District Executive

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking a District Executive in the 8th Judicial District Administrative Office in Erie County, New York. District Executives are the highest ranking non-judicial employees in the District Administrative Judges Offices. District Executives are directly supervised by an Administrative Judge and provide managerial analysis of complex problems.

• Performing managerial analysis of complex court operations and preparing reports and recommendations.
• Acting as a representative of the Administrative Judge in conferences with court administrators and the Office of Court Administration to resolve managerial issues.
• Counseling local court administrators in administrative procedures.
• Reviewing requests for structural changes, new positions and reclassifications from local courts and recommending appropriate action to the Administrative Judge.
• Supervising administrative and clerical personnel.
• Supervising budget preparation for all courts and agencies within the jurisdiction.
• Consulting with judges and court administrators regarding court policy, administrative structure, uniform procedures and new initiatives.
• Serving as liaison with court administrators to resolve administrative problems as directed by the Administrative Judge.
• Reviewing and analyzing statistical reports for compliance with standards and goals.
• Researching problems and proposing solutions.
• Reviewing payroll transactions for compliance with Civil Service Law and rules of the Chief Administrator.
• Researching administrative problems, analyzing data, preparing reports and recommendations for the Administrative Judge.
• Some travel will be required.

Master’s degree in Public or Business Administration from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.