintaining administrative budgets;
  
  


• Managing administrative programs and making program-wide decisions;
  
  


• Researching, analyzing, and applying relevant information to the development of program processes and programs;
  
  


• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
  
  


• Preparing correspondence, memos, and/or other related information;
  
  


• Assembling and organizing data and information;
  
  


• Providing customer service;
  
  


• Using modern office equipment;
  
  


• Using a computer and related software applications;
  
  


• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
  
  

Physical Requirements: Positions in this class work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required, not to exceed 20 LBS.






Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



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