If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.
When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism andcontinuous improvement in our work.
SALARY: The salary range for this position is $72,030.32 to $125,060.49 for Schedule A, and $72,030.32 to $118,807.46 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater.Judiciary employees hired prior to August 29, 2015, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after August 29, 2015, are considered Schedule B.
The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.
The Mercer Vicinage is seeking an organized, highly motivated, hardworking self-starter who possesses excellent leadership, interpersonal and supervisory skills to work under the direction of the Court Executive 2B (Operations Division Manager). This individual will serve as the Administrative Supervisor II, in our Interpreting Unit.
The selected candidate will utilize their leadership skills to mentor and coach staff, direct and coordinate work, build collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, all while supporting the interpreting needs of the Vicinage.
REMOTE WORK: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.
- Ensure all interpreting needs for the Vicinage are met.
- Oversee and ensure interpreting services are being provided in an accurate, impartial, and professional manner, pursuant to all court rules and our Language Access Plan guidelines.
- Prioritize and assign work to staff and contract interpreters.
- Ensure staff accountability and conduct formal performance evaluations.
- Recommend improvements for both the division and the Vicinage when applicable.
- Encourage and facilitate the improvement of job-related skills of the interpreting staff.
- Answer questions posed by judges, managers, staff, and the public.
- Monitor, evaluate and track staff’s time, time off requests, and remote day schedules.
- Recommend and conduct Interpreter related trainings as assigned.
- Communicate policies, directives, rules and regulations to staff and ensure compliance.
- Assess and coordinate RSI (Remote Simultaneous Interpreting) for daily activities and all applicable court events.
- Advise management on personnel issues and unresolved staff or team conflicts.
- Work on multiple assignments, while ensuring effective time management and prioritization.
- Coordinate the hiring of contract interpreters as needed as well as ensuring proper payments are processed accurately and timely based on current contracts.
- Implement cost saving initiatives and improve efficiency when viable.
- Maintain budget and fiscal responsibility with regards to managing the billing and purchasing for the Interpreting Unit.
- Stay up to date on trends and innovations in the interpreting field, as well as demographic changes which could have an impact on our language needs.
- Provide statistics and reports as required.
- Write operating procedure documentation as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in development, coordination, analysis, implementation, administration or research.
Substitution:Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above –OR– a law degree from an approved American Bar Association law school may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above.
Education Note:Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service.(See https://naces.org/members/)
Driver's License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.
Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need. HOW TO APPLY:The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.
The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.
The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to JusticeNeoGov applicant support at 1-877-204-4442 (toll free call) Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mountain Time (MT)
