Court Deputy Chief Specialist

Description

Housing Court Deputy Chief Specialist

• Maintain current knowledge of the laws, codes and ordinances pertaining to housing issues and the maintenance, repair and rehabilitation of residential and commercial structures;
• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state and municipal laws, codes and ordinances that pertain to landlord/tenant issues;
• Assist litigants in understanding forms used for filing pleadings, motions, and complaints before the Housing Court;
• Mediate landlord-tenant disputes within eviction proceedings, and create agreed judgement entries;
• Inspect conditions of premises and offer testimony, when called upon, in civil case disputes;
• Provide assistance in the restoration of utilities cut off due to illegal actions performed by either a landlord or tenant;
• Assist in Rent Deposit procedure;
• Serve as the community outreach liaison ensuring that pertinent events are staffed by Court personnel;
• Provide both ongoing and introductory training to Court staff;
• Answer and return phone calls from litigants and interested parties who have questions about the Court and its policies;
• Assist litigants and interested parties with questions or concerns about the Housing Court and/or its procedures;
• Supervise the Housing Court Specialists in the performance of their duties, provide directives and review case management for compliance;
• Maintain Department statistical data for review with Chief and for annual report;
• Staff the criminal docket as needed. Assist the Personal Bailiff and Deputy Bailiff in distribution of court continuance slips, time-to-pay forms and in locating cases of defendants and perform other duties as may be assigned by the Court.

• Identify and communicate matters outside the Housing Court’s jurisdiction, and be able to assist a party in discussing the matter with other appropriate public or private personnel;
• At the Court’s request, attend and participate in neighborhood or agency meetings and explain the workings and proceedings of the Housing Court;
• Willingness and ability to use personal vehicle to visit and inspect assigned properties or attend assigned outside meetings
• Assistance in the education and training in proper property management and screening procedures for interested landlords.

Applicant must have a combination of education, experience, skills, and personal characteristics that demonstrate applicant’s ability to perform the duties of the position. Minimum qualifications and requirements are:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher with a preference for a degree in urban planning, criminal justice or related fields. Experience in residential and commercial code enforcement may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, outreach and public speaking.
• Ability to multitask indirect and direct tasks on a daily basis to include skilled and concise documentation.
• Some experience working in a court environment and/or government related entity.
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate verbally and in written English on record during hearings.
• Knowledge of municipal laws, codes and ordinances that pertain to the maintenance, repair and rehabilitation of dwelling units and commercial buildings;
• Knowledge of federal, state and municipal laws, codes and ordinances that pertain to landlord/tenant issues;
• Flexibility to respond to varying time demands of work schedule (e.g., field inspections, mediations and meetings to attend outside regular work hours);
• Knowledge of common office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and other common business software applications.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license, car insurance, and a vehicle to conduct field visits.

The qualifications and requirements listed above are guidelines for selection purposes. Alternative qualifications may be substituted if considered by the Court to be sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential duties of the position.

The Court expects all members of its staff to adhere to all Court policies,…