COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST II - 22010467

Requisition No: 844643 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST II - 22010467

 Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22010467, 22010536 

Salary:  $48,393.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 01/23/2025 

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Position Title
Court Program Specialist II

Job Location
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit; Tampa, FL

Salary Range
$48,393.00 Annually

Job Description
•    Assist judges in family law divisions by performing case management functions, such as reviewing all new self-represented litigant cases prior to scheduled hearings and validating the related filings, informing parties of deficiencies and scheduling matters accordingly.
•    Manage high volume caseload and multitask accordingly.  Work closely with self-represented litigants to move cases towards final hearing.
•    Work within existing guidelines in support of a uniform case management system for self-represented litigants.
•    Utilize knowledge of Chapters 39 and 61 of Florida Statutes, the Rules of Civil Procedure and Supreme Court approved forms.
•    Identify cases that ‘crossover’ between differing divisions of the Unified Family Court (UFC), such as Dependency, Delinquency and General Domestic Relations (dissolution of marriage, child support, name changes and the like.)
•    Attend court hearings, make phone calls, meet with walk-in litigants and prepare correspondence.  Maintain and update reports.
•    Work independently and collaborate with division judge, judicial assistant and be a team player among fellow Court Program Specialists.
•    Prepare miscellaneous notices, court orders, dockets and final judgments.  

Education and Training Guidelines
•    EXPERIENCE: Three years of professional, administrative and/or analytical related experience. Knowledge of court processes and procedures preferred.
•    EDUCATION: Bachelor degree in public or business administration, criminal justice, psychology, sociology or a closely related social science field. 

Competencies
•    Ability to conduct research and compose technical reports.  
•    Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and logically.  
•    Ability to deal tactfully with the public.  
•    Ability to use a personal computer and word processing applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.  Ability to use discretion when handling confidential information.  
•    Incumbent must be professional in all regards.

Special Comments
BENEFITS PACKAGE:  Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits, supplemental dental, vision, life, disability and hospitalization insurance, promotional opportunities, tuition-free college courses, Florida Retirement System (FRS) eligibility, and 457 Tax Deferred Retirement Plan.

NOTICE:  Please note that future vacancies in this same classification may be filled as a result of this recruitment. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Requests for ADA accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, should be directed to (813) 272-6330.

How to Apply
Submit 1) cover letter, 2) resume, 3) current State of Florida Application and Addendum  (located only at www.fljud13.org) in (1) PDF file via email to recruiting@fljud13.org.

APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE THE 3 REQUIREMENTS ABOVE TO BE SCREENED FOR POTENTIAL INTERVIEW.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.