Administrative Office of the Courts

Business Unit: 24400

Program/Project Specialist, #00000877-24400, Full-Time, Perm, in Albuquerque, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 11-28-2022 - Close Date: 03-17-2023

Job Pay Range: HH: $18.974 - $37.947 per hour

Target Pay Range/Rate: $21.759 per hour

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court, is recruiting for a Full-Time, Classified, Program/Project Specialist position, #00000877-24400, for the Probation Specialty Courts Division in Albuquerque, NM. Essential Tasks: This position will report to the Program Manager of the Outreach Court. Daily functions would include remaining in contact with outside provider agencies, ensuring that proper documentation has been sent regarding Outreach Court clients from the provider to the Court. Employee will be an integral part of outreach to outside agencies, which would include but not limited to, accompanying the program judge and other team members to present the Outreach Court program to relevant provider agencies in the Metro area, establishing and maintaining relationships between providers and the Court, and helping to organize Outreach Court events. The employee will also be responsible for docketing all relevant information regarding Outreach Court clients (file transfers, orders, dismissals, warrant cancellations, entry of appearances etc.) into the Court’s Odyssey Case Management System or any other duties deemed appropriate by the Court. May perform other duties to meet the operational needs of the Court. Finalist(s) may be subject to criminal background checks.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES

The Program / Project Specialist is responsible for providing administrative, clerical, and technical assistance in the development of programs or project plans.

Assists with the development of schedules and tracking program or project goals and deadlines.

Drafts, proofreads, edits and disseminates documents and correspondence.

Prepares and distributes statistical reports, materials, documents, copies, agendas, and minutes for meetings.

Coordinates and schedule conferences and travel.

Provides technical assistance through troubleshooting equipment and or problems.

Assists with determining participant eligibility for court programs.

Verifies community ties, treatment history, and criminal history.

Acts as point of contact for team members, program participants, and outside agencies.

Follows, tracks, and records testing protocol via breath or urine drug tests.

Oversees participants in work details, physical training or special projects as part of community service program requirements.

Notifies the court of any participant program non-compliance.

Attends court proceedings and meetings with court staff and other programs.

Performs scheduled and unannounced site visits to monitor program compliance.

Assists with internal audits to include providing and gathering of data and reports.

Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant should demonstrate their knowledge of program or project planning and techniques; knowledge of problem solving and conflict resolution principles; program or project reporting; general organizational structure of the judiciary; governmental confidentiality regulations; general knowledge of specialty courts; protective services; drug test procedures; surveillance systems; and computerized data collection.

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, and 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, Sick and Personal Leave, up to eight (8) weeks

Ten (10) paid holidays

Up to twelve (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, lab work at facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM

Bilingual compensation*

Training and career development opportunities

Higher education opportunities and educational leave

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: Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Business or Public Administration, social sciences or a related field.

• Education Substitution: Two (2) years of experience, performing increasingly responsible administrative or clerical duties for a Special Court Program may substitute for education on a year for year basis.
  

• Experience: Two (2) years of administrative and/or clerical experience related to programs or projects, including experience as a legal office specialist.
  

• Experience Substitution: Secondary education in a related field may substitute for up to one (1) year of experience. Thirty (30) semester hours equals one (1) year of experience.

• Other: May be required to obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of hire.
  

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

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court

Human Resource Division

401 Lomas NW

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102

Telephone: (505) 841-9819 and/or Fax No: (505) 222-4823

Email: metrjobs-grp@nmcourts.gov

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