Salary: $134,846.40 - $170,809.60 Annually
Location : San Diego Superior Court, CA
Job Type: Permanent - Full-Time
Job Number: 27-003
Department: Central Administration
Opening Date: 10/12/2026
Closing Date: 11/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary DIRECTOR, COURT OPERATIONS
Examination No. 27-003The San Diego Superior Court is seeking qualified applicants for the executive management position of Director, Court Operations.
The successful candidate, under the direction of the Court's Assistant Executive Officer, will oversee, direct, and participate in all activities of the assigned court divisions and branch sites, including short- and long-term planning as well as development and administration of division policies, procedures, and services. The successful applicant will provide assistance to the Assistant Executive Officer in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAn applicant must possess a Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university;
AND at least two (2) years of court operations experience as a Court Operations Manager with the San Diego Superior Court
OR at least three (3) years of experience in a responsible managerial position which must have included responsibility for planning, organizing and directing the activities of a major operational or administrative support division. Managerial experience within a California court system is strongly preferred.
The Judicial Administration Graduate Program, or a Master's degree in Business or Public Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. A further two (2) years as a Court Operations Manager with the San Diego Superior Court (in addition to the experience requirement) may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.
Special RequirementsA California driver's license requirement will be reviewed on a position basis in accordance with ADA regulations.
HOW TO APPLYAn online San Diego Superior Court job application is required. Please visit the court's website at . From the
General Info tab, click on the "Employment" link. At the
Job Opportunities page, click on the position that you are interested in and then click on the "Apply" button.
New users of the NEOGOV online application system will need to set up a job applicant user account.
RESUME REQUIREMENTApplicants must include a current copy of their résumé, attached as a Word or PDF file in the "Attachments" section.
Your application will not be considered if your résumé is not included.FILING DEADLINE:Online applications will be accepted until
11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026. No paper applications will be accepted.
EVALUATION AND SELECTIONQualified candidates will be placed on the Director, Court Operations eligible list based on an evaluation of information contained in their online applications. Only candidates whose qualifications best meet the needs of the Superior Court will be invited to participate in final selection interviews.
Placement on the eligible list does NOT guarantee that all candidates will be contacted by the selection committee for interviews.
The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an implied or expressed contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked at any time. The requirements stated represent only the minimum required to file an application. Meeting the listed requirements does not guarantee an applicant will qualify.
CTU - UnclassifiedHEALTH INSURANCE:
Cafeteria-style flexible benefits plan, which offers health, dental and vision coverage.
LIFE INSURANCE:
A group rate life insurance program is available.
RETIREMENT:
Participation in the County Employees Retirement System.
VACATION:
New employees in this job class accrue vacation at an initial rate of 17 days per year; pro-rated if part-time.
SICK LEAVE:
Employees in this job class accrue 13 days of sick leave per year; pro-rated if part-time.
HOLIDAYS:
San Diego Superior Court currently observes 14 paid holidays per year, plus employee's birthday; pro-rated if part-time.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
Deferred compensation (401a, 457b, 457 Roth); tuition reimbursement program; suggestion award program; credit union services.
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Before completing the Supplemental Questionnaire, please be sure to review the job bulletin to become familiar with the qualifications for this position. If you do not meet these qualifications, do not apply.
Please answer the following questions thoroughly and completely. The information you provide may be used to determine your eligibility to continue in the examination process; used to evaluate your education, training and experience; and/or provided for review during the selection process.
Wherever specific information is requested, it must be stated. Statements such as "See Résumé" or "See Work Experience Section" are not acceptable responses. Sections which are not applicable to your particular qualifications should be marked "N/A" to indicate that they have not been overlooked.Do you understand the instructions stated above?
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If you have not done so already, please include a current copy of your resume, attached as a Word or PDF file in the "Attachments" section. Your application will not be considered if your resume is not attached.
Do you understand the instruction stated above?
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Describe the most responsible, highest level professional or managerial position you have held to date, to include the following:
(1) Name of your employer;
(2) Your job title;
(3) Brief description of your major duties and responsibilities;
(4) Duration in position (please specify dates; Month/Day/Year to Month/Day/Year;
(5) Size of organization (number of employees);
(6) Approximate annual budget; AND
(7) Name, job title and phone number of your immediate supervisor.
Please utilize the numbers (1), (2), (3), etc. as listed above in your response.
04
Do you have supervisorial or managerial level experience in a trial court, federal court, court of appeals or other judicial entity such as the Judicial Council of California?
If NO, indicate "N/A".
If YES, please indicate the following for each court/judicial entity:
(1) Name of employer;
(2) Your job title;
(3) Brief description of your major duties and responsibilities;
(4) Duration in position (please specify dates; Month/Day/Year to Month/Day/Year;
(5) Size of organization (number of employees);
(6) Approximate annual budget of organization; AND
(7) Name, job title and phone number of your immediate supervisor.
Please utilize numbers (1), (2), (3), etc. as listed above in your response.
If citing multiple agencies or organizations, please use separate paragraphs for each.
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Do you have managerial level experience in a public sector or government organization other than a judicial entity?
If NO, indicate "N/A".
If YES, please indicate the following for each court/judicial entity:
(1) Name of employer;
(2) Your job title;
(3) Brief description of your major duties and responsibilities;
(4) Duration in position (please specify dates; Month/Day/Year to Month/Day/Year;
(5) Size of organization (number of employees);
(6) Approximate annual budget of organization; AND
(7) Name, job title and phone number of your immediate supervisor.
Please utilize the numbers (1), (2), (3), etc. as listed above in your response.
If citing multiple agencies or organizations, please use separate paragraphs for each.
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Describe your experience with each of the following case types:
(1) Civil, Probate and Small Claims;
(2) Criminal and Traffic;
(3) Family and Juvenile.
As part of your narrative description, please also include: (a) for which employer(s) you performed these duties; (b) your job title(s); (c) the number of employees supervised, if applicable; and (d) the length of time you performed these duties.
Indicate "N/A" if you do not have applicable experience.
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Describe your experience with operational courtroom support, to include calendar management, jury management, courtroom technology, business office support, and courtroom staffing coordination, including courtroom clerks, interpreters and court reporters. As part of your narrative description, include:
(a) For which employer(s) you performed these duties;
(b) Your job title(s);
(c) The number of employees supervised, if applicable; AND
(d) The length of time you performed these duties.
Indicate "N/A" if you do not have applicable experience.
08
Describe your experience with case management systems, including implementation of these systems. Include the names of the applicable systems and software in your response.
Indicate "N/A" if you do not have applicable experience.
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Please indicate the maximum number of employees you have directly supervised at one time, including:
(a) For which employer(s) you had this responsibility;
(b) Your job title(s); AND
(c) The length of time you supervised this number of employees.
Indicate "N/A" if you do not have applicable experience.
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Please check all that apply regarding the supervisory responsibilities you performed with respect to your position(s) listed above.
- Interviewing job applicants
- Making hiring/selection decision
- Conducting on-the-job training
- Planning and assigning work
- Reviewing completed work
- Setting performance standards
- Writing performance reports
- Conducting performance evaluation meetings
- Conducting Counseling Sessions
- Making Recommendations or decisions regarding disciplinary actions
- Other
- Not applicable. I do not have supervisory experience.
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If you checked OTHER in Question #10, please specify:
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Did you perform the supervisory assignment(s) listed above in Questions #4 through #6 on a regular and recurring basis, or only on a temporary basis?
- Regular and Recurring Basis
- Temporary Basis
- Not applicable. I do not have supervisory experience.
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