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ANNOUNCEMENT OF
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
WITH SAGINAW COUNTY
Position: Court Administrator
Department: Circuit Court
Classification/Salary: (H-13U) $72,523 - $90,488
Date Posted: November 25, 2014
SAGINAW COUNTY
The County of Saginaw, Michigan is located in the eastern central portion of Michigans Lower Peninsula, approximately
15 miles southwest of the Saginaw Bay and 95 miles northwest of the City of Detroit. We are the home to popular tourist
destinations like Frankenmuth, Birch Run and Chesaning, great sporting attractions like Saginaw Spirit Hockey at The
Dow Event Center and cultural attractions including art and historical facilities. The region also offers numerous settings
for outdoor recreational activities including parks, rivers, lakes, wilderness, and rail trails. It also offers strong economic
sectors in manufacturing, health-care, professional services and high-tech industries and affordable housing.

10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT

Saginaw Countys 10th Judicial Circuit Court is a state trial court. It hears felony cases, civil cases with a value in excess
of $25,000, divorce and family related matters (Friend of the Court) and appeals from Probate and District courts and
administrative agencies.
The Family Court, a division of Circuit Court, hears juvenile delinquency, neglect/abuse, and adoption matters. The
Family Court also operates a juvenile detention facility
Saginaw County Circuit Court has five full-time elected judges. The Family Division of Circuit Court has one judge.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Manages administrative functions of the Circuit Court. Directs staff, responsible for case processing, fiscal control,
security, court reporting, and other non-judicial functions. Exercises general supervision of the Friend of Court Office as
directed by the Chief Judge. Responsible for caseflow management, fiscal management, personnel management, jury
utilization, and other administrative functions. Serves as liaison with bar; state and local agencies; and the public and
media when directed by the Chief Judge.

QUALIFICATIONS
Masters Degree in Court Management, Public Administration, or Business Administration and a four year degree in the
area of business, finance, economics or similar.
OR
A four year degree with supervisory experience in a Court or similar environment, and completion of an intensive
Judicial Administration certification program provided by the Institute for Court Management.
Previous work experience in Court or related exposure to the legal system is extremely important. Knowledge of caseflow
management, information technology, human resource management, resources, budgeting, and financing. Knowledge of
public information and media relations. Organization and techniques for developing goals and objectives. Ability to
collaborate with other County departments and partner stakeholders is vital.
INDIVIDUAL MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applications will be screened and those best qualified will be interviewed.

ORAL INTERVIEW . . . . . . . . . 100%
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The position indicated above is open for qualified applicants. Applications will be accepted in the Personnel Division of
the Controller's Office, Saginaw County Governmental Center, 111 South Michigan, Saginaw, Michigan, 48602, on or
before DECEMBER 11, 2014 or mail resume to this address.

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