Idaho State Judicial Branch
Position Announcement
Administrative Director of the Courts
Mission Statement
of the
Idaho Courts
As the Third Branch of
Government, we provide access
to justice through the timely, fair,
and impartial resolution of cases.
Values of the Idaho Courts
Integrity
Fairness
Independence
Respect
The Idaho Supreme Court seeks an experienced court leader to
serve in the critical role of Administrative Director of the Courts.
The Idaho Judicial Branch is a national leader in efficient and
effective court administration, access to justice, and innovative
service to the public.
Salary Range: The annual base salary for the Administrative
Director of the Courts will be between $112,000 and
$130,000 commensurate with experience and
qualifications.
Excellence
Innovation
Description:
Strategic Goals
of the Idaho Courts
Goal 1: To provide timely, fair,
and impartial case resolution
Goal 2: Ensure access to justice
Goal 3: Promote effective,
innovative services
Goal 4: Increase public trust and
confidence in Idaho Courts
Examples of
Duties:
The Idaho Constitution provides for a unified and
integrated judicial system under the administration
and supervision of the Supreme Court. As described
in Chapter 6 of Title 1 of the Idaho statutes, the
Supreme Court appoints the
Administrative
Director of the Courts to assist it with administration
of the Judicial Branch. Idaho Court Administrative
Rule 43A provides the governance structure for the
Idaho Courts.
Idaho Code section 1-612 describes the statutory
duties of the Administrative Director of the Courts.
Additionally, the Administrative Director of the
Courts works closely with the Supreme Court in
order to set the strategic direction of the Idaho
Judicial Branch. The position has oversight of the
Administrative Office of the Courts which provides
leadership and services statewide in a number of
areas including: Court Management, Community and
Family Justice Services, Intergovernmental Relations,
Legal Counsel, Information Technology, Finance and
Operations, and Human Resources.
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Examples of
Duties (continued):
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The Idaho Supreme Court, through the Administrative Director of the
Courts, has a number of advisory workgroups and committees of judges,
lawyers, and administrators that provide recommendations and advice for
policy-making, business practice change, and service delivery.
The Administrative Director of the Courts advocates for the branch with the
legislative and executive branches and interacts on behalf of the Idaho
Courts with various constituencies including the bar, state and local justice
system partners, and citizens groups.
Typical
Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have significant senior-level leadership
experience in the public sector. The individual must be able to thrive in a
demanding, fast-paced environment, navigate ambiguity, balance the needs
of multiple stakeholders, and provide innovative solutions to complex
organizational problems. The individual selected must be able to work
collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders including judges, court
personnel, legislators, justice system partners, and the public;
Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school or a Master’s Degree in
Judicial Administration or a related field is required;
A minimum of ten (10) years of public sector executive-level experience
leading administrative functions and developing strong executive
leadership teams;
Preference may be given to applicants with court experience;
Experience with public sector budgeting processes, including the ability to
advocate for and present budget and financial information to legislative
committees or to a similar funding authority, and experience creating
innovative solutions to manage public sector budget challenges;
Ability to create a compelling vision for the future of court operations, as
well as carry out the objectives of the Idaho Supreme Court on a day-to-day
basis;
Ability to manage multiple priorities, intense demands for results and
accountability, and large amounts of information;
Ability to build coalitions and collaborate effectively with both internal and
external stakeholders;
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Typical
Qualifications
:
(continued)
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Ability to create and deliver major presentations to stakeholder groups to
educate and inform about judicial branch activities;
Experience implementing large-scale innovative solutions to complex
organizational problems;
Experience developing and implementing organization-wide strategic plans;
Experience working with large governing boards;
Experience working with elected officials
Supplemental
Information:
The Idaho Judicial Branch offers a comprehensive benefits package, including
medical, dental, life, disability, and pre-tax account. For further information
regarding benefits visit www.ogi.idaho.gov.
Area
Information:
The Administrative Director of the Court’s Office is located in Boise, Idaho.
Boise offers an abundance of outdoor activities. The area’s extensive parks
system features facilities for boating, tennis, golf, swimming, jogging, cycling,
and other recreational activities. The Boise River, which runs through
downtown Boise, is a popular spot for tubing, canoeing, and fishing; 16 acres
on both sides of the river form the Boise River Greenbelt offering 25 miles of
paved and graveled paths.
Both day and night skiing can be enjoyed at Bogus Basin, a 45-minute drive
from downtown Boise; five other ski areas are within a three-hour drive. The
nearby mountains are favorite hiking, fishing, and camping locales, while the
nearby Payette and Salmon Rivers are known worldwide by kayakers and
rafters for their exciting white water.
Media outlets such as CNN, Time Magazine, Forbes, Sunset Magazine, and
Outside Magazine have consistently ranked Boise as one of the top cities in
the nation based on livability, safety, economy, outdoor activities, and
cultural activities. To access various articles regarding Boise, refer to http://
www.bvep.org/facts/national-accolades.aspx.
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Application
Instructions:
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The employment application is located on our website at www.isc.idaho.gov/
careers. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a completed employment
application to the Idaho Judicial Branch, Human Resources, P.O. Box 83720,
Boise, Idaho 83720-0101 or e-mail to [email protected]. Applications must be
received by Friday, August 15, 2014 by 5:00 p.m., MDT
The State of Idaho is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to
race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation,
gender identity, disability, or any other applicable legally protected status. In addition,
preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and
regulations. If you need special accommodation for applying or interviewing, please
notify Human Resources.