Court Executive Officer
Superior Court of California, County of Ventura
The
Superior Court of California, County of Ventura
is seeking a Court Executive Officer. Reporting to the Presiding Judge and in alignment with legal standards and court rules, the Court Executive Officer holds comprehensive responsibility for the administration and operations of the Court. Key areas of oversight include personnel management, budget administration, contracts, calendar coordination, technology, jury services, facilities, and records management. This role requires independent decision-making across a broad range of functions within established policy and regulatory guidelines. The ideal candidate will have served as either a CEO or a senior management executive in another trial court, meeting the minimum experience requirements specified in the position announcement. This individual will bring a proven record of innovation across operational, technological, and budgetary areas, combined with inspiring, visionary leadership. They will be actively engaged in modern court management practices, with participation in training and education programs such as NCSC’s court executive training, and involvement in judicial or court executive organizations. A strong commitment to positive and supportive employee relations, demonstrated through successful employee training, satisfaction, and retention initiatives, is essential. This position offers a unique opportunity for the ideal candidate to shape a new executive management team and to work collaboratively with a judicial leadership team dedicated to fostering innovation and positive change.
Location:
Ventura
,
California
Salary:
$220,000 - $280,000
Final filing date:
First review of applications: January 6, 2025
Please make sure to have your
Resume
,
Cover Letter
, and
List of References
ready for upload before you start the application process. One combined document that includes all three items is preferred.