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**POSITION FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY** Court Programs & Operations Manager #10118551-23700 Full-Time, Perm in Socorro, NM
# of Positions: 1
Opening Date: 11-10-2026 - Close Date: 11-11-2026
Target Pay Range/Rate: $36.541-$45.676 per hour or $76,005.28-$95,006.08 annually
The Seventh Judicial District Court is recruiting for one full-time, classified Court Programs & Operations Manager position for our Sierra, Socorro, Catron and Torrance counties. Job Pay Range:? $36.978 -
$45.676 per hour. Working Days/Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. THE NEW MEXICO JUDICIARY: The Mission of the New Mexico Judiciary is to protect the rights and liberties of the people of New Mexico guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the State of New Mexico and the United States; to resolve legal disputes fairly, and to ensure access to justice for all.

General Statement of Duties
Acting under administrative direction plan, organize, direct and control the multiple functions and processes of diverse programs.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES

• The Court Programs and Operations Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing multiple programs and contracts for assigned divisions.
• Collaborates with judges, court administration, program managers, and other stakeholders, in developing programs.
• Communicates program design and goals to courts, staff, participants/clients, and the community.
• Maintains inter-agency cooperation, communication, and support and develops working relationships with associated parties.
• Oversees programs or divisions, and ensures policies, procedures and best practices are followed.
• Makes presentations to volunteer programs, civic groups, and educational institutions.
• Assists in developing an effective case management system for programs.
• Plans both short and long-term goals and objectives for the division.
• Schedules, plans, organizes, and facilitates team meetings and evaluates staffing levels accordingly for reallocation.
• Provides qualitative data and fiscal projections to upper management, special committees, boards, and the legislature.
• Ensures that state procurement requirements are met when soliciting bids, and that recommendation for issuance of contracts to the Administrative Authority follow standard operating procedures.
• Drafts and publishes reports or publications.
• Plans, coordinates, and oversees program or divisional operations and public activities.
• May provide information to legislators and other governmental agencies and parties.
• Communicates and liaises with justice partners, stakeholders, and the and the public.
• May serve as the Terminal Agency Coordinator ensuring compliance with security requirements, and trains on, and administers National Crime Information Center (NCIC) tests for employees.
• Develops, prepares, and monitors budget, budget allocation, and division expenditures.

• Administers division budgets funding requests and funnels grants to ensure compliance with program standards. • Drafts requests for proposals, invitations to bid, and issues and evaluates resulted proposals in compliance with state procurement code.

• May direct, coordinate, and oversee contracts and professional services.
• Reviews reports, oversees compliance with scopes of work, and makes recommendations for vendors or contractors.
• Oversees and ensures compliance with program standards, performance measures, and best practices.
• Manages diverse programs or operations through subordinate managers and supervisors.
• May tracks projected and expended project funds.
• May analyze and project staffing requirements and operational needs for the program(s).
• May conduct program reviews for the court to ensure compliance with “scope-of-work” requirements, court standards and financial accountability.
• May conduct legislative bill tracking, bill analysis, and related legislative responsibilities.
• May monitor budget allocations and expenditures.
• May serve on internal or external committees.
• May participate in community education and outreach related to court programs and operations.
• May develop and provide training.
• May assist with facility issues, and safety and security needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of operations management and supervision; organization and production; human resource management and behavior; management theory; management technology; organizational development and behavior; personnel relations in government; court administration; professional practices in public administration; research, develop, coordinate and
track legislative initiatives for court intervention programs; NM Judicial Branch Personnel Rules; public policy analysis and evaluation; multiple functions, planning and evaluation of diverse programs
planning and evaluations; administration, business and program management, problem solving and conflict resolution principles and techniques; processes of organizational change; correction programs;
budget management, preparation and tracking; grant writing and procedures; state procurement rules and regulations; legislative processes; court’s organization; governmental standards for problem-solving
courts; training techniques and methodologies, federal confidentiality guidelines; NM Civil Court Systems and Statutes; criminal and juvenile justice; criminal and court procedures; regulations affecting
schools/students; basic contract law, GAAP; HIPPA; drug testing procedures and result analysis; and surveillance systems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following functions are representative, but not all-inclusive of the work environment and physical demands an employee may expect to encounter in performing tasks assigned to this job. Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver's license and travel may be required. The assigned work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co-workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices.

• This job description is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions performed

BENEFITS

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP) [http://www.mybenefitsnm.com/]
• State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance
• Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day-care, and travel expenses
• Paid vacation and sick leave up to eight (8) weeks
• Eleven (11) paid holidays
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan [http://www.nmpera.org/]
• Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations*
• Free health care, Rx, and lab work at the facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM
• Bilingual compensation*
• Training and career development opportunities
• Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement
• May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay*
• May receive physical fitness leave*
• What are your benefits worth?

*These benefits vary by job classification or need*

QUALIFICATIONS

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Public or Business Administration, Social Work, or a related field.

• Education Substitution: Four (4) years of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year for year basis.

• Experience: Six (6) years of program management experience, and two (2) years of supervisory experience. Relevant experience may include: public or business administration, budget, finance, social services, social work, social sciences, mediation, grant writing, guidance and counseling, law, probation, program management, adult education, training, volunteer programs or closely related field.

• Experience Substitution: Additional relevant education may substitute for experience at a rate of thirty (30) semester credit hours equals one year of experience. Education may not substitute for supervisory experience.

• Supervisory Substitution: Leadworker duties may be considered on a prorated basis for supervisory experience at a rate of one (1) year of performing leadworker duties equals six (6) months of supervisory experience. Assigned leadworker duties include but are not limited to: Train, mentor, and develop employees; direct, plan, schedule, assign, and review the work of others; develop or assist in the development of employee performance plans and appraisals; and address concerns and troubleshoot problems. An additional three (3) years of directly related experience may substitute for the supervisory experience provided the incumbent attends the NMJB Supervisory Mentorship Program Training at their earliest opportunity.

• Other: May be required to obtain and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification.

TO APPLY: Submit a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment or a Resume and a Resume Supplemental form and proof of education to:
Seventh Judicial District Court Attn: Human Resources P.O. Drawer 1129 Socorro, New Mexico 87801 Email: hr.7thdistrictcourt-grp@nmcourts.gov
PROOF OF EDUCATION REQUIRED.

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