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Travel for this position is limited to no more than 15% The Office of Court Administration (OCA) is a unique state agency in the Judicial Branch that operates under the direction and supervision of the Supreme Court of Texas and the Chief Justice. Our mission is to provide resources and information for the efficient administration of the Judicial Branch of Texas. To learn more about the OCA, visit https://www.txcourts.gov/oca/. This position will assist in the administration and the daily operations and activities for the Office of Court Administrations (OCA) Childrens Courts program, consisting of child support courts (CSCs) program (43 courts, 43 associate judges and 43 court coordinators) and child protection courts (CPCs) program (30 active courts, 30 associate judges, 29 court coordinators, and 1 court reporter). This position will provide extensive hands-on program management, including gathering information and facilitating the sharing of information among the Childrens Courts, reviewing case processing and making recommendations for programmatic best practices. This position will also develop and implement training events for Childrens Courts staff sponsored by OCA or done in partnership with the Texas Center for the Judiciary and the Supreme Courts Permanent Judicial Commission for Children, Youth, and Families (Childrens Commission). Job Description: Performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves planning, implementing, and providing consultative and technical work and training to various members of the Childrens Courts program. May serve as a lead worker providing direction to others. Works under minimal supervision of agency division director for Court Services, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Salary commensurate with experience. Essential Job Functions: Assists with administration of the OCAs Childrens Courts program. Serves as hands-on liaison between the regional presiding judges and local agency staff to coordinate and direct timely processing of employee performance evaluations and other administrative functions, including directing timely processing of employee performance online survey procedure to obtain input from relevant stakeholders and referring courts on associate judge performance. Assists regional presiding judges in developing best practices and assisting courts in implementing these practices. Provides guidance and technical assistance to the Child Protection Courts (CPCs) and Child Support Courts (CSCs). Reviews and evaluates program resource needs and monitors efficient distribution of program resources. Develops, organizes, and analyzes outcome-related data from the CPCs and CSCs. Prepares and analyzes quantitative and qualitative data regarding the childrens courts. Conducts and provides analyses of childrens courts caseloads and makes recommendations for docket changes, realignment of existing courts, and creation and implementation of new courts. Conducts on-site reviews of childrens courts and prepares reports detailing findings and recommendations for best practices. Assists CPCs and CSCs with local and statewide stakeholder collaboration. Manages, monitors, processes, and approves travel and expenditure requests; ensure program budget compliance and facilitate budget adjustments; and oversee compliance with training expenditures. Prepares and secures childrens courts visiting associate judge contracts and reviews, processes, and approves visiting associate judge claims. Oversees grant project for Early Intervention Court Liaisons. Works with he Information Services (IS) department to facilitate the use of automated docket case management systems by program staff. Ensures timely and accurate performance measures reporting of Childrens Courts activities. Recommends appropriate changes to performance measures reporting. Develops and updates program policies and procedures for the presiding judge reference manual. Attends Board of Regional Judges and Conference of Regional Judges monthly meetings and annual retreats to provide updates on program operations and to present and seek approval for various program initiatives. Represents OCA and the Childrens Courts to various collaborative workgroups. Plans, develops and facilitates training for program staff, including booking speakers, identifying training topics for CPC judges and coordinators in coordination with the Texas Center for the Judiciary and the Childrens Commission, coordinating with the State Bar for appropriate continuing legal education credits, and prepares training and operations manuals. Fosters communications among agency, regional presiding judges, program field staff, related agencies, and judicial and non-profit associations. Assists with legislative issues pertaining to child abuse and neglect and child support issues. Analyzes and monitors child welfare, child support, family law, and specialty court-related legislation during legislative year. Prepares detailed and comprehensive reports and memoranda. Represents the agency at business meetings, stakeholder meetings, conferences and seminars, on boards, panels, commissions, task forces, and committees related to Childrens Courts. Performs related work as assigned and complies with all OCA policies. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, court administration, public administration, or related field; may substitute closely related experience for the required education on a year-for-year basis; and Three years of experience in program support, program management or program administration. Experience working with courts, court personnel and/or criminal justice agency partners. Experience and comfort with public speaking and presentations. Experience with grant administration. Experience supervising a successful team. Preferred Qualifications: Experience assisting in developing and implementing court improvement projects. Experience writing detailed and comprehensive reports and memoranda. Experience in project planning, management, and implementation. Experience working with courts and court personnel. Experience providing training. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of Child Welfare and Child Support Courts and related state and federal laws. Knowledge of differentiated case management principles and techniques. Skill andproficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Employment Conditions: Must sit for extended periods of time. Valid Texas drivers license required to operate a motor vehicle to conduct agency business. Note: The following Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of military experience applicable to the position to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Army No mili