The Assistant Chief Probate Clerk is responsible
for coordinating and advancing the work of the Probate Judge in conjunction
with the Chief Probate Clerk. The Assistant Chief Clerk supports the Chief
Clerk to ensure that the Probate Judge is able to carry out the duties of the
office in an efficient, effective, and ethical manner. The Assistant Chief
Probate Clerk provides advice and counsel to the Probate Judge. The incumbent
is responsible for implementing decisions made by the Probate Judge. Responsibilities include providing advice and
counsel to the Probate Judge, supervising employees, serving as lead for human
resources management, assisting in operations management, assisting with
operational budget matters, monitoring financials, keeping abreast of new laws
and trends, and initiating and carry out special programs and projects. The
wide breadth and scope of the Assistant Chief Probate Clerk position
necessitates that the individual holding the position possess the ability to act
with a sense of urgency, wield solid, independent judgment, exercise a high
degree of good judgment and decision making, and possess the ability to
maintain sensitive and confidential information. The Assistant Chief Probate Clerk shall
undertake representational duties on behalf of the Chief Probate Clerk or the
Probate Judge, as deemed necessary. This position reports to the Chief Probate
Clerk.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration,
public administration, or a related field and four (4) years of complex
supervisory or management experience directing regulatory government programs.
Master’s degree preferred. Experience working
with government programs related to probate matters (licensing, involuntary
commitments, guardianships, conservatorships, adoptions, wills, estates, and
property disputes) is preferred.
NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the
requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.
Must be bondable by a certified bonding
company. Must be willing to attend
conferences or workshops such as continuing education workshops requiring
overnight stays.