Supervisor 2
The Morrow County Circuit Court in Heppner, Oregon is hiring a Supervisor 2. In this role
Much of your day will be spent planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of employees. You will be responsible for supervising all operational units of the court, determining the workflow of the units, establishing work priorities, and adjusting as necessary to meet work demands. As a supervisor, you will develop performance standards and expectations for staff, provide feedback, document performance issues, and assist in the screening, interviewing, hiring, training, and cross-training of staff for all Sixth District locations.
You will coordinate court activities with judges, court leadership, attorneys, litigants, and other governmental agencies. You are also expected to perform the typical duties of assigned staff to maintain workflow during employee absences or peak times.
As a key member of the management team, you will provide input in the development and implementation of policies, objectives, and goals as well as assist in program development and administration. You will be a resource to the rest of the court, responding to the most difficult complaints and requests for information on policies and procedures.
Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs. We welcome all candidates who are inspired by our work and mission.
Interviews will be scheduled within two weeks after the application deadline.
The Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) serves the public, and the people we serve may be facing challenging life circumstances, high levels of stress, or confusion about their next steps. The work you will do in this role directly affects the people in our community who come to the court to have their cases resolved. We need staff who want to have direct impact in their communities, value OJD's efforts to remove barriers to access justice services and enjoy a high level of customer service and interaction with the public.
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We consider relevant work and past lived experience and education, plus any transferable skills and abilities that may meet our qualifications or the skills and attributes we need for this position.
Benefits to you include :
- We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees [OR up to 99% of medical insurance premiums for part-time employees], including mental health coverage.
- The hourly equivalent for this position is $35.95 - $55.77. [OR the annual salary for this position is $74,772 - $11,5992.]
- 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 3 personal business days, separate sick and vacation paid leaves (prorated for part-time employees), and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.
- OJD will pay you a 5% allowance for bilingual skills (includes ASL) if you can pass a skills test and are assigned to use those skills on the job!
- Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate's education and experience.
Location highlights include :
Heppner, Oregon is about 50 miles south of the Columbia River snuggled against the foothills of the Blue Mountains in Northeastern Oregon. Incorporated in 1887, this town got the nickname of "Gateway to the Blues" regarding the Blue Mountains. Recreation in this area is full of fishing activities along with other outdoor activities such as the Willow Creek Water Park during the summer and snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing during the winter. Lastly, numerous trails spot the area for endless exploration.
Application process includes :
Workday times out after approximately 15 minutes of inactivity and all progress will be lost.REQUIRED : a cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the Minimum Qualifications, Special Qualifications, and Requested Skills and Attributes listed below.REQUIRED : a completed work history, either by completing the Job History (internal candidate) or Work Experience (external candidate) portion of your Workday profile OR by attaching an updated resume.Minimum qualifications include :
The qualified candidate must have a bachelor's degree in court administration, management, business or public administration, or a closely related field.OR Four (4) years of progressively responsible supervisory or staff-support experience. Qualifying OJD experience would be at the equivalent of Court Operations Associate or above.Note : Four (4) years of recent experience supervising, directly or through lead workers, staff performing a wide variety of clerical or administrative support duties must include most, or all, of the following : developing work procedures, hiring or recommending hiring, training, assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, responding to staff concerns, and handling disciplinary actions.Requested skills and attributes include :
Experience supervising staff, assigning / reviewing work, and evaluating workload.Experience evaluating statutory, rule, or system changes to ensure rules, processes, or procedures are compliant and meet all necessary requirements.Experience leading or working on special projects in workgroups.Skill adapting and making decisions related to priorities, processes and workflow in a rapidly changing work environment.Skill presenting information clearly and logically, both verbally and in writing.Proficiency using a computer to enter and retrieve information.Ability to perform, or to learn all duties performed by subordinates, including preparing complex judgments in real time.Working conditions include :
This is a full-time position, and the work schedule is 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.Occasional after-hours or overtime work may be required.Occasional travel to support other supervisors and departments in Pendleton and Hermiston.Frequent phone and in-person contact with people from diverse backgrounds.Frequent phone and in-person contact with people who may be facing challenging life circumstances or highly stressful situations.Regular use of the following equipment : telephone, OJD-assigned computer with multiple monitors, copy machine, fax machine, and scanner.Additional information includes :
Criminal Background Check : You will be subject to a criminal background check if you are a finalist. Adverse results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may result in disqualification if the circumstances are directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.Reference Checks : By submitting your application to OJD, you consent to reference checks about your qualifications, your workplace performance, and your work product.United States Employment Eligibility : OJD does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OJD will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.Future Vacancies : Apply now if you are interested in this or future vacancies. This job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in this class of work.Veterans' Preference : Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given preference in the recruitment process.Conduct Expectations : Because of OJD's role in providing justice and upholding the rule of law, employees of the department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the department.Pay Equity : As an employer, OJD complies with Oregon's pay equity law. Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate's education and experience.Employee Benefits : Click here to access information specific to OJD employee benefits.Public Service Loan Forgiveness : OJD is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. To learn more about this program, and how to qualify, please click here.Questions and Support include :
If you require an alternate format to complete the application process, call 503-986-5930, or TTY : Oregon Relay Service 711 for the hearing impaired. Be prepared to describe the alternate format needed.Workday related information and resources are available here.For questions about a specific OJD job posting, call 503-986-5930 or email ojd.hrsd@ojd.state.or.us.