AOC Statewide Program Manager #10118489-21800, Full-Time, Perm, in Albuquerque, New Mexico

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is recruiting for a full-time, classified, Statewide Program Manager position #10118489-21800 for the Court Programs Division in Albuquerque, New Mexico. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Acting under general direction plan, organize, direct, and manage statewide program(s) and services. The position will be a work within the AOC Court Programs Division and the Behavioral Health Program. Finalist(s) may be subject to criminal background checks.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES
● The AOC Statewide Program Manager is responsible for developing, proposing, or approving statewide program initiatives, projects, and strategic plans for long-term planning of programs.
● Coordinates the work of volunteers, contract personnel, and outside entities.
● Acts as a statewide project leader in developing and implementing new court programs and providing technical assistance, training, and assistance to the, metropolitan, district and appellate courts.
● Develops and oversees adherence to court program policies and procedures such as jury management, case management, drug courts, problem-solving courts, alternative dispute resolution, judicial tribal/state relationships, court improvement of children’s cases, safe exchanges/supervised visitation, interpreter certification, language access, etc.
● Plans, organizes, and manages conferences and associated fees.
● Designs, develops, and implements new information systems (software & hardware).
● Implements and coordinates educational programs and training, including preparing curriculum and materials.
● Develops, revises, and implements policies and procedures, manuals, and handbooks.
● Researches and writes grant applications and secures or oversees grant-funded statewide projects.
● Participates in the unified budget process, prepares budget requests by projecting statewide needs and costs for programs and conferences, and evaluates the effectiveness of conferences.
● Oversees compliance with program standards to ensure consistency and quality of reported performance measures statewide.
● Identifies and acquires additional funding sources to maintain adequate resources for program operations.
● Prepares specifications, drafts Requests for Proposals, Invitations to Bid, contracts and conducts bid conferences in compliance with state procurement code.
● Completes all status and fiscal grant reporting requirements and requests from governmental agencies, non-profits, and private businesses.
● Works with judges, court staff, and coordinators in developing and implementing ADR programs and assists court personnel with recruiting mediators.
● Oversees, conducts, and assesses the appropriateness of a mediation or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) program and encourages negotiations extending beyond the initial conference through subsequent conversations or additional conferences.
● Addresses contractor adherence to program, policies, procedures, and initiatives and evaluates program operations and performance measures.
● Prepares complex detailed reports based upon overall data to make formal presentations with recommendations on a variety of court management studies and programs/projects.
● Identifies and analyzes statewide program needs and provides information to the legislature and other interested parties.
● Oversees and conducts research, development, coordination, and tracking of legislative initiatives and bills
● Researches and performs bill analysis for effect and impact on the courts, makes recommendations and advocates for bills, and leads the legislative process.
● May supervise judicial branch program staff and provide professional support to judicial commission(s).
● May assist the ADR statewide program manager in managing a statewide network of court-connected ADR programs and suggests changes in legislation and Supreme Court rules related to ADR.
● Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of New Mexico state courts, including court procedures and rules, court organization and administration, services, functions and jurisdictions; public policy analysis and evaluation; techniques in managing multiple and diverse statewide program(s); conference and program planning; budget management including: performance based budgeting, project/program budget preparation, tracking projected and expended project/program funds; grant procedures and grant writing; state and federal grant compliance rules and regulations; state procurement rules; legislative processes; New Mexico Criminal Justice Information System; basic contract law; community resources; media relations; research and evaluation techniques; methods of data collection; and supervisory techniques.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following functions are representative, but not all-inclusive of the work environment and physical demands an employee may expect to encounter in performing tasks assigned to this job. Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver's license and travel may be required. The assigned work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co-workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices.

* This job description is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions performed

BENEFITS
● Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP) [http://www.mybenefitsnm.com/]
● State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance
● Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day-care, and travel expenses
● Paid vacation and sick leave up to eight (8) weeks
● Eleven (11) paid holidays
● Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
● Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
● Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan [http://www.nmpera.org/]
● Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations*
● Free health care, Rx, and lab work at the facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM
● Bilingual compensation*
● Training and career development opportunities
● Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement
● May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
● May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay*
● May receive physical fitness leave*

*These benefits vary by job classification or need*
 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Public or Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related field.
• Education Substitution: Four (4) years of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year for year basis.
• Experience: Six (6) years of program management experience. Relevant experience may include: public or business administration, budget, finance, social services, social work, social sciences, mediation, grant writing, guidance and counseling, law/probation, program/project management, adult education, training, volunteer programs, or closely related field.
• Experience Substitution: Additional relevant education at the Master’s Degree level may substitute for experience at a rate of thirty (30) semester credit hours equals one year of experience.

TO APPLY: Submit a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment, or a Resume and a Resume Supplemental form, and proof of education to:

Administrative Office of the Courts

Attn: AOC Human Resources Division

202 E. Marcy Street

Santa Fe, New Mexico

 87501

Fax: 505-479-2641

Email: jobs@nmcourts.gov
PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED.
Applications can be emailed, faxed, or mailed
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