City of Auburn (Washington) ยท 4 months ago
Court Administrator
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$160K/yr - $203K/yr
4+ years expThe City of Auburn is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Court Administrator to lead and manage the administrative, non-judicial operations of the Auburn Municipal Court, which is set to begin operating in January 2027. The selected candidate will oversee daily court and probation functions, ensuring compliance and strategic direction during the transition from contracted services.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Direct all non-judicial operations of the Municipal Court and Probation Services, ensuring effective case flow, procedural compliance, staff performance, and strategic alignment with court goals and legal standards
Develop, implement, and enforce court and probation policies and procedures in compliance with municipal, county, and state law; ensure ongoing compliance with legal, procedural, and security requirements, including CJIS standards
Oversee the recruitment, training, supervision, and performance of court and probation personnel; foster a culture of accountability, service, and continuous improvement
Manage court and probation budgets, including planning, expenditure tracking, purchasing, and financial operations involving bail, bonds, fines, and payroll; ensure financial accountability and alignment with citywide fiscal policies
Serve as the primary liaison between the court and external stakeholders - including law enforcement, attorneys, jails, and government agencies - while also representing the court at City Council meetings, public hearings, and community forums
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or closely related field
At least four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the operations of a municipal court
A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience
A combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual's knowledge, skill, and ability to effectively perform the job duties
The selected candidate must be fingerprinted prior to final appointment
The appointed employee will complete the CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Certification Test to be allowed to view sensitive information and have unescorted access while at the Police Department
Benefits
Full family medical benefits
A VEBA tax-free health savings account
Contributions to the WA State PERS pension program
60 hours of management leave annually
Generous vacation accruals
Company
City of Auburn (Washington)
Auburn is the center of the largest industrial complex in the northwest and sits in the middle of the major north-south east-west routes of this region.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Claire Vanessa Goodwin
Executive Manager - South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP)
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