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ABOUT THE POSITION The Clark County - Las Vegas Justice Court is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Court Division Administrator - Specialty Courts Division position. This management-level position reports directly to the Assistant Court Administrator and is responsible for overseeing the Specialty Courts Division, including Court Education programs, the Neighborhood Justice Center (NJC), and the Community Impact Center(CIC). This position involves advanced administrative, operational, analytical, and strategic leadership responsibilities in support of problem-solving court programs, community-based initiatives, mediation services, and specialty court operations.

The ideal candidate will oversee multidisciplinary programs designed to improve public safety, enhance access to justice, reduce recidivism, and strengthen community engagement through collaborative and service-oriented interventions. The Court Division Administrator is responsible for the overall administration, coordination, supervision, and operational oversight of Specialty Courts programs, including Drug Court, DUI Court, Veterans Treatment Court, Mental Health Court and Community Court programs. As a member of our team, you will coordinate projects and collaborative initiatives among justice partners, clinical service providers, treatment agencies, governmental entities, and community stakeholders; conduct community outreach; develop, implement, and interpret policies and procedures; and contribute to performance measurement, personnel management, grant-related processes, grant reporting, compliance initiatives, and other operational activities.

In addition, the incumbent oversees the operations of the Neighborhood Justice Center (NJC), which provides community mediation, court-connected mediation, conflict resolution services, diversion programming, volunteer coordination, training initiatives, and public outreach throughout Clark County. The position further oversees the Community Impact Center (CIC), a community resource and referral center that partners with governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, treatment providers, and justice system stakeholders to connect individuals with supportive services, including housing, healthcare, employment, education, behavioral health, disability assistance, and other wraparound services. THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources. Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process. Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union. NOTE: A cover letter and resume are required in addition to the completed employment application. Candidates may be invited to the selection process based on specific criteria listed in the resume, such as experience in: operational and case flow management, leadership and staff management, communication and interpersonal skills, and problem-solving and critical thinking.

Applications submitted without a copy of the candidate's resume and cover letter are incomplete and will not be considered. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Criminal Justice, Business or Public Administration or a field related to the work AND four (4) years of administrative/professional level experience in a public agency setting, two (2) years of which were in a management capacity. Possession of an advanced degree in appropriate field is desirable.

Equivalent combination of formal education and appropriate related experience may be considered. All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.

All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources. Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions. Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the Court in coordination with the Court Administrator and the associate judges; assists in the preparation and administration of the department's budget. Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the work of staff through subordinate supervisors. Oversees or provides for the selection, training, professional development and discipline of staff.

Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures. Acts as liaison with and provides professional assistance to judges and other County departments in functional areas of responsibility; represents the court and the County with other agencies, litigants and their representatives and the public. Oversees and works with the administration bailiffs who is responsible for courthouse security and user safety.

Ensures the accuracy of court records and documents; provides for secure storage and appropriate access. Directs the preparation and coordination of court calendars for the assigned court(s); monitors and coordinates case processing to ensure the most effective and efficient handling of cases. Monitors changes in legislation and technology, confers with court management regarding legislation, operational and facility planning, policies and administrative programs and procedures; evaluates proposed changes and facilitates implementation after approval.

Oversees the maintenance of accurate records, including the automation of the calendaring and record keeping systems; directs the preparation of and prepares a variety of statistical and narrative reports for local use or submission to various agencies. Conducts studies, analyzes information, evaluates alternatives and makes recommendations; prepares narrative reports of findings; develops, revises and implements policies and procedures. Serves on a variety of committees and task forces as a representative of the court and the department.

Acts as staff and provides technical support to judges, committees and similar justice groups. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work. Must be able to commute to Court offices in outlying areas and to attend meetings in other County locations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and be capable of traveling to and from various work sites or other County locations in order to attend meetings; specified positions may be required to drive a County or personal vehicle; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.