The Superior Court of California, County of Butteis now accepting applications for: Court Operations Manager - - Application Deadline: May 5, 2026 - 11:59 PM - - About the Community:Butte County Superior Court is located in beautiful Northern California, where the valley floor meets the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountains, approximately 1.5 hours north of Sacramento. At over 1,600 square miles and with a population of approximately 225,000, Butte County is full of natural beauty and provides endless recreational opportunities. It is home to one of the largest municipal parks in the country, Bidwell Park, which boasts over 3,600 acres of hiking and mountain bike trails, swimming holes, picnic areas, golf and disc golf courses, and more! Outdoor adventures also await in places like Lake Oroville, Feather Falls, Table Mountain, and Lassen and Plumas National Forests which border the county to the east. In the county’s urban center of Chico, you’ll find a vibrant downtown, art, culture, unique restaurants, music, and weekly farmers’ markets. Right in the center of it all is the CSU, Chico campus, which provides a stunning backdrop and a variety of events and activities throughout the year. About the Court:Butte County Superior Court is a unified superior court operating two facilities, one courthouse in Chico, and another courthouse in the county seat of Oroville. All legal, operational, and administrative functions of the court are governed by the Presiding Judge and the Court Executive Officer. The court has thirteen judicial officers, or eleven judges and two commissioners, and approximately 135 support staff. Despite its size, Butte is recognized throughout the state as a leader in many court collaborations, including self-help services, case management system consortiums, our highly acclaimed and model civic outreach program, and numerous multi-court employee education events. Butte County is home to a community with diverse needs, and the court continually adapts to provide effective and reliable access to justice. The Position:Under the direction of the Operations Director and executive management, the Court Operations Manager oversees the non-judicial operations of one or more operational divisions of the Court. That includes, but is not limited to, planning, organizing, evaluating, and directing, through subordinate supervisors, the work of the Clerk’s Office, courtroom support functions, and related court functions. The incumbent performs complex analytical work and is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive policies and procedures. The incumbent is also a member of the court's management team, and as such, shares responsibility for establishing and attaining the court's organizational goals and objectives. This is a regular, full-time, at-will position and is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Essential Job Functions The following duties are typical of those performed by the incumbent in this classification. However, other duties may also be required. Manages the daily non-judicial operations at one or more Court locations or divisions. Consistently demonstrates strong leadership skills and team building abilities. Develops new policies and procedures to create more efficient and effective processes and in response to legislative changes impacting the court; reviews and updates existing policies and procedures as applicable. Prepares and maintains procedures manuals and program protocols. Conducts detailed analysis and prepares statistical reports and various reports and studies related to staff, workflow, case flow, and court operations performance. Assists with monitoring division/facility resource needs; projects future needs; recommends staffing, service, supplies, and systems. Participates in grant and budget development, management and monitoring, as assigned. Sets and ensures employee compliance with performance standards. Plans, assigns, schedules, evaluates, trains, and directs the work of subordinate supervisory, and clerical staff. Conduct employment interviews and makes recommendations on the hiring of new Court personnel. Coordinates with other managers to ensure effective communication between all Court divisions and uniform Court-wide application of Court policies. Administers discipline and assists in the adjudication of grievances. Knowledge of:Principles, practices, and techniques of organizational management, supervision, staff development, and training, performance evaluation and personnel administration Applicable rules and statutes relative to California trial court functions and procedures. Code of Ethics for California Court Employees. Court methods and practices; legal terminology and document processing. Courtroom activities and procedures. Principles of budget administration and financial record keeping Principles of program development, implementation, administration and evaluation Grant research, writing and administration Modern office equipment including computers, fax machines and copiers. Computer software applications including the Court’s case and queue management systems, as well as email, word processing and spreadsheet programs Modern office practices such as filing, records maintenance, preparing correspondence and reports. Basic mathematical computations Principles of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation Basic public contact and customer service techniques. Cash handling and cash drawer balancing techniques. Ability to: Manage personnel and multiple divisions and administer personnel procedures including disciplinary actions Provide leadership to subordinate supervisors and support staff, encourage positive, professional relationships and effectively build a team environment Resolve internal staff conflicts and promote a positive work environment Perform a broad range of general supervisory duties including assisting, training, and reviewing subordinates in the performance of their duties; maintaining performance and disciplinary standards, and conducting reviews and evaluations Develop and conduct in-service training programs Establish and implement division policies, procedures, and goals; monitor the effectiveness and results of operations through statistical and other analysis, and make recommendations as appropriate Manage multiple programs and projects while maintaining priorities; effectively multi-task and prioritize work to meet deadlines. Analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives, and make sound recommendations based on findings; exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines; reason analytically and organize facts Prepare clear, concise, and grammatically correct reports; prepare and maintain written procedures manuals; perform complex legal research; read, interpret, and apply technical or legal materials, and requirements Understand, explain, and apply laws, rules, and regulations. Communicate both verbally and in writing, carry out written and verbal instructions with minimal direction Maintain confidentiality; handle sensitive or confidential legal matters on behalf of the Court Work cooperatively and interact tactfully with the public, justice partners, Court employees, judicial officers and with others contacted in the course of work Maintain flexibility, professionalism and composure, and function appropriately under pressure or in stressful situations Operate a variety of office equipment including a personal computer. Travel between Court facilities when required Typical Qualifications Any combination of education, training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:Experience:Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a large or complex organization, preferably a trial court of general jurisdiction or other justice agency, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.and/or. Education:A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in court administration, public administration, business administration, criminal justice, or a closely related field.