Deputy Chief Operations Officer

Deputy Chief Operations Officer

The Superior Court of California, County of Orange is now accepting applications for : Deputy Chief Operations Officer. Deadline to apply for this recruitment is Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 11 : 59 p.m. PST. This recruitment is open to external candidates, internal Orange County Superior Court (OCSC) employees, and internal OCSC promotions. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies, and an eligible list may be established to fill future vacancies.

Annual Salary : $180,544.00 - $212,284.80 Annually

Benefits Highlights :

• Choice of five medical plans
• Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.50% at 67 formula)
• $3500 Optional Benefit Plan (OBP) annually
• Optional deferred compensation program (457 plan)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Vacation and sick leave packages
• 14 paid holidays per year
• Tuition reimbursement

Telework / On-site Opportunity : The Deputy Chief Operations Officer job classification is eligible for a limited combination of telework and on-site work assignments after 6 months of employment for employees who are in good standing. Telework must be completed from a pre-designated home-based location within the State of California, and employees may be required to report on-site to address business needs.

Telework is at the sole discretion of the Court and may be rescinded with 48 hours' notice.

The Orange County Superior Court was established in 1893 and maintains jurisdiction over a wide range of matters, with our flagship location being the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana, with additional courthouses located in Orange (Lamoreaux), Newport Beach (Harbor), Fullerton (North), and Westminster (West), as the fifth-largest trial court in the United States and the third-largest court of general jurisdiction in California. We have more than 140 judicial officers and over 1,500 staff with an operating budget of nearly $280 million.

To learn more about the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, visit our homepage at www.occourts.org.

The Orange County Superior Court is seeking a dynamic, innovative, visionary, and experienced leader to serve as Deputy Chief Operations Officer (DCOO). The DCOO oversees the daily operations of a major section and location of the court that encompasses various case types, including Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Probate, Juvenile, and Family Law. The DCOO will also direct essential support functions, including Jury Services, Court Reporters, Language Access Services, Pre-trial Services, Self-Help, and Collaborative Courts. In total, each DCOO assignment will oversee a range of 300 to 400 employees with the support of a leadership structure. The DCOO works closely with judicial officers, executive leadership, and our dedicated workforce to play a key role in shaping and implementing programs, policies, and services that directly impact access to the court to support our community. As a senior court leader, the DCOO provides strategic direction and problem-solving across complex court operations, case flow management, and program development.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading large, high-performing teams and transformation initiatives, mentoring future leaders, and collaborating with justice partners to drive efficiency, innovation, and service delivery. The ideal candidate shall value accountability, inspire trust, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact legal setting. This is an opportunity that brings strategic vision and operational expertise to one of the largest trial courts in California. If you are ready to shape the future of court operations while fostering collaborative relationships and enhancing public trust, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

For more details and to read the entire job description, click the following link : DEPUTY CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER.

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Application Process :

All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. Rsums will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire. For tips on completing / updating your application, refer to our "Helpful Application Tips" guide.

Selection Process :

Reasonable Accommodations :

Orange County Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you feel that you will need a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.

Eligible List :

This recruitment may be used to establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies. The eligible list may remain active until the list is exhausted or a new recruitment opens.

Status Notifications :

You will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through GovernmentJobs.com. Please check your email spam / junk folders and accept emails ending with GovernmentJobs.com and occourts.org. If your information changes, please update your profile at http : / / www.governmentjobs.com.

E-Verify :

The Superior Court of California, County of Orange, participates in the E-Verify program, which confirms employment eligibility of new hires.

Questions?

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Ernest Montoya. For general employment information, click HERE.

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