Career Opportunity. The city of Las Vegas is accepting applications for Court Programs Manager. This position directs, manages, supervises and coordinates the programs and activities of programming units within the Municipal Court; coordinates assigned activities with other city departments, divisions and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Judges, Court Administrator and Assistant Court Administrator. Selection Process. The selection process will include a review of all applications with only the most qualified participating in an interview. Final candidate selection will include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and complete background check. Some positions may require preliminary background checks. Supervision Received and Exercised. Receives administrative direction from the Court Administrator and/or Assistant Court Administrator. Acts as a formal supervisor, exercising direct supervision including monitoring and formally evaluating employee performance, and participates in the selection and discipline of employees. Example of Duties Essential Functions:Manage all services and activities of the Alternative Sentencing & Education unit, the Compliance unit and the Diversion unit, which will include, but not be limited to the management of, misdemeanor education programming, specialty court programs, Defendant compliance, domestic violence, drug and alcohol evaluations, assessments, other special court programming and administration. Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures. Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels. Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for the division; research and develop new programs and revise existing ones; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems. Select professional, technical and support staff and ensures effective morale, productivity and disciplines; plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the activities and performance of staff directly and through subordinate supervisors; works with staff to establish work priorities and schedules; encourages and provides for staff training and professional development; interprets city policies and procedures for staff; prepares and conducts formal performance evaluations; works with employees to develop short and long term goals, monitors accomplishments, establishes performance requirements and personal development targets and provides coaching for performance improvement and development. Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the division annual budget; direct the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments. Plan, develop and administer appropriate programs to aid in the habilitation and rehabilitation of offenders. Oversee and manage programs designed to evaluate offender behavioral patterns. Monitor recommendations regarding sentencing. Monitor and manage grant funding for court programs. Serve as liaison for the division with other city departments, divisions and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues. Develop and maintain community partnerships. Participate in, support and foster the development of a culture that values people and their differences and is free from inequities and barriers to people reaching their full potential. Participate in promoting sustainable, environmentally sensitive development and operations in the community and the department. Participate in establishing the strategic direction for the department in alignment with City Council and city of Las Vegas strategic priorities; communicate to all assigned employees their roles in performance measurement and achieving strategic priorities; and work with staff to report measures to the city’s executive team and all members of the department. Serve as staff on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Provide responsible staff assistance to the Court Administrator and/or the Assistant Court Administrator; confer with Chief Judge and other judges, as appropriate. Conduct a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommend modifications to programs, policies and procedures as appropriate. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of trends and innovations in the field of alternative sentencing programs. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Minimum Requirements Experience:Four years of increasingly responsible experience in counseling, criminal justice or social services, including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility. Education:Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social work, psychology, counseling, human behavior, criminal justice, justice management, administration of justice or a related field. A combination of formal education and directly related work experience may substitute for the degree. The City assesses 1.5 years of full-time experience as equivalent to one year of education. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of:Operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive alternative sentencing program. Management skills to analyze programs, policies and operational needs. Principles and practices of program development and administration. Current principles and practices of criminal justice, probation, corrections, rehabilitation, habilitation, counseling, specialty courts, drug/alcohol testing and court system techniques. Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. Ability to:Prepare and administer large and complex budgets. Manage multiple assignments. Communicate with individuals from a variety of social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds while demonstrating respect and sensitivity for perceived differences. Produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, spelling and grammar. Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Research and analyze federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations. Interpreting, applying, explaining and enforcing applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures. Help others understand and manage change. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Exercise cultural competencies when communicating with individuals from a variety of social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds while demonstrating respect and sensitivity for perceived differences. Competencies:In addition to Core Workforce Competencies:Executive Competencies Establishing Trust – Noticing, interpreting and anticipating others concerns and feelings; creating opportunities for collaborative, respectful dialogue; showing trust in others first and holding self and others accountable for words and behaviors that build community; using face to face communication as a primary means to build trust within the organization. Communicating Clarity – Developing and communicating goals in support of the city mission, vision and purpose; clarifying direction of work, roles and expectations for successful attainment of objectives. Providing Recognition – Identifying and recognizing employees at all levels for their ideas, work and achievements; providing opportunities for both formal and informal recognition within the organization; creating a culture of peer recognition and encouragement. Reinforcing Organizational Health – Routinely reviewing existing processes, practices and policies to ensure a balance in the ability to work productively and efficiently with employee needs for empowerment and development; changing processes, practices and policies when necessary to achieve the balance; establishing regular professional development time for each employee so they have opportunities to attend classes and other activities to enhance their professional growth; meeting regularly with employees. Thinking Globally – Finding effective solutions and prioritizing problems using holistic, “big picture” thinking; putting the needs of the broader organization or community ahead of the needs of an individual department or community; developing and analyzing both near and long term impacts of decisions. Business and Political Acumen – Having expertise in technical, political and budgetary leadership responsibilities; preparing and presenting complex concepts and proposals in a respectful, collaborative, understandable way to build community; comparing competing priorities and agendas looking for ways to establish a win/win solution whenever possible; speaking at community events and to the media to enhance the city’s reputation and standing with the broader community. Community Engagement – Identifying and working with different communities, whether internal, external or both, to achieve city mission, vision and purpose; including groups of stakeholders in decisions that affect them, directly or indirectly, whenever possible to do so; acting on decisions and strategies developed through community engagement.