Court Administrator

Department:
County of Chelan District Court

Job Classification:

Full Time

FLSA Classification:

Exempt

Posted:
January 02, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
January 30, 2026

County of Chelan District Court 350 Orondo Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801

Salary: PW24 Steps 2-4 $ 7,192.16 - $7,884.02 Longevity Steps 5-8 $ 8,256.12 - $9,487.77

NATURE OF WORK

The Court Administrator serves as the Court Executive Officer (CEO) for the Court. The Court Administrator works under the direction and supervision of the Presiding Judge in accordance with Trial Courts General Rule 29 and all applicable state laws. This position assumes full responsibility for the planning, directing, implementation, and management of all the non-judicial, day-to-day operations of the court, including court services for contracting cities.

The Court Administrator develops and implements policies and procedures, the court budget, oversees personnel management and development, accounting, case-flow management, oversight of projects, grants, contracts, establishes and maintains the court’s continuity of operations plan, and performs other responsibilities as required. This position provides leadership and strategic vision including but not limited to developing short and long-term goals for effective court services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Operations Management:

• Assumes full management responsibility for court operations: plans, directs, implements, and manages the daily operation of the court.
• Conducts the planning and management for the changing physical needs of the court including space design, utilization, and maintenance.
• Oversees the maintenance, retention, and disclosure of records and documents in accordance with applicable rules, laws, and regulations.
• Monitors applicable state and local court rules, laws, and proposed legislation for any changes that affect court operations or case management.
• Coordinates judicial schedules including pro tem judges and court calendars.
• Directs website content and updates.
• Redesigns and improves forms, notices and publications.

Public Relations:

• Attends and participates at county commission, city council and other board or committee meetings as directed.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative, effective working relationships with judicial officers, attorneys, elected and appointed officials, justice partners, other branches of government, co-workers and members of the public.
• Coordinates with correctional agencies to facilitate appearances, including virtual or telephonic court proceedings.
• May act as the court liaison with government agencies, media and the public.
• Represents the court as an independent branch of government with legislative and executive bodies, including preparing materials for legislative or executive bodies.
• Ensures appropriate and timely research, analysis, and responses to public inquiries or complaints.
• Coordinates programs with all court divisions and other agencies concerning emergency planning and response including but not limited to other courts and AOC.

Educational Development:

• Establishes and implements guidelines and procedures.
• Participates in continuing education and development in the court business areas identified by the National Association for Court Management (NACM) as core competencies.
• Participates in continuing education and development related to leadership and management.
• Trains and informs staff on any new court procedures on the case management system or new legislative updates.

Workforce Management:

• Manages and supervises court personnel including but not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints, grievances and disputes; resolving problems; maintaining personnel files as needed; appraising performance; recommending promotions and disciplinary actions; implementing organizational changes; approving and scheduling leave time; and recommending terminations as appropriate.
• Serves as the official spokesperson of court management in labor negotiations.

Ethics:

• Performs work diligently, efficiently, equitably, thoroughly, courteously, honestly, truthfully, impartially, without bias or prejudice, and with transparency.
• Reports for scheduled work with regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Maintains the legally required confidentialities of the court, not disclosing confidential information to any unauthorized person, for any purpose.

Budget and Fiscal Management:

• Informs, updates, and advises the presiding judge of financial conditions, program progress, and identifies issues and opportunities for improvement and/or policy changes.
• Oversees the development and administration of the court budget (e.g., data collection for the preparation of financial reports, approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate.)
• Responsible for all…