Division Manager in Riverside, California at Superior Court of California, County of Riverside
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Job Description
The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to serve as a Division Manager. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic, service-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality public service.
As a member of the Court's management team, you will oversee complex court operations, lead high-performing teams, collaborate with judicial officers and justice partners, and help shape the future of court services throughout Riverside County.
Why Join Riverside Superior Court?At Riverside Superior Court, our work matters. Every day, our employees support the administration of justice and help ensure fair, timely, and accessible court services for the public.
About the Role
Under general direction, the Division Manager plans, organizes, and oversees one or more operational units, countywide support programs, or multiple areas of law within a court location. This position is responsible for operational leadership, strategic planning, employee development, customer service, budget oversight, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and court procedures.
What You'll Do- Lead and manage complex court operations through subordinate supervisors and professional staff
- Develop and implement strategic and operational plans that support the Court's mission and goals
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service
- Build strong partnerships with judicial officers, executive leadership, and justice system agencies
- Analyze operational challenges and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery
- Monitor performance metrics, workloads, and operational trends to ensure effective resource allocation
- Oversee employee performance management, coaching, training, and development
- Participate in budget planning, resource management, and fiscal oversight
- Lead organizational change initiatives and support implementation of new policies, legislation, and technology solutions
- Resolve complex operational, personnel, and customer service issues with professionalism and sound judgment
The successful candidate will be:
- A proven leader with strong supervisory and management experience
- Skilled at building relationships and gaining cooperation across diverse stakeholder groups
- An effective communicator who can navigate complex and sensitive situations
- Strategic, innovative, and solutions-oriented
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Committed to public service and operational excellence
Minimum Qualifications
Option I
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of equivalent operational management or supervisory experience, preferably in a court environment.
Option II
High school diploma or GED and six years of equivalent operational management or supervisory experience, preferably in a court environment.
For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the job description.
Riverside is the fourth largest county in California and the 10th largest in the United States. There are fourteen court facilities spanning 7,300 square miles that serves Riverside’s 2.4 million residents. The courts and its employees hold a unique role in the public sector. The mission of the Riverside Superior Court is, “…in a fair, accessible, effective, and efficient manner, resolve disputes arising under the law and interpret and apply the law consistently, impartially, and independently to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of California and of the United States.”
At Riverside Superior Court, we reward hard work and dedication!
We offer:
Annual merit increases for satisfactory job performance
A robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
A pension plan provided by the California Public Employer's Retirement System also known as CalPERS. You will contribute between 7% and 8% of your biweekly pay, depending on your membership status
Optional deferred compensation programs
Generous leave accruals
Fourteen (14) paid holidays
Bereavement leave
Tuition discounts
Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification
All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an application, click HERE.
Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire.
Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience. When listing Court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one.
Selection Procedures:
Step I: All applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; those candidates may be referred to step II in the selection process.
Step II: Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may be reviewed by the Subject Matter Expert. Successful candidates may be invited to participate in the oral interview.
All candidates will be notified via email of their status at each step of the process.
Additional steps for the selection process may include a drug test, background and reference checks.
Status Notifications
You will be notified by email and/or text message during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and riverside.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
Reasonable Accommodations
Riverside Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 951-777-3017 or Recruitment@riverside.courts.ca.gov if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.