Chief Deputy Clerk Position Available In Leon, Florida

Chief Deputy Clerk Leon County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller’s Office Tallahassee, FL Job Details Full-time $102,738.74 – $133,560.37 a year 2 days ago Qualifications Driver’s License Computer skills Senior level 10 years Full Job Description JOB The Chief Deputy Clerk serves as the Second-in-Command to the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (Clerk), with full managerial and supervisory authority for the Clerk’s Office. The position is responsible for supervision, planning, directing, overseeing the extensive operational and administrative functions of the Clerk’s office. The position works independently, reporting major activities through periodic meetings with the Clerk. This position operates in an office setting Monday through Friday; however occasional evenings and weekend hours are required for emergencies. Also, the position is classified as exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and reports directly to the Clerk of Court.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Manages the day-to-day operations of the Clerk of Courts Office.

Reviews invoices to ensure payment from appropriate budgeted funds.

Analyze potential financial effects of new legislation, case filings, and state policies and procedures.

Coordinate staff efforts, monitor and ensure timely compliance with internal and statewide deadlines, and evaluate and memorialize lessons learned during major projects and security and/or emergency operations.

Perform regular reviews of the progress of work within the division and develop divisional objectives and timetables. Participates in the development and management of annual budgets.

Directs the development and maintenance of a variety of regular and special reports.

Directs the maintenance of office records.

Develops, reviews, implements, and enforces policies and procedures.

Oversees the operations of the Courts, Records Management, Audit Services, Finance, Information Technology, Minutes and Record, Traffic Division and Recording divisions.

Performs other duties as assigned including problem solving and continuous process improvement.

Ensures the accuracy of information disseminated by the office and serving as the representative of the Court to the media, courts, agencies, lawyers, and the public. Respond to complaints, difficult situations and non-routine inquiries from the public in a professional manner.

Assist the Clerk of Circuit Court in monitoring all department budgets; monitor expenditures and ensure compliance with budget limitations. Attends County Board and other committee meetings as required by the Clerk of Circuit Court which may occasionally involve evening commitments. monitors budgeted expenses, including analysis of costs.

In absence of Clerk of Circuit Court, assumes responsibility for the office. Performs related work as assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of and ability to interpret state statutes. A working knowledge of federal regulations, state and local rules, and county ordinances pertaining to the administration of court records. Ability to train, direct and monitor the work of others, including program level supervisors. Knowledge of the terms and procedures used by the courts. Ability to work independently and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other governmental agencies, officials, news media and the public. Ability to develop and implement office policies and procedures. Ability to analyze office operations and make recommendations on improving efficiency and effectiveness. Ability to interpret computer generated records and to work with others on the modification and/or implementation of automated record systems.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

Complete Background Check of Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC)/ National Crime Information Center (NCIC).Past Employment Verification.

Education Verification.