Chief of Innovations & Outreach - 22011145

This position supervises a unit of professional staff who serve as lead staff to the Judicial Management Council, its workgroups, and other Supreme Court-appointed collaborative groups.  The unit conducts legal and policy research and analysis and develops recommendations, detailed reports, proposed court rule and statutory amendments, and administrative orders for the council’s or group’s consideration and ultimately for the Supreme Court’s consideration.

This is a dynamic position focused on emerging issues facing the judiciary. Specific assignments change frequently based on the work of the Judicial Management Council and other projects undertaken by the judicial branch and assigned to the unit. This position reports directly to the Deputy State Courts Administrator and interacts with the State Courts Administrator and the court system's governing bodies.

The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide lead staffing to the Judicial Management Council, its workgroups, and other Supreme Court-appointed collaborative groups, including meeting preparation, facilitation, and follow-up.
• Conduct legal and policy research and analysis; develop policy recommendations; and prepare detailed reports, administrative orders, and proposed court rule and statutory amendments.
• Draft bill analyses and legislative presentations, track legislation, and attend committee hearings, as needed.
• Provide staff support for the periodic revision of the judicial branch's long-range strategic plan and oversight of the plan's implementation.
• Supervise two professional staff, including selecting or recommending selection; training, assigning, and evaluating work; reviewing and approving timesheets and leave requests; preparing periodic performance evaluations; and counseling, disciplining, and terminating or recommending termination.
• Develop, present, and defend unit budget requirements; oversee and approve unit expenditures; and prepare financial forms and reports.
• Prepare and review contracts and memoranda of understanding, as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, court/judicial administration, legal studies, or a closely related field.

Experience

Eight years of related professional work experience, including five years in a supervisory or managerial position. Experience in research, planning, and policy development is preferred.

A master’s degree in a related social science may substitute for two years of the recommended non-management experience.

A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school may substitute for three years of the recommended non-management experience.

Preference

Preference will be given to applicants with a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Preference will be given to applicants who are members in good standing of The Florida Bar.

To be considered for the position, all applicants must:
•  Submit a complete and accurate application profile, which includes essential information such as dates of service, reasons for leaving, and other qualifications.
•  Ensure that all employment history and detailed information about work experience are included in the application. This should encompass military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, and any other relevant experiences, along with explanations for any employment gaps.

Please note that applicants who do not provide all the necessary information will not be considered for this position.

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized health insurance plan, optional enrollment in life, dental, and disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.

The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check.

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System.

Submit a current and complete online State Employment Profile Application through the People First State of Florida Jobs website, and view the State Courts System page at jobs.myflorida.com/go/State-Courts-System/2814300/

An application must be submitted for the position, listing the appropriate class title and position number for which you are applying. Your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. When using the People First State of Florida Jobs website to apply, and assistance is needed with using the system, contact the People First Service Center by phone at 1-866-663-4735.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex or gender, religion or creed, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or political opinions or affiliations.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or selection process, please call the contact person listed for each position.

Persons using a TTY or TDD may call the contact person through the FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE: Voice is 1-800-955-8770, TDD is 1-800-955-8771, NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE is 711.