Job Description

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　　Departmental Mission Statement: The Housing Court's mission is to adjudicate all matters presented by litigants within its jurisdiction regarding housing in a fair, efficient, and timely manner according to the rule of law and the facts presented. In accordance with this mission, the Housing Court, through its operating philosophy and business practices, strives to present a citizen-oriented process to maximize access to justice for all such litigants. All members of the Housing Court are committed to this mission and process to fulfill our role within the judicial branch.

　　ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE:

　　https://www.mass.gov/orgs/housing-court

　　Notes:

　　Knowledge and experience with housing court policies, laws, and procedures preferred.Bilingual candidates are preferred and strongly encouraged to apply.Leadership experience and a commitment to public service preferred.This posting will remain open until Wednesday, January 31, 2024, however, preference will be given to candidates that apply during the initial 14 day posting period.

　　Position Summary: The Chief Justice and the Deputy Court Administrator are responsible for the operation of the Housing Department, it's Clerks of Court, and other officers and employees along with all the powers and duties described in G.L. c. 211B, §10 subject to the superintendence authority of the Supreme Judicial Court. The Departmental Chief Justice and the Deputy Court Administrator are responsible for the management of the business of the Department, including personnel, financial administration and budget preparation, record-keeping, information systems and statistical controls, purchasing, planning, education, facilities, legislation, and all other court operations. The Deputy Court Administrator is appointed by Departmental Chief Justice and the Court Administrator of the Trial Court. The Deputy Court Administrator serves for a term that is coterminous with the Chief Justice of the Department and is eligible to be reappointed to serve additional terms.

　　Duties:

　　• Coordinates the administrative functions and supervises the implementation of administrative and legal procedures within the Administrative Office of the Housing Court Department and its courts;

　　• Monitors and coordinates a variety of Housing Court Departmental initiatives and tasks, anticipating problems and providing strategic planning in order to accomplish goals;

　　• Adapts and responds quickly to changing circumstances, developing operational work arounds for issues that require a timely resolution;

　　• Develops plans for the Housing Court Department that includes regularly managing the goals and objectives for the continuous improvement of court operations;

　　• Oversees the development of statistical and other management information in order to evaluate Housing Court performance and resource allocation;

　　• Drafts or oversees the drafting of legislation, legal and administrative memoranda;

　　• Analyzes the impact of such documents prepared by others regarding the Housing Court Department;

　　• Prepares an annual budget estimate, in detail, for the ordinary maintenance of the Housing Court Department and, upon receipt, administers the appropriation;

　　• Supervises the work of a diverse group of professional and support staff;

　　• Performs all court management duties and responsibilities as outlined by the Court Administrator of the Trial Court; and

　　• Performs other duties related to the operations of the Housing Court Department in collaboration with the Departmental Chief Justice;

　　• Performs all other related duties as required.

　　Job Competencies: All applicants must be able, through the interview process, to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following areas:

　　Ethics and Values Communicates and demonstrates the ethics and values of the Trial Court.

　　Mission Understands, upholds, and communicates the Trial Court missions.

　　Applied Knowledge Understands research, information services operations, specialized tools, applications, and software, with some understanding of the various court departments and divisions.

　　Problem Solving Ability to successfully address data issues, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.

　　Customer Service Conducts oneself in a courteous and professional manner towards both Trial Court employees and the public.

　　Performance Measurement Understands the value and importance of performance measures as a basis for both individual and departmental assessments.

　　Commitment to Diversity Promotes an environment of diversity through understanding, respect, and positive communication with persons of varied economic and cultural backgrounds.

　　Collaboration Works with others cooperatively, demonstrating a willingness to be a team player, and contributing to a work environment that focuses on shared departmental goals.

　　Continuous Learning Demonstrates a commitment to continuously improving himself or herself through professional development.

　　Qualifications

　　Minimum Requirements: These are the minimum requirements necessary to apply for a position of Deputy Court Administrator of the Housing Court:

　　• A Law Degree from an accredited law school, or a Graduate Degree in business administration, management, public administration, or a related field of study.

　　• Demonstrated ability to identify management issues, develop creative and feasible solutions and interact positively with others acquired through (7) seven or more years of applicable professional work experience in Housing Court matters or an equivalent.

　　Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

　　• Thorough knowledge of the administrative and legal organization, functions, jurisdiction and authority of the Housing Court Department;

　　• Comprehensive knowledge of the Massachusetts court system and court procedures;

　　• Ability to organize, direct and coordinate administrative and program activities;

　　• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others;

　　• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with court officials, attorneys, subordinate employees, government agencies and the general public;

　　• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and

　　• Knowledge of and ability to use computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and data bases.

　　Employment with the Trial Court is contingent upon passage of a criminal record check.